Nainital Tour Package from Kolkata (3 Days)
3-day Nainital tour from Kolkata: Kathgodam and Nainital. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹10,210 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
10° – 18°C
October in Nainital
Description
3-day Nainital tour from Kolkata: Kathgodam and Nainital. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹10,210 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 8 handpicked stops, including Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Mall Road and more. March–June, 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 Itsy Hotels Shri Gv Inn, 600 Mtrs From Tiffin Top, Nainital. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Nainital
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 0°C – 23°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Kolkata to Nainital
Reach Kathgodam by train from Kolkata, where our driver meets you. 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 on the north shore, one of the Shakti Peethas, and spend the evening walking along the Mall Road by the lake. 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: Kolkata to Kathgodam
1365 km · ~28h 38m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 341Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 491Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 683Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 833Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1024Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1174Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 50m 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: Kolkata to Kathgodam
1365 km · ~30h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolkata
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolkata → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~683 km
~15h 11m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- Change buses at a major city (around km 683)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kathgodam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kathgodam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~683 km
~15h 11m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- 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: Kolkata to Kathgodam
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Kathgodam for Kathgodam.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 10m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 22h 15m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 23h 25m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 2h 17m 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.
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.
- 1
Naini Lake
Boating on the lake at the heart of town.
- 2
Naina Devi Temple
The Shakti Peetha temple on the north shore of the lake.
- 3
Mall Road
The evening walk along the lake front.
Lakes and viewpoints
Ride the cable car up to Snow View Point for the view of Nanda Devi and the snow peaks (best in the morning), then walk or ride a pony to Tiffin Top. In the afternoon, drive to Bhimtal, with its island aquarium, and Naukuchiatal, the lake of nine corners. Overnight stay in Nainital.
- 1
Snow View Point
A cable car ride up for views of Nanda Devi and the snow peaks.
- 2
Tiffin Top
A ridge-top viewpoint over the town and the valley.
- 3
Bhimtal
A larger lake with an island aquarium in the middle.
- 4
Naukuchiatal
The lake of nine corners, quiet and good for paddle boats.
Nainital to Kolkata
Visit Kainchi Dham, the ashram of Neem Karoli Baba, on the way down to the plains. Drive from Nainital to Kathgodam (about 44 km, 1 hr). Board the train from Kathgodam back to Kolkata (about 1,341 km), and the tour ends.
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: Nainital to Kathgodam
44 km · ~53m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nainital
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
44 km · 53m 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: Nainital to Kathgodam
44 km · ~59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Kathgodam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~44 km
~59m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹170
- 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: Nainital to Kathgodam
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Kathgodam for Kathgodam.
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: Kathgodam to Kolkata
1341 km · ~28h 49m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kathgodam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 447Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 597Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 747Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 894Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1044Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1194Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KolkataKolkata, West Bengal
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 Kolkata
1341 km · ~29h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~671 km
~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Change buses at a major city (around km 671)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kolkata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kolkata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~671 km
~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Arrive in Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal
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 Kolkata
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Kathgodam, Howrah Jn for Kolkata.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 25h 5m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 19m wait
1 change · 25h 25m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 26h 15m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 3h 46m 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
Kainchi Dham
The ashram of Neem Karoli Baba on the road from Nainital.
- 2
Drive back to Kolkata.
Tour Overview
Nainital is the lake town of Kumaon, built around the eye-shaped Naini Lake at about 2,000 m. Short drives lead to the quieter lakes of Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal and to viewpoints of the Himalayan peaks.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Kolkata. The route runs Kolkata → Kathgodam → Nainital → Kathgodam → Kolkata, about 2,793 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Nainital Tour from Kolkata
- Naini Lake
- Naina Devi Temple
- Mall Road
- Snow View Point
- Tiffin Top
- Bhimtal
- Naukuchiatal
- Kainchi Dham
Inclusions in the Nainital Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kolkata 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
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Nainital 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 Tour
Best time to visit: March–June, September–December
Route: Kolkata → Kathgodam → Nainital → Kathgodam → Kolkata (about 2,793 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kathgodam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Shri Gv Inn, 600 Mtrs From Tiffin Top, Nainital, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Kolkata. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹46,450 | ₹16,540 | ₹13,460 |
| 33 Persons | ₹38,650 | ₹15,520 | ₹12,440 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹34,060 | ₹14,390 | ₹11,310 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹31,550 | ₹13,880 | ₹10,800 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹27,310 | ₹13,290 | ₹10,210 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Kolkata the drive is about 1,406 km each way, so the cab option adds about 3 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kathgodam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Naini Lake
- Naina Devi Temple
- Mall Road
- Snow View Point
- Tiffin Top
- Bhimtal
- Naukuchiatal
- Kainchi Dham
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.
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 Kolkata 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
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train 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: Kolkata → Kathgodam → Nainital → Kathgodam → Kolkata (about 2,793 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kathgodam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: Itsy Hotels Shri Gv Inn, 600 Mtrs From Tiffin Top, Nainital, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Kolkata on day 1 and you are back in Kolkata on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Kolkata → Kathgodam → Nainital → Kathgodam → Kolkata. That is about 2,793 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹13,460 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹10,210 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Kolkata and back. By cab from Kolkata the drive is about 1,406 km each way, so the cab option adds about 3 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kathgodam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
March–June, September–December.
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