Gairsain

About Gairsain

Location: Central between Garhwal & Kumaon, the two pillars Uttarakhand.

Urban-Rural ratio: 1:3
State Population: Approx. 85 lakhs

Gairsain is situated on the border of Garhwal and Kumaon region at an elevation of 1,650mts above sea level. Situated in the heart of Uttarakhand state, Gairsain acts as an important town for both Garhwal and Kumaon regions.

The Gairsain Andolan

Gairsain, Demanded capital of Uttarakhand . Gairsain is being mooted as the future capital of Uttarakhand. Gairsain the permanent capital of the hill state because 80% of the geographical area of Uttarakhand is hilly, the permanent capital should be housed there.

Hotels in Gairsain - GMVN Gairsain - Tourist Rest House, Gairsain

Gairsain can be reached either from Kumaon region or from Garhwal region.

Gairsain from Kumaon - By Air: Pantnagar Airport is situated 200kms from Gairsain. Taxis are available to Gairsain from Pant Nagar Airport. By Rail: Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Gairsain, situated at a distance of 173kms. Kathgodam is well connected by Railway networks with major destinations of India like Lucknow, Delhi and Kolkata. Trains are frequent to Kathgodam as it is the gateway of Kumaon region. Buses and Taxis are easily available to Gairsain from Kathgodam. By Road: Gairsain is well connected by motorable roads with major cities of Uttarakhand state. It is well connected by major destinations of both Garhwal and Kumaon regions. Buses to Kathgodam and Almora can be taken from ISBT Anand Vihar, Delhi. Taxis to Gairsain are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state. The distance from Delhi to Gairsain is 445kms if you travel via Moradabad, Ranikhet, Gairsain.

Gairsain from Garhwal - By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is situated 240kms from Gairsain. Taxis are available to Gairsain from Jolly Grant Airport. By Rail: Rishikesh railway station is situated at a distance of 220kms. Rishikesh is well connected by Railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains are frequent to Rishikesh as it is one of the gateways of Uttarakhand. Buses and Taxis are easily available to Gairsain from Rishikesh. By Road: Gairsain is well connected by motorable roads with major cities of Uttarakhand state. It is well connected by major destinations of both Garhwal and Kumaon regions. Buses and taxis to Karnaprayag and Gairsain are easily available from major destinations of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state. The distance from Delhi to Gairsain is 458kms if you travel via Roorkee, Rishikesh, Karnaprayag, Gairsain.