How to Reach Bhimtal

How to Reach Bhimtal by Air

The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, some 58 kms from Bhimtal. From pantnagar one can take bus or private taxi to Bhimtal.

How to Reach Bhimtal by Rail

The closest railhead for Bhimtal is at Kathgodam, 22 kms away. Trains (Ranikhet Express or Uttar Sampark Kranti Express) connect Kathgodam with Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow and Delhi. From Kathgodam you can take a hired taxi or bus to Bhimtal.

How to Reach Bhimtal by Bus

Regular bus service links Bhimtal with Kathgodam. Private taxies are available from Nainital, Bhowali & Haldwani.

The distance between Delhi and Bhimtal is 300 kms and the drive time is roughly 6-7 hours depending on the traffic situation. When getting to Bhimtal from Delhi by own transport, the following route should be taken: New Delhi (via NH – 24) -> Mohan Nagar (via NH – 24) -> Ghaziabad (via NH – 24) -> Babugarh (via NH – 24) -> Gajroula (via NH – 24) -> Joya (via NH – 24) -> Moradabad (via NH – 24) -> Rampur (via NH – 87) -> Bilaspur (via NH – 87) -> Rudrapur (via NH – 87) -> Lalkuan (via NH – 87) -> Haldwani (via NH – 87) -> Kathgodam (via NH – 87) - Bhimtal

Getting Around Bhimtal

If you have your own transport that would be great. Otherwise just walk as the surroundings are pleasant and conducive for walking.