Nainital Ranikhet Almora Kausani Tour Package from Kathgodam (6 Days)
6-day Nainital Kausani tour from Kathgodam: Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora and Kausani. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹13,340 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
10° – 18°C
October in Nainital Ranikhet Almora Kausani
Description
6-day Nainital Kausani tour from Kathgodam: Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora and Kausani. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹13,340 per person.
This 6 days 5 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Snow View Point and more. March–June, September–December is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 5-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Itsy Hotels Shri Gv Inn, 600 Mtrs From Tiffin Top, Nainital. 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 Nainital Ranikhet Almora Kausani
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 0°C – 23°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Kathgodam to Nainital
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Kathgodam in the morning. Drive from Kathgodam to Nainital (about 43 km, 1 hr). Check in at your hotel in Nainital. Check in and go boating on Naini Lake, visit the Naina Devi temple and walk the Mall Road in the evening. Overnight stay in Nainital.
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: Kathgodam to Nainital
43 km · ~52m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kathgodam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
43 km · 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NainitalNainital, 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: Kathgodam to Nainital
43 km · ~57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kathgodam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kathgodam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kathgodam → Nainital
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~43 km
~57m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹170
- Arrive in Nainital
Nainital, 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: Kathgodam to Nainital
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Kathgodam, Kathgodam for Nainital.
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.
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Naini Lake
The lake at the heart of Nainital.
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Naina Devi Temple
The Shakti Peetha on the north shore.
Nainital lakes
Ride the cable car to Snow View Point, then drive to Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal for boating on the quieter lakes. Overnight stay in Nainital.
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Snow View Point
A cable car up to a view of the snow peaks.
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Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal
Two quieter lakes near Nainital.
Nainital to Ranikhet
Today's travel: from Nainital to Ranikhet (about 61 km, 1 hr 30 min). Drive to Ranikhet, about two and a half hours. Visit the Jhula Devi temple, hung with bells, and the KRC museum of the Kumaon Regiment, and walk through the pine forest of Chaubatia gardens. Overnight stay in Ranikhet.
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Jhula Devi Temple
A temple of Durga hung with thousands of bells.
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Chaubatia Gardens
Orchards and pine forest with Himalayan views.
Ranikhet to Kausani via Almora
Today's travel: from Ranikhet to Almora (about 46 km, 1 hr) and from Almora to Kausani (about 225 km, 4 hrs 30 min). Stop at Almora for the Kasar Devi temple and the old Lala Bazaar, then continue to Kausani for the sunset over the snow peaks. Overnight stay in Kausani.
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Kasar Devi Temple
A hilltop temple on Crank's Ridge.
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Kausani sunset
The 300 km Himalayan panorama from Trishul to Panchachuli.
Kausani
Watch the sunrise light the peaks. Visit the Anasakti Ashram where Gandhi stayed, a tea estate, and the old Baijnath temples on the Gomti river. Overnight stay in Kausani.
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Anasakti Ashram
The ashram where Mahatma Gandhi stayed in 1929.
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Baijnath Temples
A group of 12th-century stone temples by the river.
Kausani to Kathgodam
Leave after breakfast for the drive down to Kathgodam. Drive from Kausani to Kathgodam (about 182 km, 3 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Kathgodam. 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: Kausani to Kathgodam
182 km · ~3h 38m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kausani
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
182 km · 3h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KathgodamKathgodam, 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: Kausani to Kathgodam
182 km · ~4h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kausani
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kausani. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kausani → Kathgodam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~182 km
~4h 3m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹560
- Arrive in Kathgodam
Kathgodam, 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: Kausani to Kathgodam
Nearest railway stations: Kotdwara (about 49 km away) for Kausani, Kathgodam for Kathgodam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 6h 55m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 1h 45m wait
1 change · 9h 10m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 2h 55m wait
1 change · 9h 10m in total
Change trains at Najibabad Jn — about 2h 55m 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.
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Drive back to Kathgodam.
Tour Overview
The classic Kumaon hill circuit: the lake town of Nainital, the cantonment of Ranikhet, the old hill town of Almora and Kausani, with one of the widest Himalayan panoramas in India.
This 6-day, 5-night package starts and ends in Kathgodam. The route runs Kathgodam → Nainital → Ranikhet → Almora → Kausani → Kathgodam, about 557 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 Nainital Kausani Tour from Kathgodam
- Naini Lake
- Naina Devi Temple
- Snow View Point
- Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal
- Jhula Devi Temple
- Chaubatia Gardens
- Kasar Devi Temple
- Kausani sunset
Inclusions in the Nainital Kausani Tour Package
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kathgodam 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 Nainital Kausani 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 Nainital Kausani Tour
Best time to visit: March–June, September–December
Route: Kathgodam → Nainital → Ranikhet → Almora → Kausani → Kathgodam (about 557 km in all)
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Shri Gv Inn, 600 Mtrs From Tiffin Top, Nainital; 3-star hotel in Ranikhet; 3-star hotel in Kausani, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Kathgodam. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹28,880 | ₹19,730 |
| 33 Persons | ₹24,060 | ₹18,120 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹21,180 | ₹15,430 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹19,590 | ₹14,410 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹16,980 | ₹13,340 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
The trip starts from Kathgodam, which is itself the railway station for this route, so no train is needed.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Naini Lake
- Naina Devi Temple
- Snow View Point
- Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal
- Jhula Devi Temple
- Chaubatia Gardens
- Kasar Devi Temple
- Kausani sunset
- Anasakti Ashram
- Baijnath Temples
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
March–June, September–December is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kathgodam 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
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: March–June, September–December
Route: Kathgodam → Nainital → Ranikhet → Almora → Kausani → Kathgodam (about 557 km in all)
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Shri Gv Inn, 600 Mtrs From Tiffin Top, Nainital; 3-star hotel in Ranikhet; 3-star hotel in Kausani, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
6 days and 5 nights. It starts from Kathgodam on day 1 and you are back in Kathgodam on day 6.
Kathgodam → Nainital → Ranikhet → Almora → Kausani → Kathgodam. That is about 557 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹19,730 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹13,340 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 Kathgodam 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, September–December.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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