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Moradabad to Bhowali

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh to Bhowali, Uttarakhand.

123 kmDistance
2.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹140
AC Seater₹220
Non-AC Sleeper₹200
AC Sleeper₹280
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹390
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Train
Sleeper₹100
Economy₹150
Third AC₹200
Second AC₹280
First AC₹370
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Moradabad to Bhowali

123 km · ~2h 28m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Moradabad

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhowali

    Bhowali, Uttarakhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Moradabad to Bhowali

123 km · ~2h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Moradabad

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Moradabad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Moradabad → Bhowali

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~123 km

    ~2h 44m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹390

  3. Arrive in Bhowali

    Bhowali, Uttarakhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Moradabad to Bhowali

Nearest railway stations: Moradabad for Moradabad, Kathgodam for Bhowali.

Direct trains

Ranikhet Express#15013 · Express
01:50 AMMoradabad
2h 50m11 stops
04:40 AMHaldwani
Anand Vihar-Kathgodam AC Express#14012 · Express
08:50 AMMoradabad
3h 5m12 stops
11:55 AMKathgodam
Jammu-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express#12208 · Garib Rath
11:45 AMMoradabad
2h 25m11 stops
02:10 PMHaldwani
Moradabad Kathgodam Passenger#55301 · Passenger
02:32 PMKathghar
3h 14m11 stops
05:46 PMHaldwani
Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15035 · Sampark Kranti
07:30 PMMoradabad
2h 36m11 stops
10:06 PMHaldwani

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Moradabad to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Moradabad to Bhowali is about 123 km by road, roughly 2.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 123 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹140 · AC Seater ₹220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹200 · AC Sleeper ₹280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹100 · Economy ₹150 · Third AC ₹200 · Second AC ₹280 · First AC ₹370

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bhowali.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Moradabad to Bhowali. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Haldwani110 km from Moradabad

Hotels in Bhowali

Treebo hotels in Bhimtal, about 6 km from Bhowali. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.

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Things to Do in Bhowali

Pine Forest Nature Walks

Walk the forested roads toward Shyamkhet or Gethia, known for oxygenated air and bird watching.

Orchard Visits

Visit local orchards in season (May-Aug) to pick apples, peaches, and apricots.

Boating and Kayaking

Sattal is perfect for quiet kayaking; Bhimtal offers larger rowboats.

Paragliding

Tandem paragliding offering aerial views of the Kumaoni hills.

Bhimtal Lake

Named after Bhima from the Mahabharata, this lake sits at 1,370 meters. It offers boat rides and an island at the center with an aquarium.

Butterfly Research Centre

A modest museum housing one of India's largest collections of preserved moths and butterflies, offering educational courses and guided tours.

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Suggested Bhowali Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bhowali

  • Travel from Moradabad to Bhowali (about 2.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Golu Devta Temple

Day 2Explore Bhowali

  • Visit Sattal Lake
  • Visit Neem Karoli Baba Ashram

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Shyamkhet Tea Gardens
  • Head back to Moradabad
Suggested from Bhowali's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Bhowali trip and see the full Moradabad → Bhowali → next stop route.

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About 75 km by road

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About 115 km by road

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