Kathgodam to Lohajung is around 220 KMs of continuous hilly road and it takes around 9 to 10 hours to reach. The route to Lohajung covers following scenic places along the way -> Bhimtal – Kainchi Dham – Almora – Kausani – Baijnath Temple – Gwaldham – Lohajung.
Lohajung is mostly the base camps for various treks. Most prominently Roopkund Trek and other treks also like Pindar trek, Brahamatal Trek.
The ideal time to start your journey from Kathgodam is early in the morning latest by 7 AM. If starting late that is around 12 noon then it would be a ride with only 1 stop in between so that to cover the distance on time.
Kathgodam to Lohajung Taxi Fare
- Cabs
- Hatchback Cars (Alto/Alto K10)
- Sedan Cars (Xcent/Amaze/Dezire)
- SUV Deluxe (Tavera Car – 8 pax)
- SUV Luxury (Innova Car – 7 pax)
- Season Rates (15April-10July) +Long Holidays + (20Dec-15th Jan)
- Rs. 5,500
- Rs. 6,000
- Rs. 7,000
- Rs. 8,500
- Off-Season Rates
- Rs. 4,900
- Rs. 5,500
- Rs. 6,000
- Rs. 7,800
Places Worth Seeing along the way to Lohajung
Bhimtal Lake
Bhimtal lake would come around 45 mins drive from Kathgodam and is good place to click few pictures.
Kainchi Dham
Kainchi Dham would come at around 1.5 hours drive from Kathgodam and is a good place to have a quick breakfast and visit the temple.
Kausani
Kausani would come around 5 hours drive and one can have lunch further down the way towards Lohajung. It would take another 4 hours from Kausani to reach Lohajung.
Gwaldham
You can have evening snacks and some rest here. Lohajung would be another 2 hours drive from Gwaldham.
Kathgodam Stay + Next Day Lohajung Drop
For those who are reaching late or would like to stay explore Nainital, we provide stay in various Hotels located in Kathgodam. Please check the following rates.
- Cabs
- Hatchback Cars (Alto/Alto K10) + + 1 Room (Twin Sharing)
- Sedan Cars (Xcent/Amaze/Dezire) + 1 Room (Twin Sharing)
- SUV Deluxe (Tavera Car – 8 pax) + 3 Rooms (Twin Sharing)
- Season Rates (15April-10July) +Long Holidays + (20Dec-15th Jan)
- Rs. 7,200
- Rs. 7,800
- Rs. 11,500
- Off-Season Rates
- Rs. 6,800
- Rs. 7,000
- Rs. 10,800