Key hubs
Almora airport and railway station
- Airport
- Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 115-120 km away by road; flights are limited, so many travellers fly to Delhi and continue by road or rail
- Railway station
- Kathgodam (KGM) is the nearest railhead, roughly 85-90 km by road, with onward taxis or buses
- Getting around
- Taxis and shared cabs for outings; the town centre is walkable but steep. A hired car and driver is easiest for Jageshwar, Binsar and Katarmal.
How to reach Almora by air
Pantnagar Airport (PGH) is the nearest, about 115-120 km by road, or roughly 3.5 to 4 hours; flights are limited. Many travellers fly to Delhi (DEL) and continue by train or road.
How to reach Almora by train
Kathgodam (KGM) is the nearest railhead, roughly 85-90 km by road, and about 2.5 to 3 hours onward by taxi or bus depending on traffic.
How to reach Almora by road
Almora is on National Highway 87 and is about 365 km from Delhi, which is a long day by road. Buses and taxis run from Kathgodam and from larger towns in Kumaon.
Getting around Almora
The town centre is walkable but steep. Use taxis or shared cabs for Bright End Corner, Kasar Devi and day trips, and hire a car and driver for Jageshwar and Binsar.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Almora
- Plan one main outing per day and rest in the afternoon. Hill roads are winding, so carry water and motion-sickness remedies if needed.
- Katarmal Sun Temple and Lakhudiyar involve a final walk on uneven ground. Ask your driver how far vehicles go before deciding.
- Carry warm layers year-round, and a rain jacket from June to September. Avoid the monsoon months if possible because of landslides and cloud.
- Check current road conditions before any long trip, especially after heavy rain.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.