How to Get to Kainchi Dham from Delhi - Route & Travel Tips

Kainchi Dham Ashram, founded by Neem Karoli Baba, is one of the most popular spiritual destinations in Uttarakhand. Located near Bhowali in the Kumaon region, it attracts devotees and travelers from all over the world. If you’re starting from Delhi, there are multiple ways to reach Kainchi Dham – by road, train, or air.

Delhi to Kainchi Dham Distance

By Road: 330 km
Travel Time: 7-9 hours (depending on traffic & season)
Altitude: 1,400 meters above sea level

Route Options from Delhi

1. By Road (Most Popular)

Recommended Route:
Delhi → Ghaziabad → Moradabad → Rampur → Haldwani → Bhowali → Kainchi Dham

Travel Time: 7-8 hours via NH9
Road Condition: Well-paved highway up to Haldwani, hilly drive from Kathgodam onwards
Best For: Flexible stops, sightseeing, and comfort

Major Stopovers Along the Way:

Gajraula (for breakfast/snacks)
Jim Corbett National Park (optional detour)
Bhimtal or Nainital (overnight stay option)

2. By Train

Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam (35 km from Kainchi Dham)
Popular Trains from Delhi:
- Ranikhet Express (Night Train)
- Kathgodam Shatabdi Express (Morning Train)

From Kathgodam, take a taxi or shared cab to reach Kainchi Dham (approx. 1 hour).

3. By Air

Nearest Airport: Pantnagar Airport (70 km from Kainchi Dham)
Flight Time: 1 hour from Delhi IGI Airport
Post-Flight Travel: Taxi from Pantnagar to Kainchi Dham takes ~2 hours.

Best Time to Travel

Season	Months	Weather	Travel Note
Summer	Apr–Jun	Pleasant	Ideal for sightseeing
Monsoon	Jul–Sep	Rainy & humid	Roads may be slippery
Autumn	Oct–Nov	Clear & cool	Best for peaceful stays
Winter	Dec–Feb	Cold & chilly	Ashram may close in heavy snow

Travel Tips

Start early from Delhi to avoid NH9 traffic.
Book trains/flights at least 1 month in advance during peak season.
Carry warm clothes even in summer – mornings & evenings can be cool.
Photography inside the ashram is not permitted.
June 15th Bhandara draws huge crowds – plan accommodation early.