Thikalna Himalayan Retreat
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.