Pantwari is a village at 4,640 feet in Dhanaulti tehsil in the Tehri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand. It is accessible from most major cities and towns in the state and is located 90kms from Dehradun, the closest city.
A small and scenic village with sprawling farms, Pantwari is the starting point of the Nag Tibba Trek. One can enjoy stretches of green pastures and the surrounding mountains amidst this sparsely populated village.
This article aims at guiding our trekkers about various options to reach Pantwari.
The closest city to Pantwari is Dehradun which is well-connected by all means of transport. Although most trekkers going for the Nag Tibba trek prefer spending some time in Mussoorie (often dubbed the Queen of the Hills), before heading to Pantwari.
Note:
The transportation arranged by Bikat Adventures to the base camp starts from Dehradun. However, if you plan to stay in Mussoorie, arrangements can be made to board the vehicle here as well since it is on the way to Pantwari.
Reaching Dehradun
1. By Air
If you are coming from far off places, you can easily book a flight to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun which is approximately 30 kms from the centre of the city and 28 kms from the Dehradun Railway Station.
As you come out of the airport you will find many cab drivers offering to drop you to the city. You can also pre-book a taxi so as not to waste time in finding the ride.
Buses and shared cabs are also available to the city from across the airport road.
Alternatively, you can also book a flight to Delhi and reach Dehradun by bus or train (overnight journey).
2. By Train from Delhi
Dehradun, being the winter capital of Uttarakhand, is well connected to most cities by railways. Being a famous tourist destination and a common starting point for most treks, the frequency of trains in Dehradun is appreciable.
From Delhi, the most convenient trains to Dehradun would be
- Jan Shatabdi Express (12055)
Time of Departure from NDLS Railway Station: 03:20 PM
Time of Arrival at Dehradun Railway Station: 09:10 PM
Fare per person (CC): Rs 535 (subject to dynamic pricing)
- Nanda Devi Express (12205)
Time of Departure from NDLS Railway Station: 11:50 PM
Time of Arrival at Dehradun Railway Station: 05:40 AM
Fare per person (3rd AC): Rs 590 (subject to dynamic pricing)
3. By Bus from Delhi
From Delhi, an overnight bus or a Volvo can be pre-booked as per your time and convenience.
From Delhi airport, you can take the metro/cab/bus to Kashmere Gate, ISBT, Delhi.
Both AC and non-AC buses are available there till Dehradun. It would take around 11-12 hours from Delhi to Dehradun (256 kms) through the bus facility.
4. By car/personal vehicle
Dehradun being a famous destination for tourists all over the country is well connected through roads. The journey from Delhi to Dehradun is almost 250kms and would take you through Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur. However, driving on your own can be tiresome and is not preferred usually by trekkers.
