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.
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.
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.
Start your journey from Delhi by evening so you cover the plains overnight and tackle the mountain stretch in daylight. A Delhi to Patal Bhuvaneshwar Trip in a Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania, when split among 12–15 people, typically works out to ₹2,000–₹3,500 per person- far cheaper than individual cab fares and infinitely more comfortable than public buses on mountain roads.
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