Things to do in Ramnagar — the park, the river shrine and Corbett's village
Things to do around Ramnagar: a Jim Corbett National Park safari, the Garjiya Devi Temple, Sitavani, Corbett Falls and Kaladhungi, with sources and permits.
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How to reach Ramnagar and Jim Corbett National Park
How to reach Ramnagar, the gateway to Jim Corbett National Park: measured road distances from Delhi, Haridwar and Nainital, the rail link, buses and airports.
Ramnagar is the usual gateway to Jim Corbett National Park, on the plains edge of Nainital district. It has its own railway station and bus station, and the road from Delhi is the main way in.
By road
The list below gives the measured drive to Ramnagar, free-flow, with no traffic or stops. Treat each figure as a floor.
- Delhi (ISBT Kashmere Gate): 246 km, 190 minutes.
- Chandigarh (ISBT 43): 372 km, 279 minutes.
- Haridwar: 178 km, 146 minutes.
- Dehradun: 222 km, 191 minutes.
- Nainital: 66 km, 115 minutes.
- Kathgodam railway station: 65 km, 83 minutes.
By rail and bus
Wikipedia says the railway was extended from Moradabad to Ramnagar in 1907, and that the station has direct links to Delhi, Haridwar and Chandigarh among others. The bus station is near it, with regular buses to Nainital, Ranikhet, Haldwani, Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi. We have no verified timetables or fares.
By air
Wikipedia names Pantnagar Airport, 77.3 km away by one road and 81.6 km by the other, and Bareilly Airport, about 145 km. We could not route to Pantnagar, so ask for the drive time when you book.
At Ramnagar
Park permits are issued at the reception office in town, and visitors hire permitted vehicles at the gates; see the park page. For the season, read when to visit, then things to do in Ramnagar and the park-gate day.
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Questions people ask
How far is Ramnagar from Delhi?
About 246 km by road from the Kashmere Gate bus stand on our routing, which gives 190 minutes of free-flow driving. Wikipedia says Delhi's airport is about 255 km away. Traffic on the plains section adds time, so allow most of a morning, and more in holiday weeks.
Is there a railway station at Ramnagar?
Yes. The railway was extended from Moradabad to Ramnagar in 1907, and Wikipedia says the station has direct links to Delhi, Haridwar, Chandigarh and several other cities. Ramnagar's bus station is near the railway station, with regular buses to Nainital, Ranikhet, Haldwani, Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi.
Which airport is nearest Ramnagar?
Wikipedia names Pantnagar Airport, 77.3 km away by one road and 81.6 km by the other, and Bareilly Airport, about 145 km. Delhi's international airport is about 255 km away. We could not route to Pantnagar, so we have no measured airport time; ask the operator for the drive.