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 Lucknow
Uttarakhand trips from Lucknow
Overnight trains to Kathgodam put Nainital within easy reach — or drive up with door pickup from Lucknow.
Getting there
How to reach Uttarakhand from Lucknow
By air
Fly to Delhi or Dehradun if you prefer; most Lucknow travellers take the train to Kathgodam or drive.
By train
Overnight trains connect Lucknow with Kathgodam (for Nainital and Kumaon) and with Haridwar / Dehradun. Check IRCTC for current timings.
By road
We can pick you up from Lucknow for a full road trip, or meet you at Kathgodam station — Nainital is about an hour away.
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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow
Bhimtal
A quieter lake base near Nainital, good for families who prefer calm stays.
- Families
- Quiet stays
Jim Corbett
India's oldest national park — jeep safaris, riverside resorts and a good weekend escape.
- Wildlife
- Weekend
Mukteshwar
Orchards, forest walks and Himalayan views on clear days — a slow, peaceful hill stay.
- Couples
- Slow travel
Ready-made plans
Packages we customise for Lucknow 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
Summer holidays (May–June), Diwali and New Year are peak for Kumaon trips.
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 Lucknow
Takes about a minute. We reply with an itemised quote — nothing is booked until you accept it.
Questions from Lucknow travellers
Is it better to take the train or drive from Lucknow?
The overnight train to Kathgodam is the most relaxed option; we meet you at the station. Driving all the way suits larger families who want one vehicle throughout.
Can we cover Nainital and Jim Corbett together?
Yes — a 4–5 day Kumaon plan covering Nainital, Bhimtal and Jim Corbett works well. Safari permits are booked on the official Corbett portal.
What car is best for a family of six?
An SUV / MUV such as an Ertiga or Innova (or similar) is comfortable for six with luggage on hill roads.
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.