Thikalna Village, District Almora, Uttarakhand

Thikalna Retreat is an easy reach from key Kumaon tourist destinations. You can combine your stay at Fredy’s Bungalow, Bhimtal (4-5 hours) to break your long journey. We can customize an itinerary for you.

By Rail 

The nearest rail station is Kathgodam (4 to 5 hours drive to Thikalna Road head) which has regular train service from Delhi:

Trains from Delhi

15013 Ranikhet Express

Departure from Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI) at 2240hrs, Arrival Kathgodam (KGM) at 0510hrs 
Frequency: Daily

12040 NDLS – Kathgodam Shatabdi Express 

Departure from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) at 0600hrs, Arrival Kathgodam (KGM) at 1140hrs 
Frequency: Daily 

Trains from Kathgodam 

15014 Ranikhet Express 

Departure from Kathgodam Railway Station (KGM) at 2040hrs, Arrival Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI) at 0355hrs 
Frequency: Daily

12039 Kathgodam – NDLS Shatabdi Express 

Departure from Kathgodam Railway Station (KGM) at 1535hrs, Arrival New Delhi (NDLS) at 2105hrs 
Frequency: Daily except Thursdays 

By Air 

Pantnagar, near Kathgodam, is the closest airport (135 kms). Air India operates a flight between Delhi and Pantnagar, 4 days a week. For updated flight schedules please refer to Air India site.

Pick-up and drop to and from Kathgodam and Pantnagar can be arranged at additional cost.

By Road

From Delhi, Thikalna Retreat is 410 km / 10 hours.

Route1:Delhi – Hapur Bypass – Moradabad – Rampur – Haldwani – Kathgodam – Nathuakhan – Almora – Barechhina – Panuwanaula – Thikalna

Route2:From Bhowali – Ramgarh – Nathuakhan – Almora – Barechhina – Panuwanaula – Thikalna

Route3:From Bhimtal – Bhowali – Almora – Barechhina – Panuwanaula – Thikalna

The last stretch to Thikalna Retreat is a Kuchha Road. You will have to park your vehicle near the road head and from there we will take you to the Retreat from there.