Delhi to Nainital is approximately 310 km by road via Moradabad (NH9) and Kathgodam. The highway section (Delhi to Kathgodam) is about 260 km and takes 5 hours. The remaining 50 km from Kathgodam to Nainital is winding mountain road taking 1.5–2 hours. EZPZ Taxi offers Nainital trips with hill-experienced drivers — call +91-9871121217.
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Delhi to Nainital is 310–325 km by road — a 6–7 hour drive via NH-9 through Moradabad, Rampur, and Kashipur.
Route Breakdown
| Segment | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi → Moradabad (NH-9) | 165 km | 3 hrs |
| Moradabad → Rampur → Kashipur | 85 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Kashipur → Haldwani | 35 km | 45 min |
| Haldwani → Nainital (hill road) | 35 km | 1 hr |
| Total | ~315 km | 6–7 hrs |
Haldwani: Gateway to Kumaon
Haldwani is the last major plains town before the hills begin. Stock up on groceries here if needed. Your EZPZ driver will know the best fuel stop before the hill climb.
Nainital Lake & Town
Nainital sits around a stunning lake (Naini Lake) at 2,084m. Key attractions:
- Naini Lake boating: Paddle boats and rowboats from ₹100–300
- Snow View Point: Ropeway to 2,270m for Himalayan views — ₹350 round trip
- Mall Road: Lakeside promenade with shops and restaurants
- Naina Devi Temple: At the north end of the lake
👉 Full Nainital travel guide — complete guide to Kumaon 👉 Book Delhi to Nainital taxi — Sedan from ₹4,600 · +91-9871121217
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