Nearest airport
Pantnagar Airport | 75 km | 2.5 hours by road
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Nainital Lake holiday itinerary ideas
Uttarakhand, India
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Nainital is accessible via National Highway 9 from Delhi (approximately 300 km, 6-7 hours) or from Kathgodam railway station via a scenic 35 km drive through the Kumaon foothills. Regular bus services connect Nainital to major cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Bareilly.
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Nearest railway
Kathgodam Railway Station | 35 km | 1.5 hours by road
Nearest bus stop
Nainital Bus Stand | 0 km | At the lake
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Nainital is accessible via National Highway 9 from Delhi (approximately 300 km, 6-7 hours) or from Kathgodam railway station via a scenic 35 km drive through the Kumaon foothills. Regular bus services connect Nainital to major cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Bareilly.
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