Haldwani to Nainital | Distance, Routes, Transport & Stay Options

Haldwani: The Gateway to Kumaon

Haldwani is Kumaon's largest commercial city and the entry point for tourists heading to Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet, and Kausani. The Kathgodam railway terminus (5 km away) and Pantnagar airport (40 km) make Haldwani an unavoidable transit point.

Haldwani to Nainital | The Numbers

Mode	Distance	Time	Fare
Private Taxi	35 km via NH-87	1 hr 15 min	Rs 1,200-1,800
Shared Taxi	35 km	1 hr 30 min	Rs 200-300/seat
State Bus	38 km	1 hr 45 min	Rs 70-100
Self Drive	35 km	1 hr 10 min	Rs 200 fuel

The Route: NH-87 Step by Step

1. Haldwani city → Kathgodam (5 km, plains)
2. Kathgodam → Bhimtal junction (15 km, gentle ascent)
3. Bhimtal → Bhowali (25 km, sharp curves start)
4. Bhowali → Nainital (35 km, final descent into lake basin)

Where to Halt Mid-Journey

• Bhimtal | Bigger than Naini Lake, breakfast spot at Lakeside Cafe. 30 minutes ideal halt.
• Bhowali Junction | Famous for sea-buckthorn juice and apple jams.
• Sattal | 8 km detour for the seven lakes. Half-day stop possible.

Best Transit Hotels in Haldwani

If you arrive by late train and don't want to drive uphill at night, halt in Haldwani:

• Hotel Krishna | Mukhani area. Rs 1,800-3,200.
• Hotel Park View | Nainital Road. Rs 2,200-4,000.
• Hotel Royal Inn | Banbhoolpura. Rs 1,500-2,800.
• Hotel Stay Inn | Bareilly Road, near railway. Rs 2,000-3,500.

Kathgodam Railway Station Tips

• Direct trains from Delhi (Ranikhet Express, Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti).
• Pre-paid taxi counter outside Exit Gate 1.
• Avoid touts inside the station; they charge 2x.
• Cloak room available Rs 30/day if travelling on to hill stations.

Pantnagar Airport (PGH)

Daily flights from Delhi (1 hour). Pre-booked taxi to Nainital Rs 2,500-3,500 (75 km, 2 hr).

Onward From Nainital

If continuing your Kumaon journey, plan trips to Almora (60 km, 2 hr from Nainital), Pithoragarh (200 km, 6 hr), or even Rudrapur (40 km from Haldwani) for the Terai industrial belt.

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