Nainital and the lake area is the most suitable for schoolchildren with pleasant trekking trails. Basic facilities for amateur trekkers are available in and around Nainital. The hill areas of Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani, Chaukori, and Pithoragarh are ideal for the more experienced trekkers. The Himalayan glacier area of the Kumaon hills has difficult routes, picturesque riverbeds, and rhododendron forests. The Kumaon region also provides perfect background for other adventure sports like paragliding, rock climbing, river rafting, and mountaineering.
Regular flights operate during the summer.
An all-weather airstrip has been constructed at Pithoragarh. The nearest railhead for Nainital and Almora is Kathgodam. Kumaon is well connected with most important cities by road. For more information on Kumaon region, one can contact the offices of UP Tourism located in several towns and cities. Tourist Office, Pithoragarh Ph.