Dhikala, the main entry to the park, is 300 km from Delhi, 145 km from Lucknow and 15 km from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly, Kichha, Rudrapur, Doraha and Kashipur. Ramnagar is served by frequent buses to and from Nainital and Ranikhet, 112 km north. Buses arrive every half hour or so after the eight hour trip from Delhi; Delhi Transport Corporation runs a semi-deluxe service, and most of the alternatives are pretty basic.

Ramnagar, 15 km away, is the nearest railway station connected to Lucknow and Kathgodam by train. From here you can board bus to reach the park. For faster trains and connections to other parts of India, change at Moradabad.

Phoolbagh (Pantnagar) at a distance of 50 km is the nearest domestic airport. Delhi at a distance of 300 km is the nearest international airport.