Kumaon hills: Nainital, Almora and Kausani
Kumaon hills from Delhi: Nainital, Almora and Kausani
The Kumaon hills from Delhi: Nainital, Almora and Kausani covers about 811 km of driving over 5 days. For 5 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹35,400–43,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 5 days
- Driving
- 811 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Delhi
- Fare from
- ₹35,400–43,300
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 5 days
The lakes and ridges of Kumaon with one vehicle from Delhi NCR: Nainital, the old town of Almora, and the great Himalayan view from Kausani.
A gentle trip for families and senior citizens; the drives are short once in the hills.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Kumaon hills: Nainital, Almora and Kausani
₹35,400–43,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 811 km loop one way · 5 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Delhi
- Nainital
- Almora
- Kausani
Day-by-day plan (5 days)
Day 1: Delhi to Nainital278 km
To Kathgodam and up the hills; the lake in the evening.
Day 2: Nainital
Snow View, Bhimtal and Sattal.
Day 3: Nainital to Almora66 km
The bazaar, Kasar Devi and the Jageshwar temples if time allows.
Day 4: Almora to Kausani51 km
The Anasakti Ashram and sunset over the peaks.
Day 5: Kausani to Delhi416 km
Sunrise over the Himalaya, then the long drive home.
What the circuit costs
About 811 km over 5 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 5 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹30,100–38,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹35,400–43,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹40,600–51,100 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹56,400–76,100 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 5-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,510–3,170 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹2,080–2,550 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,560–1,970 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,610–2,170 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- The last day is long: leave Kausani early, or add a night at Nainital or Haldwani on the way back.
Operators for Kumaon hills: Nainital, Almora and Kausani
Approved operators who take groups to Kumaon hills: Nainital, Almora and Kausani. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
37 km by road from Delhi
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
173 km by road from Delhi
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Delhi
Fleet details on request
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
268 km by road from Delhi
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Kumaon hills: Nainital, Almora and Kausani?
5 days. Over 5 days: day 1: Delhi to Nainital; day 2: Nainital; day 3: Nainital to Almora; day 4: Almora to Kausani; day 5: Kausani to Delhi.
How far is the Kumaon hills: Nainital, Almora and Kausani circuit?
About 811 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 5 (Kausani to Delhi), 416 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Kumaon hills: Nainital, Almora and Kausani trip cost for a group?
For 5 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹30,100–38,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹35,400–43,300; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹40,600–51,100; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹56,400–76,100 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.