Kumaon, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,084 m
- Good for
- Hill station, Lakes
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov · Dec
Overview
About Nainital
Built around the eye-shaped Naini Lake, Nainital is Kumaon's classic hill station — colonial bungalows, rowing boats at dusk, and ridge-top views of the snow peaks on clear winter mornings.
Highlights
- 01Boating on Naini Lake
- 02Cable car to Snow View Point
- 03Day trips to Bhimtal and Sattal
- 04Mall Road evenings
At a glance
- Region
- Kumaon, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,084 m
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Good for
- Hill station, Lakes
Trips to Nainital
Price on request
Live weather
Right now in Nainital
16°C
Light rain
Wind 6 km/h
Next 5 days
- Today17°11°
- Fri18°9°
- Sat18°8°
- Sun19°9°
- Mon19°8°
Forecast data from MET Norway · updates every 30 minutes
Location
Finding Nainital
- Region
- Kumaon, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,084 m
- Coordinates
- 29.3919° N · 79.4542° E
Getting there
How to reach Nainital
Pantnagar Airport
~70 km away
Limited flights from Delhi. About 2 hours by taxi.
Kathgodam
~35 km away
The overnight Ranikhet Express and the Kathgodam Shatabdi run from Delhi. About 1 hour uphill.
From Delhi
~310 km drive
7–8 hours via Moradabad and Haldwani.
Nainital in pictures
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When to go
Best months for Nainital
Ideal Off season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Journeys that include Nainital
Good to know
Planning a trip to Nainital
When is the best time to visit Nainital?
The best months to visit Nainital are March, April, May, June, October, November and December. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.
How do I reach Nainital?
The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, about 70 km away. The most convenient railway station is Kathgodam, about 35 km away. By road, Nainital is about 310 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.
How high is Nainital? Will the altitude be a problem?
Nainital is at about 2,084 m. That is comfortable for most travellers, including children and older parents, but mornings and evenings are cold for much of the year, so pack warm layers.
How much does a trip to Nainital cost?
It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.
Can you plan a custom trip to Nainital?
Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Nainital with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.
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