Nainital Getaway

Tour Overview

• Package Name: Varanasi & Nainital Getaway .
• Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days in Nainital (Plus overnight train travel) .
• Routing: Varanasi to Delhi (Overnight Train), Delhi to Nainital (Drive), Nainital to Delhi (Drive), Delhi to Varanasi (Overnight Train) .
• Key Highlights: Sariya Tal, Lovers Point, Naina Devi Temple, Mall Road, and a visit to the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram (Kainchi Dham) .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Varanasi to Delhi (Overnight Train)

• Itinerary:
  • In the evening, board the Mahamana Express (Train 22417) from Varanasi Junction .
  • Departure is at 18:55 hrs .
  • Relax and enjoy a comfortable overnight journey through the heartland of India toward Delhi (Journey duration is approximately 13 hours and 10 minutes) .

Day 2: Arrival in Delhi and Drive to Nainital

• Hotel: Royal Court Bhimtal or similar .
• Meals: Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Pull into New Delhi railway station early in the morning at 08:05 hrs .
  • Freshen up, gather your bags, and meet your driver to board a private 16-seater Urbania .
  • Enjoy a scenic drive winding through the stunning Shivalik foothills and lush green forests toward Nainital in the Kumaon hills (Distance is approximately 310 Kms, taking about 7 hours) .
  • Check into your hotel in the Nainital/Bhimtal area, freshen up, and spend the evening at your leisure .

Day 3: Nainital Sightseeing

• Hotel: Royal Court Bhimtal or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Begin the morning with visits to Sariya Tal, Lovers Point, Lake View Point, and the Himalayan Botanical Garden & Cave Garden .
  • You have the option to trek to Tiffin Top via a horse ride (at your own cost) .
  • In the afternoon, explore Mall Road, seek blessings at the Naina Devi Temple, and browse the Tibetan Market .
  • Optional afternoon activities (at your own cost) include the Snow View Point Cable Car and the High Altitude Zoo .
  • Note: Larger vehicles (like Urbania/Tempo Travellers) are not permitted inside Nainital city limits; local transport (Tavera) will be arranged for this sightseeing .

Day 4: Nainital to Delhi and Overnight Train to Varanasi

• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and check out by 11:00 hrs .
  • En route to Delhi, visit the sacred Neem Karoli Baba Ashram (Kainchi Dham) to seek blessings .
  • Continue the scenic drive through the Uttarakhand countryside back to the New Delhi railway station .
  • Board the BNRS SF EXPRESS (Train 12582) departing New Delhi at 22:50 hrs for your overnight journey to Banaras .
  • You will arrive in Banaras at 10:00 hrs on the following day (October 5), concluding your tour .

Accommodation Summary

• Bhimtal (Nainital area): Royal Court Bhimtal or similar (Luxury Room with Balcony or Run of House) for 2 Nights .

Package Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

• Hotel stay as per the selected option for 2 nights .
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel .
• Private 16-seater Urbania for transfers between Delhi and Nainital (AC functions on flat/non-hill stretches only) .
• Private local vehicles (Tavera) for Nainital local sightseeing .
• All toll taxes, inter-state taxes, parking, fuel, and driver allowances .
• GST at 5% .

Exclusions

• Train tickets for the journey between Varanasi and Delhi .
• Early morning or late-night pick-up and drop services .
• Guide fees, entry fees, cable car/ropeway tickets, horse rides, and porter charges .
• Adventure activities such as safaris, rafting, paragliding, and boat rides .
• Extra meals, drinks, and any items not explicitly listed in the inclusions .
• Travel and medical insurance .