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Nainital trip from Delhi

About 310 km. 7 to 8 hours via Moradabad and Haldwani. Plan 3 days.

Nainital from Delhi, in 30 seconds

Distance
About 310 km by road
Most groups go by
Road
Days needed
3 days
Best time
March to June and September to November. Winter is cold and quiet, with occasional snow.

This guide covers travellers from Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. For groups, the pickup point is agreed when you book.

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How to get from Delhi to Nainital

  • Road7 to 8 hours via Moradabad and Haldwani.
  • TrainDay or overnight trains to Kathgodam, then about an hour up to Nainital.

Distances and times are approximate and change with season, traffic and the exact route.

Can it be a weekend trip?

Yes, especially with the overnight train on Friday.

When to go

March to June and September to November. Winter is cold and quiet, with occasional snow.. Skip May and June long weekends, when traffic into the town is severe.

3-day Nainital itinerary from Delhi

A starting plan, not a fixed package. We change it around your dates, group and budget.

Overnight train to Kathgodam, or an early drive from Delhi NCR. Check in, boating on the lake, evening on the Mall.
Ropeway, Tiffin Top, then Bhimtal and Sattal in the afternoon.
Head back, or continue to Jim Corbett for a safari leg. Drive down to Kathgodam for the train, or drive back to Delhi NCR.

What we can arrange

  • Stay in hand-picked hotels or homestays for your group size
  • Private or shared transport as per your plan
  • Daily breakfast (more meals available on request)
  • Sightseeing and activities as per itinerary
  • A single Gozy Trips point of contact from booking to return
  • Getting there from Delhi: Road, Train

What changes the price

  • How you travel from Delhi, and how early you book it
  • Your dates, especially long weekends and peak season
  • Hotel or homestay category
  • Group size, which sets the vehicle and room mix

Usually not included: flights or train tickets to the base city, unless added to your plan, personal expenses, tips and anything outside the listed itinerary.

Nainital from Delhi: questions people ask

About 310 km by road. Road: 7 to 8 hours via Moradabad and Haldwani. Train: Day or overnight trains to Kathgodam, then about an hour up to Nainital.
Most groups go by Road. 7 to 8 hours via Moradabad and Haldwani. On holiday weekends, base in Bhimtal or Sattal instead. They are 30 to 40 minutes away and much calmer than Nainital town.
3 days. On the ground, Nainital itself needs 3 days.
Yes, especially with the overnight train on Friday.
March to June and September to November. Winter is cold and quiet, with occasional snow.. Avoid May and June long weekends, when traffic into the town is severe.
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