Kumaon: lakes, Corbett & hill towns · Lake town in the Kumaon hills
Nainital group trip guide
Nainital: Lake town in the Kumaon hills in Kumaon: lakes, Corbett & hill towns, Uttarakhand. From Haridwar it is 237 km by road, 6–7 hours with stops. Groups give it 2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Haridwar costs ₹21,100–25,800 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Haridwar
- 237 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2 days
- Best season
- March to June and September to November
- Fare from Haridwar
- ₹21,100–25,800 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Pantnagar (PGH) or Delhi (DEL)
Nainital curves around the pear-shaped Naini Lake, with boats on the water, the Mall Road along its shore and the Naina Devi temple at its northern end.
A ropeway climbs to Snow View for the Himalayan peaks; Bhimtal and Sattal are lakes nearby.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Nainital 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)
Dehradun → Nainital
₹28,200–34,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 283 km one way · 4 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 classic family and school trip from Delhi NCR, often with Jim Corbett.
Hill stations
How far is Nainital
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 283 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Haridwar | 237 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Roorkee | 258 km | 6–8 h | – |
| Delhi | 278 km | 7–8 h | Route: Delhi to Nainital |
Group fares from Haridwar
Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹14,800–19,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 |
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. Post your trip for exact itemised 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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: March to June and September to November.
- Time to give it: 2 days.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, Honeymooners.
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Circuits that include Nainital
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH) or Delhi (DEL).
- Nearest railway station: Kathgodam.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Nainital
Approved operators who take groups to Nainital. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Nainital
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
258 km by road from Nainital
Fleet details on request
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
247 km by road from Nainital
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
452 km by road from Nainital
1 vehicle · 66 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Nainital
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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Questions groups ask
Haridwar se Nainital kitne km hai? (How far is Nainital from Haridwar?)
237 km by road: 6–7 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.
Nainital ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Haridwar (237 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800, 40–49 seater bus ₹45,500–61,300. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Nainital cost?
Round trip from Haridwar with driver: SUV / Innova ₹14,800–19,500; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300. 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 Nainital?
2 days. With the drive from Haridwar, plan 3 days in all. A classic family and school trip from Delhi NCR, often with Jim Corbett.
When is the best time to visit Nainital?
March to June and September to November.
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 Nainital from abroad?
Nearest airport: Pantnagar (PGH) or Delhi (DEL). Nearest railway station: Kathgodam. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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