Getting Here
By Air
Delhi to Pantnagar
Air India operates 5 round trip flights a week daily, except Mondays & Tuesday, between Delhi and Pantnagar. The flight departs New Delhi at 0955 hrs and reaches Pantnagar at 1055 hrs. The return flight is at 1115 hrs from Pantnagar which reaches New Delhi at 1215 hrs. Driving time from Pantnagar to Almora (Kumaon) and onto AyurVAID Kalmatia is approx 3 and a half hours.
By Train
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station and is at the end of the line. From here its 2 ½ hour drive to AyurVAID Kalmatia in Almora, Kumaon Himalayas.
We can arrange a driver to meet you at the station.
From Delhi
Ranikhet Express runs daily and is the overnight train from Delhi, originating in Jaipur. It offers 1st AC, 2nd AC, 3rd AC & Sleeper Class.
Departs Jaipur at 14.35 hrs / Departs Gurgaon at 19.45 hrs / Departs Old Delhi Railway Station at 22.40 hrs .
Arrives Kathgodam 05.05 hrs
Shatabdi is a day train that runs daily and offers Executive AC Chair & AC Chair Car.
Departs Delhi, at 06.00 / arrives Kathgodam at 11.50 hrs.
From Kolkata
Howrah Express runs on Fridays. It leaves Howrah station in the morning and arrives in Lal Kuan station the following morning, via Varanasi. Located not far from Kathgodam Station, 13 km, we can arrange a driver to meet you if you wish.
From Dehradun, in Gharwal, Uttarakhand
Dehradun Kathgodam Express is an overnight train that runs every day and offers 1st AC, 2nd AC Sleeper & Sleeper Class.
Departs Dehradun at 22.55 hrs / arrives Kathgodam at 07.10 hrs
Getting away
To Delhi
Ranikhet Express to Old Delhi Railway Station (onwards to Gurgaon and Jaipur)
Departs Kathgodam at 20.40 hrs / arrives Old Delhi Railway Station at 03.55 / arrives Gurgaon at 05-30 hrs
Arrives Jaipur at 11-00 hrs
Shatabdi to Delhi
Departs Kathgodam at 15.45 hrs / arrives Delhi at 21.15 hrs
Sampark Kranti Express to Old Delhi Railway Station
Departs Kathgodam at 08.50 hrs / arrives Old Delhi Railway Station at 15.20 hrs
To Kolkata
Howrah Express to Kolkata, via Varanasi
Departs Lal Kuan station at 18.35 hrs on Saturdays / arrives Howrah, Kolkata at 18.55 hrs next evening.
Lal Kuan station is not far from Kathgodam Station, 13 km.
To Dehradun, in Gharwal, Uttarakhand
Kathgodam Dehradun Express
Departs Kathgodam at 19.45 hrs / arrival Dehradun at 04-20 hrs.
We can arrange a car to drop off at Kathgodam and Lal Kuan stations.
By Road
Delhi to Almora is 380 km and takes around 8-10 hrs. We recommend you leave early to avoid traffic out of Delhi.
Option 1
Delhi to Almora, via Nainital
This is the most preferred option which we would recommend.
Delhi – Hapur – Gajraula – Moradabad – Rampur. At Rampur turn left towards Bazpur via Suar and head towards Kaladhungi.
Proceed onwards to Nainital. From there drive to Bhowali, turn left and drive onto to Garampani, then Khairna and straight onto Kwarab. At Kwarab turn left over bridge to Almora.
At first junction called Karbala, turn right uphill. At the next junction go left into the town of Almora.
Once inside Almora town, drive past the Bright End Corner and head for Shikhar Hotel on the left. Take the right turn uphill on the Jail Road (closed 3-4 pm) past the historic Almora jail (only 7km to AyurVAID Kalmatia). Take left at the Fire Station. At the next junction (NTD small market) turn right. Then take first left turn, sharply uphill, on the Upper Binsar Road.
From here you are 10 minutes from AyurVAID Kalmatia. You are heading for Kasar Devi.
Option 2
Delhi to Almora, via Bhimtal
Delhi – Hapur – Gajraula – Moradabad – Rampur. At Rampur turn left towards Bilaspur, Udham Singh Nagar onwards through Haldwani to Kathgodam.
Kathgodam – Bhimtal – Bhowali. At Bhowali turn right and drive onto to Garampani, then Khairna and straight onto Kwarab. At Kwarab turn left over bridge to Almora.
At first junction called Karbala, turn right uphill. At the next junction go left into the town of Almora.
Once inside Almora town, drive past the Bright End Corner and head for Shikhar Hotel on the left. Take the right turn uphill on the Jail Road (closed 3-4 pm) past the historic Almora jail (only 7km to AyurVAID Kalmatia). Take left at the Fire Station. At the next junction (NTD small market) turn right. Then take first left turn, sharply uphill, on the Upper Binsar Road.
From here you are 10 minutes from AyurVAID Kalmatia. You are heading for Kasar Devi.
Corbett National Park & Tiger Reserve to AyurVAID Kalmatia 135 km and takes 5½ hrs, via Nainital or Ranikhet.
For Customized Packages, email us at: kalmatia@ayurvaid.com
Disclaimer: * Outcomes may vary from person to person