The price varies based on different factors like distance traveled, type of car selected, etc. However, the approximate starting charges are INR 2000 per day for 10hrs/125kms usage excluding driver charges,parking, entrance fees. Peak season sucharges may be applicable

Taxi services in Kathgodam offer taxi/ cab booking options like local taxi services to ride within the city, outstation taxi services to travel within the state or country, airport/railway station taxi services for pick or drop to and from the airport/railway station.

Yes, you can.But due to steep hill terrain AC do not work in hill areas.Uttaranchalcarrental.net own a fleet of regular and air-conditioned taxis or cabs from Kathgodam & Nainital. It is suggested to indicate your preference at the time of booking.

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You are planning to book one of the Nainital packages, but unsure how to complete the rest of the journey after de-boarding at Kathgodam? Nainital's main Mall Road is about 35 kilometre from the Kathgodam railway station, and that journey can be covered by a hiring a local taxi in approximately two hours via the NH109.Kathgodam to Nainital taxi service is operated by local taxi operators offering cabs as per the requirements for transfers only/ for sightseeing etc. There are buses by Uttarakhand State Road Transport Corporation on this route, and it is quite an economical way of arriving at the hill station.

Sattal is about 22 kilometre from Nainital and Naukuchiatal about 27 kilometre from Nainital. It is very much possible to club both of Nainital's iconic lakes on the same day because they are about 17.5 kilometre apart. Begin early, hire a shared taxi from the Nainital Mall Road and explore the two lakes before returning by early evening. Else you can ask your hotel to help you with a private taxi to take you to both Sattal and Naukuchiatal on the same day. Usually, the two lakes are part of most Nainital travel packages.

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The closest airport to Nainital is the Pantnagar Airport in Pantnagar about 69 kilometres away. You can take a taxi from the airport which will bring you around to Nainital's Mall Road in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. There are regular scheduled flights between the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and Pantnagar. There are flights by Alliance Air, Air Heritage (for Pithoragarh) and Deccan Charters.

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Nainital is a popular tourist destination, which makes it very easily accessible for visitors, no matter where they are travelling from.

By Air

The nearest airport to Nainital is the Pantnagar Airport. It is situated at a distance of 70 km from the main town of Nainital and is approximately a 2-hour drive from the city. Direct flights to Pantnagar Airport are only available from New Delhi, from the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). You have to book a bus or a car from the airport to take you to Nainital.

By Road

Nainital is very easily accessible by road, especially from Delhi, which is the closest access point. You can take a bus or a car or a private taxi from Delhi, or Kathgodam (which is much closer to the town) to take you to Nainital. The distance between the two places is approximately 235 km, which takes 7-8 hours to traverse.

The most convenient, clean and safe route between Delhi and Nainital is via Ghaziabad, then Moradabad, Rampur, Suar, Bazpur after which you can make your way to Kaladhungi, the stop right before Nainital.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Nainital is Kathgodam, situated at a distance of 23 Kilometres. There are several direct trains which run daily from major cities like Kolkata, New Delhi, Lucknow, Agra to Kathgodam. If you want to reach in a shorter time, you can avail the Ranikhet Express from New Delhi, which reaches Kathgodam on an overnight journey. There are prompt bus and taxi services available from Kathgodam to Nainital.

If such an incident occurs, then connect with the car rental provider and inquire if they can adjust the repair cost in your car hire quotation. .

The total distance between Nainital and Kathgodam is 36 kms.It takes approximately 2 hours to travel from Kathgodam to Nainital or vice-versa.

• 1. The Eco Cave Garden
• 2. Naina Devi Temple
• 3. Mall Road, Nainital
• 4. Snow View Point
• 5. Tiffin Top
• 6. Naina Peak
• 7. Neem Karoli Baba Ashram
• 8. Himalayan View Point

While Nainital is famous for its snow-capped landscape, there are innumerable lakes that have formed in the foothills of the Himalayas. These are some of the most stunning natural elements in Nainital, and there are a few lakes in particular that you must visit when you are there.

1. Naini Lake

Naini Lake is the most popular lake in Nainital, and also the most beautiful. In fact, the town of Nainital is named after this lake itself. The clear blue, pristine lake is surrounded by seven hills which makes it an incredibly romantic destination for travellers. Boating, yak-rides, paddle-boating and yachting are some popular activities that are conducted on the lake, which can be included in your customized Nainital tour package.

2. Bhimtal Lake

The beautiful Bhimtal Lake is situated 21 km from Nainital within the Kumaon region, it is the largest lake within the area. The picturesque lake is named after the legendary mythological character of Bhima, from Mahabharata. Set amongst the spectacular green mountains of the lower Himalayas, this is a perfect place to enjoy a picnic, go on a photography trail, or engage in exciting water sports like boating and paddling.

3. Sattal Lake

Sattal lake consists of a cluster of seven freshwater lakes together. Due to its unique geography and peaceful environment, it attracts thousands of migratory birds from the Himalayas during the summertime. This makes it the perfect place for photographers and bird-watchers to catch some incredible natural moments.

4. Sariyatal Lake

The Sariyatal Lake is situated 5 km from the town of Nainital. This is an ideal place to visit with family and friends, since you can access other exciting places from this lake including Dynasty Resort, Himalayan Botanical Gardens- which has a library auditorium and also Butterfly Park.

One can go to Kathgodam from Delhi by following means

By Rail: A number of trains connect Delhi to Kathgodam mainly Shatabdi express, Ranikhet express, Uttarakhand samprk kranti. It takes approximately 6 hrs to reach Kathgodam from Delhi

By Road: You can drive from Delhi to Kathgodam by your own vehicle or in a cab, which should take 7-8 hours. Alternatively you can opt for an overnight bus from Delhi to kathgodam.

Ranikhet is 75 kms from Kathgodam railway station. It takes approximately 3 hrs to travel from Kathgodam to Ranikhet.Uttaranchalcarrental.net the local taxi operator based in Kathgodam offers all kinds of Hatchback, Sedan, SUV, Temp Travellers, Coaches for transfers & sightseeing with facility to book online.

You can travel from Kathgodam to Nainital via bus or cabs. Buses are cheaper but they are noisy and crowded. Cabs charge more, but they are comfortable, especially if you have road sickness. Normally, cabs would cost around Rs 1500.

3 ways to reach Kathgodam from Dehradun

By Rail : The cheapest way to reach from Dehradun to Kathgodam is train to Kathgodam and takes 7hrs 55 mins.

By Road : The fastest way to reach from Dehradun to Kathgodam is cab to Kathgodam and takes 8-9 hrs.

By Air: Pantnagar airport is nearest to Kathgodam at distance of 30 kms/1hr.Daily connecting between dehradun airport to Pantnagar airport of Air India are operated with duration of 1 hr and

Kausani is 140 kms from Kathgodam railway station. It takes approximately 5 hrs to travel from Kathgodam to Kausani.Uttaranchalcarrental.net the local taxi operator based in Kathgodam offers all kinds of Hatchback, Sedan, SUV, Temp Travellers, Coaches for transfers & sightseeing with facility to book online.

Almora is 95 kms from Kathgodam railway station. It takes approximately 3 hrs to travel from Kathgodam to Almora.Uttaranchalcarrental.net the local taxi operator based in Kathgodam offers all kinds of Hatchback, Sedan, SUV, Temp Travellers, Coaches for transfers & sightseeing with facility to book online.

The most economical cab available in Kathgodam at present in Uttaranchalcarrental.net is Toyota Liva, Swift, Indigo, Swift Dezire for transfers & sightseeing with facility to book online.

Uttaranchalcarrental.net offer following types of cabs in Kathgodam:

• a. Outstation Cabs: Uttaranchalcarrental.net offers outstation cabs with All India Tourist Permits (AITP) to connect two separate cities.
• b. Car Rentals: Uttaranchalcarrental.net offers car rentals with AITP vehicles for both inter-city and intra-city travels, subject to entire vehicle bookings.
• c. Airport Drops: Uttaranchalcarrental.net offers exclusive airport connectivity to and from the airport. This is an intra-city service and does not allow inter-city airport drops.

If you are in Nainital and want to trek, then there are some good options. For adventure junkies, it is worth exploring. So pack your bags and head to these trekking locations like:

• Pangot near Nainital
• Bhameshwar Temple Trek
• Naini Peak and Pangot
• Trek to Tiffin Top
• China/ Naina Peak

There are a number of Nainital packages, which one can opt for. Ranging from INR 2500 to 24,500 per pax including stay and food one can make a selection as per their choice.The basic Nainital tour packages, begin from 32500 in which you can explore most of the attractions on your own, and can also travel like a backpacker!

Nainital offers some amazing range of cuisines with the mix of international and north. There are restaurants and street food stalls where you can have a food tour to enjoy various food items. Don't miss the Momos. Some of the food tour options are:

• Boat House Club- Entry With Permission only
• Sonam's Momos
• Chandni Chowk Restaurant, Mall Road
• China Town
• Embassy Restaurant
• Machan Restaurant
• Sakelys Pastry Shop & Bakers
• Anupam Restaurant-Newly Opened but probably best in town for non-veg food

Boating is an popular outdoor activity in Nainital and it offer soothing pleasure to boat around the hills. There are many natural lakes in Nainital where boating is fun.From yacht to paddle boat to traditional rowing boats & gandola rides, you have varied options to select from in some of the lakes mentioned below:

• Naini Lake
• Bhimtal Lake
• Sattal
• Naukuchiatal lake
• Sukahatal lake

Travelling anytime of the year is a given, yet the best season to visit is Summer from March to June, while the average season is from October to February to explore Nainital. The cheapest season is the monsoon between July to September.

The Right Clothes

Nainital is usually colder in summers as compared to plains. Choose your clothes carefully so as to suit the climate. Always carry some warm clothes like shawl, socks, jackets, gloves and a muffler, in order to beat the chill. DON'T keep sleeveless tops if you don't want to get tanned!

Kathgodam being the last rail head is located at 35 kms from Nainital and road connecting Nainital is full of nature and picturesque views. Though one needs good hill driving skills and need to follow the traffic rules for safe journey

Cars are allowed in Nainital in most part of the year but during the peak season period starting from 15 May till 15 June at time cars are not allowed to enter the lake city and are stopped in parking approx 20 kms before Nainital and one needs to take coach shuttle services from parking to Nainital during the peak period as per the govt rules.

There are plenty of state transport buses that runs from haldwani city to Nainital almost every hour.

Jim Corbett is at 75 kms / 2 hrs distance from kathgodam

Kathgodam being the last rail head is famous of its Railway station connecting all major hill stations of Kuamon region Nainital,Ranikhet,Kausani, Jim Corbett National Park, Munsiyari Chaukori,Lohaghat etc.Kathgodam connects Kuamon region of Uttarakhand from all major cities namely Delhi Mumbai etc.

Nainital has always been favourite place for honeymoon as it in-houses plenty of tourist attractions-famous being visit to Naina Devi Temple,enjoying a boat ride on a sunny weather in Nainital lake,strolling in the evening on Mall Road with famous places to eat and cool Bridge flowing across during walk in Thandi Sadak and there are plenty of places to shop the local artifacts like candles,Woodlans,pulses and spices.The biggest advantage with Nainital is, it is surrounded by famous tourist places of Ranikhet,Mukteshwar,Jim Corbett National Park,Kausani which makes it a perfect Getaway for honeymoon couples from across India

Aggregator like Uber & Ola are currently not available inside the Nainital city though they provide services for outsation trips from Delhi including Nainital

For local travel inside Nainital the best way is to hire a local taxi for localsightseeing inside Nainital including Nainital Lake, Bhotia Market, Eco Cave Garden, Water fall, Himalaya Darshan, Landsend & Lake tour covering Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal. One can also cover famous tourist places of Ranikhet, Mukteshwar & Corbett on day trip from Nainital.

Aggregator like Uber & Ola are currently not available inside the Haldwani city though they provide services for outsation trips from Delhi including Nainital

Aggregator like Uber & Ola are currently not available inside the Kathgodam though they provide services for outsation trips from Delhi including Nainital

April-June and October-December is best time to visit.Months of December & January are considered the best time to see snow in Nainital

Ranikhet being the cantonment town located at 65kms/2hrs from Nainital is one of the cleanest tourist places in Uttarakhand and has plenty of worth visiting attractions in store for travellers including KRC museum, Haidakhan ashram, Golf ground, Chaubatia Garden ( to avoid in winters), Ranijheel.

Kausani is mainly famous for tea gardens and himalayan views, sunrise & sunset points and has famous tourist attractions like Anashakti ashram( where Gandhi ji stayed for a period), Pant museum ( residence of famous poet Sumitra nanadan pant), Baijnath temple, Rudradhari falls and is located at 115 kms /5 hrs from Nainital.
Ranikhet being the cantonment town located at 65kms/2hrs from Nainital is one of the cleanest tourist places in Uttarakhand and has plenty of worth visiting attractions in store for travellers including KRC museum, Haidakhan ashram, Golf ground, Chaubatia Garden ( to avoid in winters), Ranijheel.
Conclusion:If you are looking for overnight stay then Kausani is better than Ranikhet

Ranikhet being the cantonment town located at 65kms/2hrs from Nainital is one of the cleanest tourist places in Uttarakhand and has plenty of worth visiting attractions in store for travellers including KRC museum, Haidakhan ashram, Golf ground, Chaubatia Garden ( to avoid in winters), Ranijheel.

Ranikhet being the cantonment town located at 65kms/2hrs from Nainital

Yes, some of the travel agents provide customized packages as per your needs. However, it also depends on the destination, number of people, etc.

Yes, some of the Nainital travel agents & tour operators also provide corporate packages for business tours.You can inquire with the respective local travel agency.