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Nainital is also known as the “Lake District of India”. Nainital is a very beautiful hill station located in the hilly region in Uttarakhand of the Kumaon ranges. Nainital is a perfect weekend getaway for Delhiites and other nearby places. Nainital is being referred to in the ‘Manas Khand’ of the ‘Skanda Purana’ as the Tri-Rishi-Sarovar, the lake of the three sages, Atri, Pulastya, and Pulaha. The important mythological fact of Nainital is that it has one of 64 ‘Shakti Peeths’. The Nainital name has been derived from the well-known Naini Lake-based at the center of the district. Nainital fascinates the soul of many travelers to the view of Sattal, which is formed by the speculation of seven lakes. Nainital has a rich culture and heritage. The major part of the Nainital population is from the Kumaon region. The Fairs and festivals of the district Nainital are Basant Panchami, Uttarayani, Phool Dei, Nanda Devi Fair, and many more. 

How to reach Nainital

Nainital by Air

Nainital does not have an airport but the nearest airport from Nainital is Pantnagar Airport in Pantnagar. You can take a flight from New Delhi, Mumbai, or other cities of India to Pantnagar. Flights of Air Aisa are available at reasonable prices. From the Pantnagar Airport, you can take a cab or local bus to reach Nainital. 

Nainital by Train 

The nearest Railway Station of Nainital is Kathgodam Railway Station, Distance from the Kathgodam Railway Station to Nainital is approx 35 km. You can hire a taxi or bus from the railway station to reach Nainital. There are no direct trains from Mumbai to Katgodham but connecting trains can be taken from Mumbai to Delhi and then to Kathgodham.

Trains from Delhi to Katgodham:

• New Delhi- Katgodham Shatabdi Express 
• Uttaranchal Samprk Kranti Express
• Ranikhet Express.

Nainital by Road

Nainital has the finest quality of road connectivity with many cities of North India connecting New Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Chandigarh, and more. You can take a beautiful ride from New Delhi of approx 315 km, Private and government buses are available from Anand Vihar, ISBT Kashmiri gate.

Distance: 

• Delhi to Nainital is approx. 319 km 
• Dehradun to Nainital is approx.  273 km
• Katgodham to Nainital is approx.  35.5 km 

Places to explore in Uttarakhand

• Bhimtal: 24 km / 1 hr
• Mukteshwar: 48 km / 1 hr 45 min
• Ranikhet: 57.5 km / 2 hr
• Jim Corbett:  63 km / 1 hr 50 min
• Almora: 64.5 km / 2 hr 20 min
• Marchula: 98.5 km / 3 hr
• Kausani: 116 km /  4 hr
• Bageshwar:  136 km / 5 hr
• Lohaghat: 145 km / 5 hr 15 min
• Champawat: 156 km / 5 hr 40 min
• Berinag:  159 km /  5 hr 40 min
• Chaukori:  171 km / 6 hr 10 min
• Haridwar: 223 km / 5 hr 25 min
• Lansdowne: 238 km / 6 hr 15 min
• Rishikesh:  243 km / 6 hr
• Dehradun: 273 km / 6 hr 30 min 
• Pauri: 305 km / 8 hr
• New Tehri:  316 km / 7 hr 50 min