To reach Nainital, which is a popular hill station in Uttarakhand, India, here are your options depending on your location:
1. By Air:
Nearest Airport: Pantnagar Airport (70 km away from Nainital).
Connectivity: Pantnagar has limited flights, primarily from Delhi. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Nainital.
2. By Train:
Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam (approximately 34 km from Nainital).
Train Connectivity: Kathgodam is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Kolkata. You can take a taxi or bus from Kathgodam to Nainital, which takes about 1-2 hours.
3. By Road:
From Delhi: Nainital is about 320 km from Delhi. You can drive or take a bus. The drive takes around 7-8 hours.
Buses: Direct buses to Nainital are available from Delhi (ISBT Anand Vihar) and other nearby cities like Haldwani and Kathgodam. Both private and government buses (Volvo, AC, non-AC) are available.
4. By Taxi/Private Car:
You can hire a private taxi from cities like Delhi, Dehradun, or Lucknow. Self-driving is also an option as the roads are well-maintained, though the last stretch can be hilly.
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