Kumaon: lakes, Corbett & hill towns · Old Kumaoni town on a ridge
Almora group trip guide
Almora: Old Kumaoni town on a ridge in Kumaon: lakes, Corbett & hill towns, Uttarakhand. From Haridwar it is 302 km by road, 8–9 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Haridwar costs ₹21,100–25,800 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Haridwar
- 302 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- March to June and September to November
- Fare from Haridwar
- ₹21,100–25,800 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Pantnagar (PGH)
Almora, an old Kumaoni capital, sits along a ridge with views of the Himalaya; its bazaar is known for bal mithai.
The Jageshwar group of stone temples lies in a deodar forest nearby, and Kasar Devi on the ridge above the town.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Almora from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Dehradun → Almora
₹21,500–26,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 348 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A quieter hill trip with Kausani and Nainital for families and senior citizens.
Hill stationsTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Almora
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 348 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Haridwar | 302 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Roorkee | 323 km | 8–10 h | – |
| Delhi | 365 km | 9–10 h | – |
Group fares from Haridwar
Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹14,800–19,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: March to June and September to November.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Families, Senior citizens, Heritage lovers.
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Circuits that include Almora
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH).
- Nearest railway station: Kathgodam.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Almora
Approved operators who take groups to Almora. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
323 km by road from Almora
Fleet details on request
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Almora
1 vehicle · 17 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Almora
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Almora
1 vehicle · 66 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Almora
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Haridwar se Almora kitne km hai? (How far is Almora from Haridwar?)
302 km by road: 8–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Almora ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Haridwar (302 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800, 40–49 seater bus ₹45,500–61,300. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Almora cost?
Round trip from Haridwar with driver: SUV / Innova ₹14,800–19,500; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Almora?
1–2 days. With the drive from Haridwar, plan 3 days in all. A quieter hill trip with Kausani and Nainital for families and senior citizens.
When is the best time to visit Almora?
March to June and September to November.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Almora from abroad?
Nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH). Nearest railway station: Kathgodam. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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