Trip from Delhi to Nainital

Nainital is a popular tourist destination for both people visiting Delhi and for Delhi-ites. A short weekend trip from Delhi to Nainital gives the much deserved break from the hectic life of Delhi.

Altitude: 2,084 meters (6,837 ft) above sea level
Population: 954,605 (2011 census)
Main Languages: Kumauni, Garhwali, Hindi, English
Distance from Delhi: 323.2 km
Best time to visit: February – October

How to reach Nainital from Delhi

By Air: The nearest airport to Nainital is Pantnagar and is well connected to Delhi airport by daily flights. The airfare from Delhi to Nainital is around 2500-Rs.3000 (approx).

By Rail: Nainital do not have its own airport and the nearest railway station is Kathgodam which is around 32 kms from Nainital. Getting down at Kathgodam, one can either board a bus or hire a cab. Trains to Kathgodam station depart from 1 station in Delhi, viz. New Delhi (NDLS).

Train schedule from Delhi to Kathgodam (Nainital)-

• Train: Utr Samprk K Ex
  Train No.: 15035
  Departure: 04:00 PM (Delhi)
  Arrival: 10:40 PM (Kathgodam)
  Duration: 6h 40m
  Running Days: All Days
  
  
• Ranikhet Exp
  Train No.: 15013
  Departure: 10:40 PM (Delhi
  Arrival: 05:05 AM (Kathgodam)
  Duration: 6h 25m
  Running Days: All Days
  

By Road: One can get regular bus services from Delhi (ISBT) to Nainital. A/C Volvo and Deluxe buses regularly ply from Delhi to Nainital. You can also hire a taxi from Delhi

Charges
Bus: Rs 300 - Rs 800 (approx.)
Rs 6,000 - Rs 8,100 approx. (for a round trip)
Duration: 4 hrs, 30 mins

Find below the names of few important hotels in Nainital along with their contact details