Nainital News

Check out the latest travel news and updates from Nainital in chronological order. Read the recent news headlines about Nainital.

26 Jun 2025
Roadways Tempo Travellers will run in Chardham Yatra, booking will be open soon

Tempo Travellers will be operated in Chardham Yatra route, Kumbh area of Haridwar, Mussoorie, Nainital, Champawat, Auli. Currently, the corporation has only ordinary buses available on the hilly areas and Chardham Yatra routes. The operation of these Tempo Travellers will soon be started in various hill districts.

For the convenience of passengers, the Transport Corporation has purchased 20 Tempo Travellers, whose online booking will be started soon. Passengers will be able to get information about time, fare and booking on the corporation's website and mobile app.

25 Jun 2025
IHCL Partners with Uttarakhand Govt to Open Hospitality Skill Centre in Nainital

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has entered into an MoU with SETU Aayog, Uttarakhand Government, to set up a skill development centre in Nainital. Collaborating with Tata STRIVE and Kumaun University, the project targets training over 500 young individuals in hospitality services across three years. This initiative supports IHCL’s ESG+ strategy, fostering inclusive growth and sustainable skills development in India’s travel and tourism industry.

20 Jun 2025
Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Nainital, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh; Avoid Non-Essential Travel

The India Meteorological Department has declared a heavy rain alert for Nainital, Bageshwar, and parts of Uttarakhand, predicting storms with strong winds as the monsoon nears. Humid heat persists in the plains, while sporadic rainfall continues in hilly regions such as Dehradun, Tehri, and Almora.

06 Jun 2025
Nainital Sees Tourist Surge, Special Traffic Plan Enforced

Nainital is bustling with tourists during the peak summer season, boosting local businesses. To manage the heavy influx and ensure smooth traffic, police have rolled out a special traffic plan. Popular spots like the zoo, botanical garden, and Naini Lake are crowded with visitors enjoying boating and other attractions. Check hotels in Nainital.

04 Nov 2024
Heavy rush of tourists in Nainital due to Post Diwali long weekend

Nainital is bustling with tourists this Diwali weekend, with hotels reporting over 80% occupancy. The season has attracted many tourists from Gujarat and Maharashtra, enhancing business prospects for local vendors. Tourists are enjoying activities like boating on Naini Lake and exploring nearby attractions, contributing to a lively atmosphere in the Bhotia market.

12 Sep 2024
All schools in Haldwani and Nainital district will remain closed on 13th September due to Rain Red Alert

According to the weather forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places, heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places and thundershowers at some places are expected in Nainital district on 13th September. Due to which, a one day holiday has been declared in all the government, semi-government and private schools (all educational institutions running from class 1 to 12) and all Anganwadi centres of the district.

25 Jun 2024
Nainital to Kainchi Dham Taxi Service

Kainchi Dham has been increasingly recognized as a significant center of faith, resulting in a notable rise in the number of devotees over the past two years. Tourists visiting Nainital often travel to Kainchi Dham, typically using taxis or roadways buses that drop them off at Bhowali. From Bhowali, visitors need to travel an additional 8 kilometers by taxi to reach Kainchi Dham.

To enhance convenience for pilgrims and tourists, Kumaon Motor Owners Union Limited has introduced a direct taxi service from Nainital to Kainchi Dham. The bus fare is Rs 50, while the taxi fare ranges from Rs 80 to Rs 100 per person. These new services make the journey from Nainital to Kainchi Dham much more accessible and straightforward.

20 Feb 2024
Yellow Alert for 21 Feb!

There is a chance of light snowfall in elevated areas of the state, surpassing an altitude of 2500 meters. According to the weather forecast released by the Centre, a yellow alert has been issued for adverse weather conditions in Dehradun, including Tehri, Pauri, Champawat, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, and Haridwar districts tomorrow, i.e., on 21 February 2024.

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