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Getting to our Kumaon Properties – Corbett and Vijaypur

We started these 2 new properties in the Kumaon – Vanghat Lodge in Corbett and Chestnut Grove in Vijaypur, near Chaukori, Uttarakhand. A lot of folks have written in asking for how they get to these places.

Here goes…

Vanghat, Marchula, Corbett

Please note: Leaving Early out of Delhi is highly recommended due to the remote location of the Lodge.

Get on the Nizamuddin Bridge and onwards toward the Delhi – UP Border.

Drive straight to Moradabad. En route you will pass Hapur, Garh Ganga, Gajraula (Best midway stop with numerous options for meal and restroom use) and Joya.

Take the Hapur By pass just before Hapur town.

You take the Moradabad bypass just before Moradabad town. At the first toll booth get a ticket for the full by pass, onwards you encounter another tollbooth and finally join the main highway back. You need to U turn from this juncture and drive back about 2 Kms and then take a right turn for Kashipur and onwards to Ramnagar.

After you cross Ramnagar drive straight on the Ranikhet road for about 21Kms till you get to the village of Mohan (There is a police barrier here and a couple of tea shops). At Mohan there is a fork, the right road goes to Ranikhet and the left on to Garhwal take the left road going to Garhwal drive for another 14 km and you will spot the Baluli suspension bridge built over the Ramganga River. The Baluli suspension bridge is a visible and prominent landscape. There would be a representative from lodge to meet you at the Baluli suspension bridge and guide you to remote Vanghat.

Please note the hike is a 1.8 KM hike through undulating terrain. This walk through the village of Baluli and riverine forest is an excellent introduction to the valley, and can prove to be the most personally satisfying way of reaching the Lodge. Porters are provided however guests are requested to travel light.

Bridge

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Average fitness and good walking shoes are vital.

By Train: Preferred by most regulars since it is comfortable, convenient and economical. Ranikhet Express (also called Corbett Link Express) has First Class AC 2 Tier and departs every day from Delhi (Old) station at about 10:30 PM and arrives at Ramnagar at 5:00 AM. Since Ramnagar is the last station, coach attendants give you a wake-up call if instructed. This train departs back to Delhi at 9:30 PM everyday and arrives Delhi at 4:30 AM. This Train gives you the option of optimising your time in Corbett.

The other train option is Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti departing Delhi (Old) at 3:30 PM and arrives Ramnagar at 8:30 PM. The train departs Ramnagar at 9:00 AM and arrives Delhi at 3:30 PM. For those arriving by Uttarakhnad Sampark Kranti we make arrangements for stay at a lodge at a short distance from train station.

In the train beware of snoring neighbours!!! Must get hold of state of the art ear plugs!!

We arrange for station transfers if requested.

Chestnut Grove, Vijaypur (near Chaukori), Uttarakhand

From Delhi–  Leaving Early out of Delhi is highly recommended due to the remote location of the Lodge. One can also take a break in between to have a relaxed and comfortable journey.

Get on the Nizamuddin Bridge and on-wards toward the Delhi – UP Border

Drive straight to Moradabad. En route you will pass Hapur, Garh Ganga, Gajraula (Best midway stop with numerous options for meal and restroom use) and Joya.Take the Moradabad By pass just before Moradabad continue till Rampur. From Rampur, just after the Railway Station turn left for Bilaspur – Rudrapur – Haldwani. From Haldwani start climbing up towards Bhimtal – Bhowali – Almora. From Almora you can either go via Kausani  Bageshwer – Kanda – Vijaypur or Takula – Bageshwar – Kanda – Vijaypur.

From Ramnagar/Corbett/Ranikhet/Kausani – Drive through Mohan-Ranikhet-Vinta-Someshwar-Kausani-Baijnath-Bageshwar-Kanda-Vijaypur

From Pithoragarh/Berinag – Drive through Ghat-Panar-Gangolihaat-Berinag-Chaukori-Kameridevi-Vijaypur

From Munsiyari/Thal/Dharchula/Chaukori- Drive through Thal-Chaukori-Kameridevi-Vijaypur.

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By Train: Preferred by most regulars since it is comfortable, convenient and economical. Ranikhet Express has First Class AC 2 and 3 Tier and departs every day from Delhi (Old) station at about 10:30 PM and arrives at Kathgodam, at 5:300 AM. Since Kathgodam is the last station, coach attendants give you a wake-up call if instructed. This train departs back to Delhi at 8:40 PM everyday and arrives Delhi at 4:30 AM. This Train gives you the option of optimising your time in the hills..

The other train option is ANVT Shatabdi Express, departing Anand Vihar Terminal  at 6:15 AM and arrives Kathgfodam at 11:30 AM. The train departsKathgodam at 3:45 PM and arrives Anand Vihar Terminal, Delhi at 9:30 PM.

 

Of course, if you need help or more info, call us at +91-959-005-0001 or mail us at stay@linger.in

 

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Getting To Gokarna (and beach bumming!)

We went live with Linger at Bavikodla, near Gokarna, recently. A lot many folks have called in with “How do we get there?”.

So here goes:

From Bangalore

  1. There’s a train that leave later in the evening, and gets there at 1:30 in the afternoon. If you’re on a longer vacation this is a good option. More at : http://indiarailinfo.com/search/bangalore-city-sbc-to-gokarna-road-gok/136/0/1776
    • The station’s about 6 kms from where we are.
  2. There are multiple overnight sleeper buses. They leave from Bangalore between 8 and 10pm, and have pickups at various places across town. And they get you into Gokarna early morning around 7:30am which is a perfect time to get there.
    • Autos take you to our place for about Rs.120-140/-
  3. Drive : Multiple routes, all of them scenic and its takes about 8-9 hours so start early. total of between 480-530 kms.
    • NH4 -> Bankapur -> Yellapur -> Ankola -> Gokarna Cross -> Gokarna Town
    • NH4 -> NH206 (from Tumkur, towards Shimoga) -> right turns onto NH17 at Honnavara -> Kumta -> Gokarna Cross -> Gokarna. Recently reported to have been repaved so in decent conditioned. Shortest route.
    • NH4 -> Left towards Sirsi at Haveri (many smaller roads, but scenic) -> Kumta  -> Gokarna Cross -> Gokarna

From Mumbai

  1. A whole bunch of trains, including some overnight ones, take you from Mumbai to Gokarna Cross, Kumta or Karwar.
    • Kumta – Gokarna buses are very frequent.
    • Karwar to Gokarna Cross buses are common, and fewer go into Gokarna. Autos are easily available from Gokarna Cross.
  2. A few buses take you from Mumbai upto Gokarna Cross, but its a long journey.
  3. Driving : Its a 710km drive that should take about 9-11 hrs. NH4 -> NH63 at the Hubli Dharwad Cross -> NH17 -> Gokarna Cross -> Gokarna.  The roads are good all the way.
From Panaji (Goa) :
Its fairly close from Panaji – just about 166kms. 
  1. The above mentioned trains can take you upto Gokrana Cross or Kumta. Doesn’t make sense to catch one upto Karwar since you’re still relatively far away.
  2. Lots of buses. Volvos headed towards Mangalore drop you off at Gokarna Cross.
  3. Its a pretty, easy drive. You can also stopover at the warship museum (INS Chapal) at Karwar on your way/back.
Photos of Warship Museum, Karwar
This photo of Warship Museum is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Driving your own vehicle makes sense if you’re not just on a quick weekend break, and would be up to exploring more of the beautiful places in Uttara Kannada – Yana, the numerous waterfalls, Mirjan Fort, maybe even catch a Yakshagana performance or two.

Notes :  We’re north of the Gokarna Town/Temple/Beach – away from the usual hotspots of Om Beach, Paradise, or Kudle. Its a secluded, rural beachside with farms, and the last mile is a little tough to find – we’ll send you directions from Gokarna to our place as you start to plan your vacation. Do get in touch at stay@linger.in or at +91-95900-50001.

[ Also, Linger locations are NOT designed as resorts. We’re about local construction, local flavours and retaining the feel of the place. You’ll experience beachside Uttara Kannada as it always has been.  ]

See you soon on the beach!