The best way to travel from Rishikesh to Almora is: Rishikesh - Haridwar by bus (24 kms). Bus services are frequent. Haridwar - Khatgodam by train No.4320 Dehradun-Khatgodam Express leaving Haridwar@23.55 hrs and reaching Khatgodam@07.15hrs next day. Khatgodam - Almora by taxi (apprx.85 kms.)