Nanda Devi National Park Nestled in the upper ranges of the Himalayas, in the state of Uttrakhand, the Nanda Devi National Park is bound by mountain peaks on three sides. It is located near Nanda Devi, the second highest peak of India and hence the name. There are a number of ways in which the Nanda Devi National park can be reached.
By Air
The Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to the Nanda Devi National Park, at a distance of about 295 km from the national park. There are regular flights that connect Dehradun to Delhi that makes it easier to reach the Nanda Devi by air.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to Nanda Devi National Park is at Rishikesh, at a distance of 276 km. This is the only rail route to reach the Nanda Devi National Park.
By Road
There are metalled roads that connect Joshimath to other Uttrakhand towns such as Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar. To reach Nanda Devi National Park by road, one has to trek from Joshimath.
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