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Nainital to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala.

2773 kmDistance

55.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹30600

Sedan₹36150

SUV₹47290

Innova / MUV₹52890

Tempo Traveller₹61310

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3050

AC Seater₹4990

Non-AC Sleeper₹4440

AC Sleeper₹6380

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7810

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Train

Sleeper₹1690

Economy₹2800

Third AC₹3910

Second AC₹5580

First AC₹7790

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

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By Car: Nainital to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

2773 km · ~60h 8m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Nainital
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 396
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 546
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 696
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 792
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 942
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1092
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1188
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1338
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1488
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1585
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1735
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1885
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1981
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2131
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2281
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2377
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2527
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2677
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Hotels in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Nainital to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

2773 km · ~61h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Nainital
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nainital. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Nainital → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
Search buses Nainital to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Change buses at a major city (around km 924)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
Search buses Nainital to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Change buses at a major city (around km 1849)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
Search buses Nainital to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Hotels in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Nainital to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Karukkutty (about 41 km away) for Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 61h 25m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express

08:40 PMKathgodam

6h 25m34 stops

03:05 AM^+1dGhaziabad

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Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

12:30 PMGhaziabad

45h 35m368 stops

10:05 AM^+2dKarukkutty

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 62h 9m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express

09:55 PMKathgodam

8h52 stops

05:55 AM^+1dLucknow Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 5h 55m wait

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast

11:50 AMLucknow Jn

48h 14m372 stops

12:04 PM^+2dKarukkutty

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 62h 10m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express

09:55 PMKathgodam

8h52 stops

05:55 AM^+1dLucknow Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 5h 55m wait

Raptisagar Express#12521 · Superfast

11:50 AMLucknow Jn

48h 15m372 stops

12:05 PM^+2dKarukkutty

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

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