How to Reach Patal Bhuvaneshwar?
Patal Bhuvaneshwar is located in Gangolihaat tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is one of the most sacred tourist places in Uttarakhand. The nearest small ... View MoreHow to Reach Patal Bhuvaneshwar?
Patal Bhuvaneshwar is located in Gangolihaat tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is one of the most sacred tourist places in Uttarakhand. The nearest small town is Berinag, approximately 14 km away, while the district headquarters of Pithoragarh lies about 90 km to the east. The cave temple sits at the end of a roughly 1-km trail through thick forest from the main road.
Route 1: From Delhi (The Most Popular Route)
Total Distance: Approximately 490–510 km
Estimated Travel Time: 13–16 hours by road
This is the most common route taken by pilgrims and tourists from North India.
Delhi → Haldwani → Almora → Berinag → Patal Bhuvaneshwar
The journey begins in Delhi, heading east on NH-9 toward Moradabad, then northeast via Rampur into the Kumaon hills. From Haldwani (the gateway to Kumaon), the road climbs steadily into the mountains through Almora, one of Uttarakhand’s most scenic towns, before winding through Berinag and finally to the cave temple.
Key road milestones:
Delhi to Haldwani: ~280 km (NH-9, mostly plains, smooth road)
Haldwani to Almora: ~90 km (mountain roads begin)
Almora to Berinag: ~80 km (narrow, hilly, beautiful)
Berinag to Patal Bhuvaneshwar: ~14 km
Route 2: From Kathgodam (Nearest Railhead)
Distance: ~180 km Travel Time: 5–6 hours
Kathgodam → Almora → Berinag → Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Kathgodam is the last railway station on the Kumaon route and the most practical entry point if you’re coming by train. From here, the road to Patal Bhuvaneshwar passes through Almora and Berinag. Taxis and shared jeeps are available from Kathgodam, but for groups of 8–12, a Tempo Traveller hire in Kathgodam is the most cost-effective and comfortable option.
Route 3: From Pithoragarh
Distance: ~90 km Travel Time: 3–3.5 hours
If you’re already in Pithoragarh or combining Patal Bhuvaneshwar with other sites in the Kumaon region like Munsiyari or Chaukori, this is the natural approach. The road passes through scenic villages and is in reasonably good condition.
Route 4: From Almora
Distance: ~95 km Travel Time: 3–4 hours
Almora is a popular base for Kumaon explorations. From Almora, you pass through Ganai Gangoli and Berinag before arriving at the cave temple. This route is especially popular for those combining Patal Bhuvaneshwar with Jageshwar, Binsar, or Ranikhet on a multi-destination Kumaon circuit.
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