Old stone sculptures at a shrine in Naimisharanya

Ayodhya, Lucknow & Awadh · Forest of the sages, on the Gomti

Naimisharanya (Neemsar) group trip guide

Naimisharanya (Neemsar): Forest of the sages, on the Gomti in Ayodhya, Lucknow & Awadh, Uttar Pradesh. From Lucknow it is 95 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Lucknow costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Lucknow
95 km by road
Time to give it
1 day
Best season
October to March
Fare from Lucknow
₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Lucknow (LKO)

Naimisharanya on the Gomti is held to be the forest where the sages gathered to hear the Puranas recited.

Pilgrims bathe at the circular Chakra Tirth and visit the Lalita Devi temple and the Vyas Gaddi.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Naimisharanya (Neemsar) from each city, from the tables below.

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)

Varanasi → Naimisharanya (Neemsar)

₹22,800–28,200

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 387 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

A day from Lucknow, often on the way to Ayodhya.

Temples & pilgrimage

How far is Naimisharanya (Neemsar)

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Naimisharanya (Neemsar)
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Varanasi387 km8–9 h–
Lucknow95 km2–3 h–
Agra296 km6–7 h–
Ghaziabad417 km8–9 h–
Prayagraj329 km7–8 h–

Group fares from Lucknow

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Lucknow to Naimisharanya (Neemsar): round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹4,700–6,300
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹5,800–7,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹7,900–10,000
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹15,000–20,200

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day 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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day 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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: October to March.
  • Time to give it: 1 day.
  • Who goes: Pilgrims, Senior citizens.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Lucknow (LKO).
  • Nearest railway station: Naimisharanya or Sitapur.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Operators for Naimisharanya (Neemsar)

Approved operators who take groups to Naimisharanya (Neemsar). Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

How booking works

  1. Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
  2. Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
  3. Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
  4. Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

Questions groups ask

Lucknow se Naimisharanya (Neemsar) kitne km hai? (How far is Naimisharanya (Neemsar) from Lucknow?)

95 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.

Naimisharanya (Neemsar) ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Round trip from Lucknow (95 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.

What does a group trip to Naimisharanya (Neemsar) cost?

Round trip from Lucknow with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Naimisharanya (Neemsar)?

1 day. With the drive from Lucknow, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A day from Lucknow, often on the way to Ayodhya.

When is the best time to visit Naimisharanya (Neemsar)?

October to March.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Naimisharanya (Neemsar) from abroad?

Nearest airport: Lucknow (LKO). Nearest railway station: Naimisharanya or Sitapur. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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Group trip to Naimisharanya (Neemsar)

Post the dates, pickup and group size once. Verified operators send itemised quotes; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.