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. Nainital deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Nainital

Nainital in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5797
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nainital in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5797
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. Pantnagar is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air France and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Nainital departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Nainital is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 234 km from Nainital. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in New Delhi.

Plane

Although Nainital doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pantnagar (PGH), which is located 41 km from Nainital. Pantnagar is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air France and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Nainital departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Nainital is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 234 km from Nainital. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in New Delhi.

Airports near Nainital

PGHPantnagar
DEDDehra Dun
BEKBareilly

Airlines serving Nainital

Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,914 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (579 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (6 reviews)

Where to stay in Nainital

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,336 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,673 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nainital

Most booked hotels in Nainital

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Namah Nainital, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,212+
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The Earls Court by Leisure Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,321+
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The Naini Retreat, Nainital
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,645+
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Lushtree Backpackers - Hostel & Cafe
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,141+
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The Nirvana Stays
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,270+
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Hotel Stay Inn
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 1,141+
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Hiring a car in Nainital

Expect to pay ₹ 107 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 ₹ 1,289 and ₹ 1,719.

Expect to pay ₹ 107 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 ₹ 1,289 and ₹ 1,719.