Updated 2 November 2026 · by the Singh Villa family
Start in Delhi
Most international travellers arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (DEL). From there, Uttarakhand is close: the state capital Dehradun is roughly 250 km north, and the Kumaon hills around Nainital roughly 300 km to the north-east. You can fly, take a fast train or drive.
By air
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) has frequent direct flights from Delhi of about an hour, and connections from Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities. It serves Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Mussoorie. For the Kumaon region (Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet), Pantnagar Airport (PGH) is the closest. Flying is the fastest option if you are connecting straight from an international arrival.
By train
Fast day trains such as the Vande Bharat Express and Shatabdi Express run from Delhi to Dehradun via Haridwar in around five to six hours, with comfortable air-conditioned seats and meals. For Nainital, take a train to Kathgodam. Foreign travellers can book on the IRCTC website or through a travel agent; trains fill quickly, so book as early as you can.
By road
Driving from Delhi takes roughly six to eight hours depending on your destination and traffic. We recommend hiring a car with an experienced local driver rather than self-driving: mountain roads are narrow and winding, and local drivers know them well. Government and private buses also leave from Delhi's ISBT Kashmere Gate for most towns in Uttarakhand.
Tips for mountain roads
Plan to arrive before dark, as hill roads are slower and harder to drive at night. If you get motion sickness, sit in front and carry medication. During the monsoon, allow extra time for possible landslide delays.
Getting to Singh Villa
Singh Villa is in Majkhali, about 12 km beyond Ranikhet. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam (roughly 3 hours by road) and the nearest airport is Pantnagar (roughly 4 hours). Taxis are easily available at both — share your arrival details in your inquiry and we will help you find a reliable driver.
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