Kathgodam (Hindi: ) is a town in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is part of the twin township of Haldwani-Kathgodam (-), and is immediately north of Haldwani. Literally meaning timber depot, Kathgodam was a small village in 1901 with a population of 375, though its importance grew rapidly after the railway line was extended here in late 19th century, after its reach Haldwani in 1884. Today, it is the last station on its Indian Railways line; from this point, one must travel by automobile to the Kumaon region of the Himalayan Mountains. From Kathgodam, mountain roads lead to tourist destinations like Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal, Mukteshwar, Ranikhet,Naukuchiyatal and Almora. Kathgodam is located at 2916N 7932E / 29.27N 79.53E / 29.27; 79.53. It has an average elevation of 554metres (1,483feet). It is situated on the banks of the Gaula river. Kathgodam is one of the most picturesque locations situated in the Bhabhar region, the...
