India /Uttaranchal /Nainital / Kathgodam

Kathgodam is a town that is present in the Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand. The town serves as the entry point to many of the tourist destinations in the state. There are many places of interest that can be seen in the town and it is famous for its numerous beautiful temples. The temples dedicated to Sheetla Devi and Kalichaud attract many pilgrims and devotees from many of the nearby regions, and this is especially true during the festival season.There is an ashram called the Harikhan that is located nearby and this is also worth a visit while travelling to the town of Kathgodam. One can also visit the dam that has been built over the River Gola. This is a popular picnic spot in the region. As the place is located on the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range, one can witness many pristine views from the town. From Kathgodam one can visit the hill station of Nainital and this is a popular summer retreat for many tourists.The main attraction of the place is its scenic beauty and the pristine hills that are located nearby. This is a place many travelers use to get away from hustle and bustle of modern life. The place does not receive significant amount of rainfall and the entire region is generally considered to be dry during the monsoon season. The limited rainfall that can be seen in the region is predominantly during the months from July to September. Temperatures are cool and this is a good time to visit the place. The months of October and November are also pleasant.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Scenic

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 263126

STD Code: 5942

Info Website: N.A.

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The closest airport is located at a place called Pantnagar. The airport is located around 71 km from the town of Kathgodam. There are two main operators that ply flights to the airport and it is connected to Delhi through regular flights. Taxis can be hired from the airport and they charge around Rs 7 per km for the short trip. Taxis are comfortable and they also facilitate easy carrying of luggage.

By Train : Kathgodam has its own Railway Station named as Kathgodam Railway Station and is well connected to the major cities of the state. It is linked with the cities like New Delhi, Dehradun, Lucknow, Kanpur, Indore and Kolkata through Anvt Kgm Sht, Bagh Express, Utr Samprk K Express and Kgm Garib Rath.

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By Taxi : Kathgodam is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Kathgodam by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Fiesta Hotel ; Shitla Puri, Ranibagh, Kathgodam, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263126. ; Ph – 090 12 669592 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Relax Inn & Zayka Restaurant ; NH 87, Near Kathgodam Railway station, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263126. ; Ph – 094 12 034971 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• The Cottage ; Jeolikot, District Nainital, Uttaranchal, National Highway 87, Kathgodam, Harigarh Dalipsingh, Uttarakhand 263126. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Relax Inn & Zayka Restaurant ;  NH 87, Near Kathgodam Railway station, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263126. ; M –  094 12 034971 ; Food Serve :  0

• Zayaka ;  National Highway 87, Kathgodam, Harigarh Dalipsingh, Uttarakhand 263126. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  0

• Udipiwala ;  National Highway 87, Kathgodam, Harigarh Dalipsingh, Uttarakhand 263126. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  0

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Ramnavami ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  April ; Details:  Ram Navami is a major Hindu festival celebrated in all parts of the country. The festival is marked with the birthday of Lord Rama and is celebrated in the Hindi month of Chaitra.

Holi ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  March ; Details:  The “festival of colours” is indeed celebrated in a very colourful manner in Kathgodam and is one of the biggest festivals for the natives. The atmosphere is really charged up during the celebrations.

Diwali ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  October or November ; Details:  One of the most important festivals of Hindus, Diwali, is also well known by the name of “Festival of Lights” or Deepavali. It is celebrated in the month of October or November. Diwali in Kathgodam is celebrated with pomp and show. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this festival.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Kathgodam is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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