Bhimtal Tour Package from Haridwar (3 Days)
3-day Bhimtal tour from Haridwar: Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Sattal. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,720 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
8° – 18°C
November in Bhimtal
Description
3-day Bhimtal tour from Haridwar: Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Sattal. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,720 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Bhimtal Lake, Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple, Butterfly museum, Jones Estate and more. March–June and September–December is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Vista Lago With Lake View, Bhimtal. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Bhimtal
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 4°C – 25°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Haridwar to Bhimtal
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Haridwar in the morning. Drive from Haridwar to Bhimtal (about 260 km, 5 hrs 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Bhimtal. Overnight stay in Bhimtal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Route Map
By Car: Haridwar to Bhimtal
260 km · ~5h 32m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Haridwar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near RamnagarAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhimtalBhimtal, Uttarakhand
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: Haridwar to Bhimtal
260 km · ~5h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Haridwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haridwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haridwar → Bhimtal
AC Seater / Volvo · ~260 km
~5h 47m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780
Usual tea / meal halts: Ramnagar (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bhimtal
Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Haridwar to Bhimtal
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn for Haridwar, Kathgodam for Bhimtal.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 35m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 3h 5m wait
1 change · 9h 35m in total
Change trains at Shahzad Nagar — about 1h 44m wait
1 change · 9h 52m in total
Change trains at Shahzad Nagar — about 1h 42m wait
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.
Bhimtal lake
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 10 km by cab). In the morning, visit Bhimtal Lake and Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple. After lunch, go on to Butterfly museum, Jones Estate. Return to the hotel in Bhimtal. Overnight stay in Bhimtal.
- 1
Bhimtal Lake
A large lake with an island in the middle.
- 2
Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple
An old Shiva temple on the lake shore.
- 3
Butterfly museum, Jones Estate
A private collection of butterflies and moths.
Naukuchiatal and Sattal
Drive to Naukuchiatal, the lake of nine corners, for a boat ride or a paragliding flight in season. Go on to Sattal, a group of linked lakes in oak and pine forest, good for bird watching, and see the Christian ashram on its shore. Then head home. Drive from Bhimtal to Naukuchiatal (about 15 km, 30 min), from Naukuchiatal to Sattal (about 17 km, 30 min) and from Sattal to Haridwar (about 261 km, 5 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Haridwar. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Route Map
By Car: Bhimtal to Naukuchiatal
15 km · ~18m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bhimtal
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
15 km · 18m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NaukuchiatalNaukuchiatal, Uttarakhand
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: Bhimtal to Naukuchiatal
15 km · ~20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bhimtal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhimtal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhimtal → Naukuchiatal
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~15 km
~20m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹90
- Arrive in Naukuchiatal
Naukuchiatal, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhimtal to Naukuchiatal
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Bhimtal, Kathgodam for Naukuchiatal.
Direct trains
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.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Route Map
By Car: Naukuchiatal to Sattal
17 km · ~20m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Naukuchiatal
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
17 km · 20m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SattalSattal, Uttarakhand
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: Naukuchiatal to Sattal
17 km · ~23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Naukuchiatal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Naukuchiatal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Naukuchiatal → Sattal
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~17 km
~23m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹100
- Arrive in Sattal
Sattal, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Naukuchiatal to Sattal
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Naukuchiatal, Kathgodam for Sattal.
Direct trains
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.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Route Map
By Car: Sattal to Haridwar
261 km · ~5h 33m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Sattal
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KotdwarAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HaridwarHaridwar, Uttarakhand
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: Sattal to Haridwar
261 km · ~5h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sattal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sattal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sattal → Haridwar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~261 km
~5h 48m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780
Usual tea / meal halts: Kotdwar (~170 km)
- Arrive in Haridwar
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Sattal to Haridwar
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Sattal, Haridwar Jn for Haridwar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 7h 20m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 56m wait
1 change · 7h 25m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 56m wait
1 change · 7h 25m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 56m wait
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.
- 1
Naukuchiatal
The lake of nine corners.
- 2
Sattal
Linked lakes in the forest, known for birds.
Tour Overview
Bhimtal and the lakes of Kumaon: a boat to Bhimtal's island, the Bhimeshwar temple, Naukuchiatal and Sattal.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Haridwar. The route runs Haridwar → Bhimtal → Naukuchiatal → Sattal → Haridwar, about 553 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Bhimtal Tour from Haridwar
- Bhimtal Lake
- Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple
- Butterfly museum, Jones Estate
- Naukuchiatal
- Sattal
Inclusions in the Bhimtal Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Haridwar for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Bhimtal Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Bhimtal Tour
Best time to visit: March–June and September–December
Route: Haridwar → Bhimtal → Naukuchiatal → Sattal → Haridwar (about 553 km in all)
Before you go: The road across the Terai to Kathgodam is long; we start early.
Hotels: Treebo Vista Lago With Lake View, Bhimtal, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Haridwar. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,970 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,940 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,820 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,310 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,720 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Bhimtal Lake
- Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple
- Butterfly museum, Jones Estate
- Naukuchiatal
- Sattal
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
March–June and September–December is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Haridwar for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: March–June and September–December
Route: Haridwar → Bhimtal → Naukuchiatal → Sattal → Haridwar (about 553 km in all)
Before you go: The road across the Terai to Kathgodam is long; we start early.
Hotels: Treebo Vista Lago With Lake View, Bhimtal, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Haridwar on day 1 and you are back in Haridwar on day 3.
Haridwar → Bhimtal → Naukuchiatal → Sattal → Haridwar. That is about 553 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,970 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,720 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Haridwar and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
March–June and September–December.
The road across the Terai to Kathgodam is long; we start early.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to