Nainital
Kumaon's best-known lake town — boating, ridge-top viewpoints and an easy first trip to the hills.
- Families
- First-timers
- Couples
Travelling from Kolkata
Uttarakhand trips from Kolkata
Puja holidays in the hills — trains to Kathgodam and Haridwar, or fly via Delhi or Dehradun, with pickup on arrival.
Getting there
How to reach Uttarakhand from Kolkata
By air
Fly to Delhi or Dehradun. Dehradun suits Rishikesh, Mussoorie and Char Dham; from Delhi we drive you to Kumaon or Garhwal.
By train
Long-running direct trains connect Howrah with Kathgodam (for Nainital and Kumaon) and with Haridwar / Dehradun (for Garhwal and Char Dham). Book on IRCTC as soon as reservations open for Puja dates.
By road
We meet your train at Kathgodam, Haridwar or Dehradun. Kathgodam → Nainital is about an hour; Haridwar → Rishikesh about 45 minutes.
Train and flight options change by season — check IRCTC and airline sites for current schedules. Drive times are typical and depend on traffic and weather.
Instant estimate
Taxi fare from Kathgodam Railway Station
Most travellers from Kolkata arrive at Kathgodam Railway Station. We meet you there.
≈ 35 km · 1–1.5 hrs drive
Hatchback
WagonR / Swift or similar · up to 4 seats
₹2,100–2,300
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Swift Dzire / Etios or similar · up to 4 seats
₹2,200–2,400
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Ertiga / Innova or similar · up to 6 seats
₹2,700–3,000
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Approximate total for the vehicle, fuel, driver allowance, service charges and GST. Tolls, parking and state entry tax are extra. Your written quote confirms the exact fare before you pay anything.
Popular routes from Kathgodam Railway Station
Where to go
Favourites with travellers from Kolkata
Munsiyari
A remote mountain town facing the Panchachuli peaks — for longer, slower journeys.
- Adventure
- Long trips
Almora
A historic Kumaoni town with old bazaars, temples and access to Kasar Devi and Jageshwar.
- Culture
- Heritage
Rishikesh
Riverside yoga, Ganga aarti and café lanes at the foothills of the Himalaya.
- Wellness
- Adventure
- Spiritual
Ready-made plans
Packages we customise for Kolkata travellers
3 days / 2 nights · Nainital · Bhimtal
Nainital–Bhimtal Lake Break
Best for: Families and first-time visitors
An easy three-day lake holiday covering Nainital's viewpoints and the calmer lakes around Bhimtal.
- Hotel stay for 2 nights (category confirmed in quote)
- Daily breakfast
- Private vehicle for transfers and listed sightseeing
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3 days / 2 nights · Mussoorie · Dhanaulti
Mussoorie–Dhanaulti Escape
Best for: Weekend travellers and couples
A weekend in the Garhwal hills — Mussoorie's walks and viewpoints plus a forest day in Dhanaulti.
- Hotel stay for 2 nights (category confirmed in quote)
- Daily breakfast
- Private vehicle for listed route
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3 days / 2 nights · Rishikesh · Haridwar
Rishikesh–Haridwar Culture & Wellness
Best for: Families, culture and wellness travellers
Ganga aartis, yoga sessions and riverside walks across Uttarakhand's two holy river towns.
- Hotel / ashram-style stay for 2 nights (category confirmed in quote)
- Daily breakfast
- Private vehicle for listed route
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When to travel
Plan around your holidays
Durga Puja (September–October) is the big season for travellers from Bengal — Kumaon hill stations and Char Dham fill up fast.
Mar – Apr
Spring & blossoms
Mukteshwar · Binsar · Chopta
May – Jun
Summer escapes & Char Dham
Nainital · Mussoorie · Sonprayag
Jul – Aug
Monsoon (travel with care)
Rishikesh · Dehradun · Jim Corbett
Sep – Nov
Clear Himalayan views
Kausani · Munsiyari · Badrinath
Dec – Feb
Snow & winter sun
Auli / Joshimath · Dhanaulti · Rishikesh
Get a quote for your trip from Kolkata
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Questions from Kolkata travellers
Will you meet our train at Kathgodam or Haridwar?
Yes. Share your train number and we track delays. Free waiting time and any charges after it are written in the quote.
Which hill stations suit a Puja trip?
October is clear and pleasant — Nainital, Kausani, Munsiyari and Almora in Kumaon offer Himalayan views. The Char Dham season is also open until around Diwali.
Can elderly parents travel comfortably?
Yes, with a slower itinerary, fewer hotel changes and an SUV for comfort. Tell us about any health needs and we'll plan rest days.
Is my booking confirmed when I send an enquiry?
No. We check hotels and vehicles with local partners and send an itemised written quote. Your booking is confirmed once you accept it and pay the agreed advance.