Nainital Kausani Tour

Drive: Arrive at Kathgodam Railway Station/Bus Stand and drive uphill to Nainital (~35 km, 1.5 hours). Check-in & Rest: Check in to your hotel and freshen up. Sightseeing: Head to Nainital Lake for a relaxing boat ride, seek blessings at the historic Naina Devi Temple, and take an evening stroll along the lively Mall Road.

Morning Excursions: After breakfast, visit Snow View Point (via cable car/ropeway) for views of the Himalayan peaks, followed by Eco Cave Gardens and Tiffin Top (Dorothy’s Seat). Afternoon Lake Tour: Take a short drive around the nearby lake circuit, visiting Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, and Sattal. Evening: Return to Nainital for cafe hopping, shopping for local pine crafts, and Tibetan Market street food. Overnight: Nainital.

Drive: Check out after breakfast and drive toward Kausani (~115 km, 4 to 4.5 hours). En-Route Stops: Visit Kainchi Dham Ashram (Neem Karoli Baba Ashram). Pass through the scenic pine forests of Almora / Kosi River valley. Arrival in Kausani: Check in to your hotel. Sunset: Head out in the evening to witness the golden sunset glow (Alpenglow) over the Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchachuli peaks. Overnight: Kausani.

Sunrise: Catch the early sunrise over the Himalayan range directly from your resort or the main viewpoint. Morning Sightseeing: Visit the historic Anashakti Ashram (Gandhi Ashram) and tour the Kausani Tea Estate and Shawl Factory. Afternoon Excursion: Take an excursion down to the 12th-century stone temple complex of Baijnath on the banks of the Gomti River, or hike toward Rudradhari Waterfall and Temple. Overnight: Kausani.

Drive: Check out post-breakfast and begin the descent toward Kathgodam (~135 km, 4.5 to 5 hours). En-Route Sightseeing: Take the route via Ranikhet to stop by the Ranikhet Golf Course and the bell-filled Jhula Devi Temple. Departure: Arrive at Kathgodam Railway Station by late afternoon/evening in time for your return train or bus.