Monday, July 20, 2009

Ranikhet - Getting There

Rail Nearest Railhead: Kathgodam (82 km/ 4 hrs).

Best option to Ranikhet Express (departure: Old Delhi 10:45 pm; arrival Kathgodam 6:15 am) Hire a cab from Kathgodam (Rs. 500). Shared cab costs Rs 100 per seat. The charge is higher from Ranikhet back to Kathgodam at Rs. 800.

Best option from Ranikhet Express (departure: Kathgodam 8.45 pm; arrival: Old Delhi 4:45 am)

Car Take NH24 to Rampur, then NH87 till Kathgodam. Continue on NH87 to Ranibagh, then turn right towards Bhimtal. Proceed to Bhowali, then take the road up to Ranikhet via Khairna.

En route halts Giani's Dhaba at Gajraula, Hotel Sonia at Rudrapur

Bus UP Roadways has a regular service from ISBT Anand Vihar.

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