Web Content Display Satkhol Himalayan Ashram – How to ReachGetting to the AshramFrom the AirportsNew Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi Airport, DEL), Bareilly (BEK) and Pantnagar Airport (PGH) are the nearest airports to the Ashram. From Delhi airports, Taxis and Metros are available to Train stations and Bus Stations in Delhi. You can also take a direct Taxi from here to the Ashram. From Bareilly and Pantnagar only option is to take a taxi to the ashram. Please refer to Taxis from Kathgodam section for further taxi arrangements. From the Train StationsKathgodam (KGM) is the Last train station. Abhyasis (including abhyasis from outside India) can book train tickets on line at https://www.ircrc.co.in. Payment can be made online with international credit cards as well. Make a search for trains to Kathgodam and you will get a list of trains for Kathgodam from various locations of North India. Some of them are listed below. Delhi (DLI) to Kathgodam (KGM)Ranikhet Exp.(15013/14) Departure from Kathgodam -8.30PM Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti (15035/36) Departure from Delhi - 4:00 PM. Departure from Kathgodam - 08.30AM Shatabdi Exp. (12039/12040) Departure from New Delhi (NDLS) - 6.20AM. Departure from Kathgodam - 3.30PM. Kathgodam is approximately 270 km from Delhi.Abhyasis are to look after their valuables and be alert at all times, of the surroundings. It would be advisable to keep copies of valuable documents like passports, pan card, tickets, etc. Beware of pick pocketers, especially in the Old Delhi railway station. Lucknow to KathgodamKathgodam Lucknow Jn. Exp. (15043/44) Departure from Lucknow - 10.40PM<. Departure from Kathgodam- 10.50 AM. Arrival at Lucknow - 06.40 PM. Kolkata to KathgodamHowrah Junction to Kathgodam - Bagh Exp.(13019/20) Departure from Howrah Jn.(HWH)- 21.45 Departure from Kathgodam –21:55 PM. Dehradun to KathgodamKathgodam Dehradun Exp. (14119/20) Departure from Dehradun (DDN) Departure from Kathgodam - 7.45PM. Some more trains from nearby stationsLal Kuan - Howrah Weekly SF Express (12354) Personal CarsFollow The National Highway NH24 from Delhi to Moradabad and onto Rampur. From Rampur, turn left to take the National Highway NH87 for Bilaspur and driveon to Rudrapur. Continue onto Haldwani and Kathgodam.The total road distance is around 270km up to Kathgodam. Use Google Maps for directions. Use Satkhol Himalayan Ashram, Nainital, Uttarakhand for destination. Please note that drivers' stay and food is not permitted inside the Ashram. Abhyasis have to make arrangements for them outside the ashram premises. Taxis from DelhiTaxi bookings are possible from Delhi. Use the websites www.makemytrip.com or www.goibibo.com OR use the private taxi below Buses from DelhiBuses start from the lnter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Anand Vihar . Their details can be checked online at https://utconline.uk.gov.in. For Satkhol, please take the bus up to Haldwani only, and change into the buses as detailed below. Buses from HaldwaniThere are two bus terminals in Haldwani, the KMOU terminal and the Roadways Bus Station, situated side by side. Buses are available only from KMOU terminal. Abhyasis have to get down at Dobatia, where the Ashram name is written on a big gate. Satkhol Ashram is 600 meters from this Dobatia stop. The bus timings from Haldwani are:
The bus timings from Dobatia are:
Taxis from KathgodamTaxis are available at the Kathgodam Railway Station to go to Satkhol. The normal taxi fares are Rs.2500/- For 7 to 8 seater taxi (Tavera) Rs.700/- will be charged extra to the above fares if pickup or drop from Lalkuan, Haldwani Ashram or via Nainital to Satkhol. Rs 1000 will be charged extra to the above fares, if the pickup or drop is Pantnagar airport. A pickup and drop from Bareilly airport will cost Rs. 8000 for Innova vehicle and 5500 for a sedan like Dezire. Driver names and mobile numbers. Nafeez: 94129 63653 Satkhol Transport Coordinator - Balam Singh -Ph : 7248582729 Ashrams for StopoverNew Delhi AshramFor abhyasis breaking journey in New Delhi on the way to Satkhol Ashram, overnight accommodation is available at the RK Puram Ashram. When you arrive there, it will be necessary to show your Satkhol letter of permission as well as your Mission ID card. For further details of registration to stay at Delhi ashram, please contact the Ashram Office. Contact PersonBr. Tomar, Delhi Ashram AddressYogashram Delhi Haldwani AshramFor abhyasis arriving at Haldwani/Kathgodam at odd hours, overnight accommodation is available at the Haldwani Ashram. For further details of registration to stay at the ashram, please contact the Ashram Office. Haldwani Ashram AddressBareilly road, Goraparao, Village Fathabangar, P.O. Arjunpur Contact PersonAnil Singh Bisht, Ashram Manager RoadMapAshram AddressHimalayan Ashram, S.RC.M. PhoneAshram Office: +91-9368496523 |
