Almora

Hi there.....

What is the best way to get from Delhi to Almora?
I suspect that " Take the bus" is probably the answer..(yuck)
If this is true, can you tell me what companies to go with, and where to buy tickets?

Do tell I am wrong, however, if it is possible to go there by train, at least some of the way...advice and recommendations much appreciated......

Shukre.......

LJ

I am happy to tell you that you are wrong and that it is indeed possible to get within 90 kms. of Almora by train !

You catch the overnight Ranikhet Express from Delhi and alight at Kathgodam. Then take a bus/ share-taxi from Kathgodam to Almora.

The Ranikhet Express leaves Delhi Jn. at 22=45 and reaches Kathgodam at 06=15 the next morning.

BTW Lonely_Janet,

How do you find this signature of mine?

Kasar Devi - which is a 10rps shared taxi ride above Almora is a great place to stay in the area. The views of Nanda Devi are fabulous! It's a really peaceful place and the locals are very friendly.
Akash Deep Guest House is a nice place to stay at a mere 60rps per night. Sundar the owner is a very pleasant chap. A five minute walk back to towards Almora from Akash Deep the local shop - run by the charming Anand does a great breakfast.

I think I got off the train one stop before Kathgodam - can't remember the name but it basically makes no difference. I think it was about 60rps to Almora. The road journeys in the area are spectacular.

Cheers

RTP

Do you know how to travel from almora to dharamsalaby train and bus ?

Phew, that's a long way.

Simplest is to come down to Kathgodam and catch a train to Delhi. From Delhi there are deluxe buses direct to Dharamsala.