Nainital is the judicial capital of Uttarakhand state. The residence of the Governor is also located here. Hence the hill station enjoys high connectivity to all nearby towns and cities. Tourists will find no difficulty whatsoever to reach the place. Maybe that is one of the reasons for the high popularity of this hill station.
By Rail: Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Nainital town. There is regular train service to this Kathgodam from Delhi, Kolkata, and Dehradun. Though the station is located at a distance of 35 kilometers from the tourist destination, you can hire a taxi at an affordable rate. You can opt for a shared taxi as it will bring the rate further down.
By Road: There are daily bus services operated by Uttarakhand roadways to Nainital. You can board one from ISBT Anand Vihar in Delhi. A drive to the destination from the capital will take almost 7 to 8 hours. The National Highways NH 24 and NH 87 are in good condition and will take you through some enthralling sights.
By Air: The nearest international airport is Delhi. But there is a domestic airport in Pantnagar which is located at a distance of 70 kilometers from Nainital. Taxi service is available from the airport. It will take you directly to the hill station within a couple of hours.