Delhi to Nainital Taxi Tour — 4 Days / 3 Nights

300 km from Delhi • Uttarakhand • Complete 4-day itinerary

Nainital, the Lake District of India, is 300 km from Delhi. Our 2 to 4 day packages cover Naini Lake, Snow View Point, Naina Devi Temple, Bhimtal, Sattal, and Naukuchiatal.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi → Nainital

🛣️ About 310 km ⏱️ 7–8 hours with stops

Naini Lake, Nainital Photo to be added

East through Hapur, Moradabad and Rampur to Haldwani, then up the hill road from Kathgodam to the lake town of Nainital.

  1. 6:00 AM Pickup from your home or hotel in Delhi NCR
  2. 8:30 AM Breakfast near Gajraula
  3. 12:30 PM Lunch near Rampur or Haldwani
  4. 4:00 PM Arrive in Nainital, hotel check-in
  5. 4:30 PM Boating on Naini Lake The pear-shaped lake at the heart of the town. Rowing boats, pedal boats and yachts are hired at the Mall Road jetties and paid on the spot.
  6. 6:00 PM Naina Devi Temple and Mall Road The temple of the town's goddess on the northern shore of the lake, one of the Shakti Peeths.

Overnight: Nainital

Tip: On weekends and holidays Nainital limits vehicles entering the town; the driver will park at the designated point and a shuttle or short walk takes you in.

Day 2

Nainital Local

🛣️ About 20 km, around the lake ⏱️ 1 hour in total

Snow View Point, Nainital Photo to be added

The viewpoints, the temple and the zoo, finishing on the water.

  1. 8:30 AM Snow View Point by cable car A cable car from the Mall rises to a ridge with views of the Nanda Devi and Trishul peaks on clear mornings.
  2. 10:30 AM Naina Devi Temple The temple of the town's goddess on the northern shore of the lake, one of the Shakti Peeths.
  3. 11:30 AM Tiffin Top A viewpoint on Ayarpatta hill, reached by a pony ride or a 4 km forest walk, looking over the lake and the plains.
  4. 1:00 PM Lunch on Mall Road
  5. 2:30 PM Nainital Zoo The G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo on Sher Ka Danda hill, with snow leopard, Himalayan black bear and leopards. Closed on Mondays. Open until 4:30 PM.
  6. 5:00 PM Boating on Naini Lake The pear-shaped lake at the heart of the town. Rowing boats, pedal boats and yachts are hired at the Mall Road jetties and paid on the spot.

Overnight: Nainital

Tip: The zoo is uphill from the Mall — the car can take you most of the way.

Day 3

Kausani / Ranikhet Day Trip

🛣️ About 130 km round trip (Ranikhet); about 240 km with Kausani ⏱️ 4–7 hours of driving

Ranikhet Photo to be added

Into the Kumaon hills to the cantonment town of Ranikhet, and on to Kausani's Himalayan panorama if you want a longer day.

  1. 7:30 AM Breakfast and departure
  2. 10:00 AM Jhula Devi Temple, Ranikhet A temple hung with thousands of brass bells left by devotees whose wishes were granted.
  3. 11:00 AM Chaubatia Gardens Government orchards of apple, apricot and peach, with views of the snow peaks on clear days.
  4. 12:30 PM Lunch at Ranikhet
  5. 1:30 PM Kausani (optional) A ridge village with a 300 km sweep of Himalayan peaks — Trishul, Nanda Devi, Panchachuli. Gandhi stayed at the Anasakti Ashram here in 1929.
  6. 6:30 PM Back in Nainital

Overnight: Nainital

Tip: Kausani adds about three hours of driving; decide in the morning depending on the weather.

Day 4

Lake Circuit → Delhi

🛣️ About 340 km ⏱️ 8 hours with stops

Sattal Photo to be added

The three lakes below Nainital on the way down, then home to Delhi.

  1. 8:00 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 9:00 AM Sattal A cluster of connected lakes in an oak forest, loved by birdwatchers.
  3. 10:00 AM Naukuchiatal The 'lake of nine corners', with boating and paragliding over the water.
  4. 11:00 AM Bhimtal, with lunch The largest lake in the area, with a small island in the middle that houses an aquarium.
  5. 1:00 PM Depart for Delhi via Haldwani
  6. 8:30 PM Drop at your home or hotel in Delhi NCR

Tip: A night charge of ₹400 applies if the car is dropped after 11 PM.

Package Price

This 4-day tour runs 1,000 km, measured garage to garage, and that full distance is included in the price below.

VehicleSeatsKilometres includedPackage priceExtra km
Maruti Swift Dzire41,000 km₹16,000₹12/km
Maruti Ertiga61,000 km₹19,499₹15/km
Toyota Innova Crysta71,000 km₹24,499₹20/km
Toyota Innova Hycross71,000 km₹29,600₹25/km
Tempo Traveller 9-Seater91,000 km Call for price ₹25/km
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater121,000 km Call for price ₹28/km
Tempo Traveller 16-Seater161,000 km Call for price ₹32/km
Force Urbania 16-Seater161,000 km Call for price ₹38/km
Force Urbania with Maharaja Seats121,000 km Call for price ₹45/km

The price covers the vehicle, the chauffeur, fuel, the driver's allowance, all tolls and every state tax on the route. Kilometres are measured garage to garage. For a Tempo Traveller or Urbania, tap Call for price and our office will quote you directly.

Included in the package

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced chauffeur
  • Fuel for the entire journey
  • All kilometres listed for the package, measured garage to garage
  • Driver's daily allowance for every day of the trip
  • All highway and expressway tolls on the route
  • State and border taxes for every state on the route

Not included

  • Parking charges — payable as per actual
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Monument, temple and national park entry tickets
  • Tickets for any activity, ride or adventure sport
  • Helicopter, pony and palki charges
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Kilometres run beyond the package — charged at the per-km rate shown for each vehicle
  • Night charge of ₹400 — applicable if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day

Fare and kilometres

The fare is for the vehicle and not per passenger. It covers the kilometres listed for the package, measured garage to garage from our head office in Rajendra Place and back to it. Kilometres run beyond the package are charged at the per-km rate shown for the vehicle.

Parking charges are payable as per actual. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day.

Hotel accommodation, meals, monument and temple entry tickets, activity and adventure-sport tickets, and any local ride such as a helicopter, pony or palki are not part of the package.

Sightseeing and road conditions

Sightseeing is subject to the opening days and hours of each monument. We are not responsible if a monument, temple or park is closed on the day of your visit.

In some places the local taxi union does not allow outside vehicles for local sightseeing — in Ladakh, and for Rohtang Pass in Manali. There, the local sightseeing is done in a local taxi, paid separately.

Journey times may be affected by traffic, police or administrative restrictions, VIP movement, processions, strikes or road works, and we are not responsible for delays or itinerary changes caused by them.

In the event of a landslide, flood, heavy snowfall, earthquake or any other natural occurrence that closes a road or a monument, we are not responsible for the resulting delay, detour or cancellation. Any additional running or halt on that account is charged as per actual.

Quotations

Fares hold for the dates and itinerary quoted, and are revised if the dates, itinerary or vehicle change. Any revision in toll or state tax by the authorities applies as per actual.

Tempo Traveller and Urbania fares are quoted on request — please call the office for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days do I need for a Delhi to Nainital taxi tour?

Most travellers prefer 4 days for Nainital. This itinerary covers all major attractions. You can customise the duration by calling +91 9810438237.

What is the taxi fare for Delhi to Nainital?

The 4-day package starts at ₹16,000 in a Maruti Swift Dzire and includes 1,000 km measured garage to garage, the chauffeur, fuel, the driver's allowance, all tolls and every state tax on the route. Parking is extra, as per actual, and kilometres beyond the package are charged at the rate shown for each vehicle. Tempo Traveller and Urbania fares are quoted on request.

What is not included in the Delhi to Nainital package?

Parking charges, hotel accommodation, meals, monument and temple entry tickets, activity and adventure-sport tickets, and any local ride such as a helicopter, pony or palki are not included. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day.

Is the Delhi to Nainital route safe at night?

Yes. Our drivers are experienced on Nainital routes and trained for hill and highway driving. All vehicles are GPS-tracked.

Do you provide hotels with the tour package?

We provide transport only. However, we can suggest trusted hotels in Nainital based on your budget — just ask when you call.

Can I customise the 4-day Nainital itinerary?

Yes, all our itineraries are customisable. Call +91 9810438237 to discuss your preferences.

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