Location
SAHASRARA,
VILLAGE DIGOTI, MAJKHALI,
RANIKHET, ALMORA,
UTTARAKHAND 263652, INDIA
Train: Delhi to Kathgodam (6-8 hours), then taxi/bus to Ranikhet (3-4 hours).
Car: Drive directly (8-10 hours).
Volvo Bus: Bus to Haldwani (6-8 hours), then taxi to Ranikhet (3-4 hours).
By Train
Route: There are no direct trains from Delhi to Ranikhet, but you can take a train to Kathgodam, the nearest major railway station to Ranikhet, and then continue your journey by road.
Train Options:
Shatabdi Express (Delhi to Kathgodam) – This is one of the fastest and most comfortable options, taking around 6 hours. It starts at 6:20 am and reaches Kathgodam at 11:55 am.
Ranikhet Express – Another good choice, taking approximately 8-9 hours to reach Kathgodam. It starts at 08:20 pm and reaches Kathgodam at 05:05 am.
From Kathgodam to Ranikhet: Once you reach Kathgodam, you can hire a taxi to Ranikhet/Majkhali, which is about 90 km away and takes around 3-4 hours.
By Car
Distance: The distance from Delhi to Ranikhet/Majkhali by road is about 350-375 km, depending on the route.
Route Options:
Via NH9 & NH109: The most common route from Delhi is to take NH9 to Gajraula, and then continue on NH109 till Garampani/Khairna, take a left from Khairna bridge to reach Ranikhet, and then take a right turn from Vijay Chowk on Almora-Ranikhet-Kosi road to reach Majkhali. This takes around 8-10 hours depending on traffic and the stopover one makes.
Via NH9 & NH309: Another option is to take NH9 and after Moradabad turn left towards Dalpatpur – Kashipur – Ramnagar- Mohan – Bhatrojkhan – Ranikhet – Majkhali. It takes almost a similar duration. The road after Ramnagar passes through Jim Corbett National Park on a comparatively narrow but scenic route to Ranikhet/Majkhali.
Best Time to Travel: Early morning departures are recommended to avoid city traffic and to make the drive smoother.
By Bus
Bus Services: There are several Volvo and luxury bus services from Delhi toHaldwani, Nainital, and Almora, and you can catch a connecting bus or taxi to Ranikhet.
Departure Points: Buses typically depart from Delhi’s Anand Vihar ISBT or ISBT (Kashmiri Gate).
Travel Time: The bus journey from Delhi to Haldwani takes approximately 6-7hours. From Haldwani, you will need to take a taxi to Ranikhet (about 3-4 hours depending on traffic).
Convenience: Volvo buses are a comfortable option for those preferring a relaxed journey without driving.
Location
SAHASRARA,
VILLAGE DIGOTI, MAJKHALI,
RANIKHET, ALMORA,
UTTARAKHAND 263652, INDIA
Train: Delhi to Kathgodam (6-8 hours), then taxi/bus to Ranikhet (3-4 hours).
Car: Drive directly (8-10 hours).
Volvo Bus: Bus to Haldwani (6-8 hours), then taxi to Ranikhet (3-4 hours).
By Train
Route: There are no direct trains from Delhi to Ranikhet, but you can take a train to Kathgodam, the nearest major railway station to Ranikhet, and then continue your journey by road.
Train Options:
Shatabdi Express (Delhi to Kathgodam) – This is one of the fastest and most comfortable options, taking around 6 hours. It starts at 6:20 am and reaches Kathgodam at 11:55 am.
Ranikhet Express – Another good choice, taking approximately 8-9 hours to reach Kathgodam. It starts at 08:20 pm and reaches Kathgodam at 05:05 am.
From Kathgodam to Ranikhet: Once you reach Kathgodam, you can hire a taxi to Ranikhet/Majkhali, which is about 90 km away and takes around 3-4 hours.
By Car
Distance: The distance from Delhi to Ranikhet/Majkhali by road is about 350-375 km, depending on the route.
Route Options:
Via NH9 & NH109: The most common route from Delhi is to take NH9 to Gajraula, and then continue on NH109 till Garampani/Khairna, take a left from Khairna bridge to reach Ranikhet, and then take a right turn from Vijay Chowk on Almora-Ranikhet-Kosi road to reach Majkhali. This takes around 8-10 hours depending on traffic and the stopover one makes.
Via NH9 & NH309: Another option is to take NH9 and after Moradabad turn left towards Dalpatpur – Kashipur – Ramnagar- Mohan – Bhatrojkhan – Ranikhet – Majkhali. It takes almost a similar duration. The road after Ramnagar passes through Jim Corbett National Park on a comparatively narrow but scenic route to Ranikhet/Majkhali.
Best Time to Travel: Early morning departures are recommended to avoid city traffic and to make the drive smoother.
By Bus
Bus Services: There are several Volvo and luxury bus services from Delhi toHaldwani, Nainital, and Almora, and you can catch a connecting bus or taxi to Ranikhet.
Departure Points: Buses typically depart from Delhi’s Anand Vihar ISBT or ISBT (Kashmiri Gate).
Travel Time: The bus journey from Delhi to Haldwani takes approximately 6-7hours. From Haldwani, you will need to take a taxi to Ranikhet (about 3-4 hours depending on traffic).
Convenience: Volvo buses are a comfortable option for those preferring a relaxed journey without driving.