Uttarakhand
Nainital
The lake district of the Kumaon hills
About Nainital
Nainital is built around a crescent-shaped lake surrounded by forested hills, with a cluster of quieter lakes — Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal — a short drive away. Add Kumaoni food, the Naina Devi Temple, Kainchi Dham and orchard villages like Mukteshwar, and it is one of the most complete hill escapes within reach of Delhi.
- Best time to visit
- March to June for a cool escape from the plains; September to November for clear mountain views; December to January for snow chances. July and August are green but landslide-prone.JFMAMJJASOND✓ September is a great time to go
- How to reach
- The nearest railhead is Kathgodam (~35 km, about 1.5 hrs, with trains from Delhi and Lucknow); Pantnagar airport is ~65 km away; Delhi is about 6 to 7 hrs by road.
- Trips start & end at
- Kathgodam Railway Station or Pantnagar Airport
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Trips in Nainital
Pick 2, 3 or 5 days — stay, food and travel included
1 night / 2 daysNainital, quick soulNainital · lakes of kumaon
₹11,999/ person
Any date — you choose2 nights / 3 daysNainital, the full cityNainital · lakes of kumaon
₹20,499/ person
Any date — you choose4 nights / 5 daysNainital + MukteshwarNainital → Mukteshwar
₹33,999/ person
Any date — you chooseMonsoon escapes from Nainital
Waterfalls and cloud-hills — with a rain plan for every day
Festivals in Nainital
Dates vary each year — we confirm them for you
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Nearby towns
Extend your trip by a day or two
Nearby townMukteshwarOrchard villages, the 350-year-old Mukteshwar Dham and the Chauli Ki Jali cliff
Overnight· 50 km
Nearby townBhimtalBhimtal Lake, its island café and Naukuchiatal nearby
Day trip· 22 km
Nearby townSattalA cluster of seven freshwater lakes and birdwatching
Day trip· 23 km
Nearby townRanikhetJhula Devi Temple, Chaubatia orchards and pine forest walks
Overnight· 60 km
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Experiences in Nainital
Add to any trip
Add-onNaini Lake boat & Tiffin Top sunsetAdd to any trip
+₹1,300/ person
Add-onHome Chef Lunch in NainitalAdd to any trip
+₹1,800/ person
Add-onKainchi Dham visitAdd to any trip
+₹1,800/ person
Add-onPangot birdwatching walkAdd to any trip
+₹2,200/ person
Add-onKumaoni Aipan folk art Full-Day Deep DiveAdd to any trip
+₹2,200/ person
Add-onParagliding at Bhimtal (seasonal)Add to any trip
+₹4,500/ person
Add-onAdd Mukteshwar Day TripAdd to any trip
+₹5,499/ person
Add-onExtra Day in NainitalAdd to any trip
+₹9,999/ person