Finding Your
Way In.
travelling to upper kumaon seems daunting. however, we help you plan your itinerary in a way that is picturesque and traffic jam free. read on...
01
The Recommended Way
Via Lohaghat & Tanakpur
The road less taken. The one that stays with you.
This is the route we quietly press into every guest's hands. The Tanakpur–Lohaghat corridor cuts through the most unhurried, least-touristed corner of Kumaon - old forests, small towns, mountain light that arrives differently here. It is not the simplest way to travel to Misty and beyond. It is the one of the most scenic routes in the himalayas.
Delhi / Lucknow
Your journey begins. Head towards Tanakpur via the plains.
Lohaghat STOPOVER
~7 hrs from Delhi · A quiet hill town. Usually, guests take a pit stop here. You can even rest here overnight — the mountains deserve a rested arrival.
Gangolihat
The final valley before Misty. Ancient temples, dramatic gorges, pine-scented air.
Misty Mountains, Jhaltola
~3 hrs from Lohaghat — The forest opens, and there it is.
On your return, the drive back to Delhi via Tanakpur and the plains takes 12–13 hours — the second half is flat and easy, entirely doable in a single day.
02
Via Train or Road
Via Kathgodam & Naukuchiatal
The classic Kumaon entry with a lakeside pause worth lingering over.
Delhi to Kathgodam is well-served by train — a comfortable overnight or morning departure brings you into the hills. From Kathgodam, the road winds through Naukuchiatal, Bhimtal, Dhanachuli and Jageshwar before arriving at Misty. A night at the lake is more than a stopover — it is the first exhale of the journey.
By Train From Delhi
Ranikhet Express
Old Delhi – Kathgodam
Shatabdi Express
New Delhi – Kathgodam
By Air via Pithoragarh Airport
Delhi → Pithoragarh
Alliance air - 3 days / week (tues,thurs,satur)
Dep 01:20 pm
Arr 1:30 PM
Pithoragrh to Misty via Gangolihat
Your entry point to upper kumaon region - 90 kms 3 hours.
Misty as part of a
larger journey.
7 – 10 Days
Munsiyari & Offbeat Kumaon
Delhi → Lohaghat (1 night) → Munsiyari (2–3 nights) → Misty Mountains (3–4 nights) → Mohan, Jim Corbett (2–3 nights)
Panchachuli peaks up close at Munsiyari. Snow trails till March. Then the deep forest solitude of Misty. Finish with Corbett safaris.
10 Days
Kailash Darshan & Offbeat Kumaon
Delhi → Lohaghat (1 night) → Dharchula (3–4 nights) → Misty Mountains (3–4 nights) → Mohan, Jim Corbett (2–3 nights)
Adi Kailash, Om Parvat darshan from Dharchula and Nabi village. Inner line permits required. We refer you to a trusted local expert for this leg.