subject: Hotels In Naukuchiatal,uttranchal [print this page] you are going to wish you can take this natural beauty away with you. If you are on your honeymoon, rest assured you will cherish your days spent here for the rest of your life.
How to get there by Air
The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 80 km from Naukuchiatal. There are connecting bus services and private taxis plying to Naukuchiatal.
How to get there by Rail
The closest railhead for Naukuchiatal is at Kathgodam, 35 km away. Trains connect Kathgodam with Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow and Delhi. From Kathgodam you can take a hired taxi or bus to Naukuchiatal.
How to get there by Bus
Naukuchiatal is well connected with nearby cities like Nainital (26 km) in the state. Tourist and State owned bus services are available from Delhi to Naukuchiatal. It takes about 6hours to reach Naukuchiatal from Delhi. The route that follows is: Delhi-Rampur via Ghaziabad,Hapur,Gajrola, Moradabad
(NH24), Rampur-Ranibagh(NH87), Ranibagh-Naukuchiatal via Bhimtal(District Road).
Best time to Visit
March to August is a great time to visit, as are the autumn months of October-November.
There are a few mid-range and budget accommodations here. Be sure to book in advance as they can get filled up quickly. Binoculars and books on birds are definitely an asset here.
Nearby Places
Bhimtal 4 km away is the largest lake in Kumaon and is associated with Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers from the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. A magnificent lake, Bhimtal is where you can sail to your hearts content. It is also a great place where you can pick up excellent fruit preserves
and squashes. You can also choose to stay overnight in the hotels there. Sattal , 16 km away is pure adventure terrain you can choose from rock-climbing, rappelling, mountain-biking, river-crossing and kayaking here. There are some great private and government campsites here. For those not inclined to an adrenalin rush, take in the scenic beauty and learn about the areas history. Visit the Sattal Mission Estate and Methodist Ashram with its tiny church and beautiful grounds.
