Gwaldam - Travel in India
Buddhist Mutt: A small village which follows Buddhism is located in Gwaldam. The Mutt here is worth visiting. The English were extremely fond of this place in the olden days. There were tea plantations here which are now unkempt. Many English memorials can be found here.
Rail: The closest railway station is Rishikesh while Kathgodam is the last station on the Kumau side.
Road: Buses run from Dehradun, Kotwar, Almora, Pithoragarh, Dharchula. Situated on the Rishikesh -Badrinath road is Karnprayag which is also connected by buses.
Tourists Season: Monsoons are bad here. So it is best to avoid that season. The best time is May, June, September and October. In winter it gets extremely cold. So one has to be equipped with proper warm clothes.
Hotels :
Garhwal Mandal Corporation has a tourist bungalow with 24 beds. Other places to stay are namely, Trisul, Gold Star., Manasarovar, Pramod and Vijay. A forest rest house is also available.Distances from Cities and towns:
| Cities | Kms |
| Dehradun | 278 |
| Rishikesh | 234 |
| Kathgodam | 230 |
| Kaushani | 30 |
| Almora | 82 |
| Karnprayag | 66 |
Travel Plans:
Air: The closest airport is Jolly Grant which is 263 kms away.Rail: The closest railway station is Rishikesh while Kathgodam is the last station on the Kumau side.
Road: Buses run from Dehradun, Kotwar, Almora, Pithoragarh, Dharchula. Situated on the Rishikesh -Badrinath road is Karnprayag which is also connected by buses.
Tourists Season: Monsoons are bad here. So it is best to avoid that season. The best time is May, June, September and October. In winter it gets extremely cold. So one has to be equipped with proper warm clothes.
