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

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.