Bhowali Ramgarh Trek
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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- Max altitude
- 2,292 m
- Days
- 4 days
- Distance
- 20 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
Two day-walks of about 7 km and 11 km on forest trails and dirt tracks between 1,700 m and 2,300 m, staying in Bhowali guesthouses each night; the operator rates it easy to moderate and suitable for beginners and families.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Dehradun → Bhowali
640 m → 1,706 m
Day 2
Bhowali → Bhowali (via Ramgarh, Tagore Top and Maheshkhan forest)
1,706 m → 1,706 m
Day 3 · highest point
Bhowali → Bhowali (via Nainital: Land's End, Dorothy's Seat and Tiffin Top)
1,706 m → 2,292 m → 1,706 m
Day 4
Bhowali → Dehradun
1,706 m → 640 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Bhowali
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High point · Land's End and Tiffin Top ridge, Nainital
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Bhowali
- Nearest railway
- Kathgodam
- Nearest airport
- Pantnagar Airport
- By road
- Kathgodam / Haldwani (about 30-35 km by bus or shared taxi); Nainital (about 11 km); Dehradun (about 299 km, the operator's pickup point)
- Drive
- About 9 h from Dehradun
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹3,000–7,000
With an operator
₹12,000–12,600
Per person. Guided: Himalaya Shelter publishes ₹12,000 + 5% GST ex-Dehradun (October 2026); no second operator price was found. Self-guided is an estimate ex-Kathgodam: bus or shared taxi to Bhowali, two or three guesthouse nights, meals, a local taxi to Ramgarh and Nainital, and an optional local guide.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jun, Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Bhowali, Ramgarh and Nainital are road-connected towns with mobile coverage; expect patchy signal in the forest sections. Check locally.
- Last ATM
- Bhowali (town market)
- Nearest hospital
- Bhowali and Nainital for first care; Haldwani for serious cases
- Water
- No reliable water on the forest stretches; carry 1-2 litres from Bhowali, Ramgarh or Nainital.
Highlights
- Forest walk from Ramgarh to Tagore Top, linked with Rabindranath Tagore's stay at Ramgarh, and on through the Maheshkhan forest
- Clear-day views of Kumaon Himalayan peaks such as Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli
- Ramgarh's orchards of apple, plum, peach and apricot, known as the fruit bowl of Kumaon
- Nainital ridge walk to Land's End, Dorothy's Seat and Tiffin Top
- Pine and oak forest with good birdwatching
Risks
- July to September monsoon rain makes the trail slippery and brings fog and landslides on nearby roads; one source calls outdoor activity difficult and dangerous then.
- Winter nights can drop below freezing, and snow can fall in January and February.
- The forest sections are thin on signage away from operator groups; a local guide helps if you are new to the area.
Know before you go
Questions
What is the best time for the Bhowali Ramgarh trek?
March to June and September to November, when the weather is mild. Operators say it can be walked most of the year; July to September monsoon makes the trail slippery and hides the views.
How difficult is the Bhowali Ramgarh trek?
Easy to moderate. The walks are about 7 km and 11 km on forest trails and dirt tracks with no technical sections, so it suits beginners, families and older walkers with basic fitness.
Do I need a permit?
The operator says no special permit is needed because it is not a restricted area, but its package includes forest entry charges. Check any forest fee locally before you go.
How do I reach Bhowali?
Take a train to Kathgodam or a bus to Haldwani, then a local bus or shared taxi up to Bhowali, about 30-35 km. The nearest airport is Pantnagar, about 62 km away.
Does it snow on the Bhowali Ramgarh trek?
Snowfall can happen in January and February, but it is not reliable. Winter days are usually sunny and nights cold.
In an emergency
Save these numbers before you lose signal. Tap to call.
- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: NainitalUttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- Bhowali and Nainital for first care; Haldwani for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Bhowali (town market)
- Phone network
- Bhowali, Ramgarh and Nainital are road-connected towns with mobile coverage; expect patchy signal in the forest sections. Check locally.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Bhowali Ramgarh Trek — Himalaya Shelter
- Ramgarh awaits: A perfect weekend escape from Nainital — The Hosteller
- Bhowali — Wikipedia
Photos: Abhimanyu7793, CC BY-SA 4.0; Abhimanyu7793, CC BY-SA 4.0; Ricky ponting183, CC BY-SA 3.0
