How to Reach Nainital

Air

Nearest airport is at Pantnagar (71 kms), connected by air service with New Delhi.
Jagson Airlines flights fly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Rail

The nearest railway station is Kathgodam (35 kms/1 hr). Kathgodam is connected directly by rail with Agra, Bareilly and Lucknow.
Trains
1. Ranikhet Express : Delhi - Kathgodam [Delhi Departure- 10:40 pm, Arrival- 05:45 am]
2. Uttaranchal Sampark Kranti Express : Delhi - Kathgodam [Delhi Departure- 02 pm, Arrival- 10 pm]
3. Dehradun Kathgodam Express : Dehradun - Kathgodam [Ddun Departure- 10:30 pm, Arrival- 07:15 am]
Taxi from Kathgodam to Nainital would cost Rs. 300-500

Road

Nainital is well connected with all major cities in northern India. Some of the road connections are Delhi via Hapur (316 kms), Delhi via Meerut (336 kms), Bombay (1729 kms), Calcutta (1465 kms), Madras (2690 kms), Almora (66 kms), Kausani (120 kms), Kausani via Ranikhet (138 kms), Ranikhet (59 kms). Corbett Park (128 kms), Badrinath via Almora (346 kms), Badrinath via Bhowali-Ranikhet (340 kms). Bareilly (140 kms), Haridwar (310 kms) and Dehradun (387 kms).

Taxies: Available at Haldwani, Kathgodam and Nainital.

Local Transport: Taxis and Rickshaws are available at Nainital. Poneis are also available for joy rides and rates are negotiable.