Nainital is a gem located in the foothills of the Kumaon Range, is the charming Himalayan Lake town, with a perfect picture-postcard hill-station and one of the most popular splendid destination in Northern India. Nainital is well known for Naini Lake, after which the town got its name. With scenic and exalted mountains dotting its landscape, the exquisiteness of the lake adding to its charm and profuse natural resources, this emerald of Uttrakhand and district of lakes offers heavenly views and delight to its visitors. Founded by the British, Nainital brims with elegant colonial structures that amplify the beauty of this place. It is also surrounded by popular tourist hill towns like Pangot, Ranikhet, and Almora. Nainital is renowned for its lake, bird’s eye views and prestigious educational institutions. Nainital attracts countless tourists from every corner of the globe around the year.

Time to visit

The best time to visit Nainital is the month of May-June which is considered as the peak season.  The climate of Nainital remains pleasant throughout the year which makes it a very popular destination among the tourists. The temperature from April to July averages around 22 degrees Celsius.The monsoon season in Nainital starts from July till September, with heavy rainfall. There are also chances of landslides during this time. The winter season in Nainital starts from October to February. The average temperature during this period averages around 14 degrees Celsius. If you want to experience snowfall, visit Nainital in January.

How to Reach

By Air
Nainital does not have direct air connectivity. The nearest airport is Pantnagar, located at a distance of 65 kilometers from Nainital. Commercial flights do not operate to and from Pantnagar. The second nearest airport is New Delhi International/Domestic airport. The distance is approximately 280 kilometers from the central town in Nainital. 

By Train
The nearest railway station is Kathgodham located at a distance of 17 kilometres. Kathgodam railway station is well connected to important places such as Delhi, Lucknow and Howrah. Daily trains are running between New Delhi and Kathgodam. Some of the popular trains to Kathgodam are Ranikhet Express, Kranti Express, Bagh Express, Uttar Sampark, Dehradun Kathgodam Express and Kathgodam Shatabdi Express.

By Road
Nainital is well-linked to all nearby places like Rudrapur and Rampur by National Highway 87. From New Delhi one can drive to Nainital in 6 to 7 hours. Regular taxi services are offered by tour operators to and from Nainital.