By road:
Delhi through Moradabad bypass, Rampur, Bilaspur, Rudrapur, Tanda Road, Haldwani-Kathgodam, to Bhimtal. Take the private dirt road (2km) 50m before the north end of the lake to reach The Retreat, at a distance about 300km; approximately a seven hours' drive. Lots of buses are available from Anand Vihar, including AC and Volvo.
Nearest Airport: Pant Nagar, 58km
By rail:
Ranikhet Express at night, reaches Kathgodam (22km) early morning. A day train, Sampark Kranti, leaves in the morning reaches mind-day.