Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Nainital travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nainital

With a population of 42,309, Nainital is a must-see destination in Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nainital to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nainital

Nainital in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1678
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nainital in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1678
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nainital

Plane

Although Nainital doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pantnagar (PGH), which is located 41 km from Nainital. The shortest domestic flight to Nainital departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 05m.

Plane

Although Nainital doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pantnagar (PGH), which is located 41 km from Nainital. The shortest domestic flight to Nainital departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 05m.

Airports near Nainital

PGHPantnagar
DEDDehra Dun
BEKBareilly

Airlines serving Nainital

Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (89 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (5 reviews)

Where to stay in Nainital

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,380 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,960 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nainital

Most booked hotels in Nainital

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Fortune Walkway Mall, Haldwani - Member Itc Hotels' Group
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,596+
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Hotel Moon
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,066+
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Just Naturals Wellness Resort Nainital
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,258+
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Hotel Himalaya
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 4,396+
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Wild Roots Camps And Resorts
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 2,384+
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H K Legacy
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
₹ 1,192+
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Hiring a car in Nainital

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Nainital (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Nainital (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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