- Fairhavens, a stone and wood British-style lodge, is a few minutes away from the Mall in Nainital. The hotel has an in-house restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine.
- The tariff for a standard double room on a twin sharing basis is Rs 1,450, plus taxes.
- The tariff for a lake view suite on a twin sharing basis is Rs 1,850, plus taxes.
- The tariff for a family suite, that has two double beds, is Rs 1,950, plus taxes.
Foreign passport holders will be charged the same tariff payable in dollars at all three hotels.
Fairhavens, near the head post office, Mallital, Nainital. Phone: 05942-36057. Fax: 05942-36604
New Delhi: 011-2253151, 2254614.
- The Claridges Naini Retreat is located one kilometre from Nainital's Mall, but 1,995 metres above sea level, on the Ayarpatta hills that looks over the Naini lake. The hotel has 34 rooms and is located in a building that was once the home of the Maharaja of Pilibhit. The resort offers facilities like golfing, boating, horse riding, fishing, nature walks, barbeques, a massage room, table tennis, and a swimming pool.
The hotel offers the following packages:
- Package valid till October 15 and from November 15 to December 20:
The two nights and three days package for a double room is priced at Rs 4,800 per couple on a twin sharing basis. This is inclusive of breakfast, dinner and taxes.
- Package valid from October 16 to November 14:
The two nights and three days package for a double room is priced at Rs 6,800 per couple on a twin sharing basis. This is inclusive of breakfast, dinner and taxes.
Children below five will not be charged. Children between five and 12 will be charged Rs 750 for the package. An extra person will be charged Rs 1,100 for the package.
The same rate is valid for foreign passport holders.
The Claridges Naini Retreat, Ayarpatta Slopes. Phones: 05942-35105, 35108. Fax: 05942-35103.
New Delhi. Phone: 011-6413303, 6413304.
- Hotel Manu Maharani offers its tariffs till March 31, 2001:
- The tariff for a standard double room is Rs 3,300, plus taxes, per night on a twin sharing basis.
- The tariff for a lake facing double room is Rs 3,800, plus taxes, per night on a twin sharing basis.
- The tariff for a double room with a terrace is Rs 4,500, plus taxes, per night on a twin sharing basis.
- The tariff for a duplex double room is Rs 5,200, plus taxes, per night on a twin sharing basis.
- The tariff for a suite is Rs 5,900, plus taxes, per night on a twin sharing basis.
Children below 10 not requiring an extra bed will not be charged. An extra person will be charged Rs 300 per night.
Its facilities include a restaurant, a bar, a beauty parlour, a health club, a billiards room, indoor games, a business centre, conference facilities, a foreign exchange counter and a travel desk service.
The Manu Maharani, Grassmere Estate, Nainital. Phone: 05942-37341. Fax: 37350.
New Delhi: 011-3271383, 3275101.
- Shervani Hilltop Inn offers the following room tariffs for the season.
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The tariff for a single room is Rs 1,850 per night. This includes taxes, breakfast and dinner.
- The tariff for a deluxe room is Rs 2,500 per night on a twin sharing basis. This includes taxes, breakfast and dinner.
- The tariff for the suite is Rs 2,850 per night on a twin sharing basis. This includes taxes, breakfast and dinner.
Children below five are free. An extra person will be charged Rs 580 per night. This is inclusive of breakfast, dinner and taxes.
Facilities available: an in-house restaurant, free jeep service to Mall Road and back, long distance call facilities, access to the children's park.
The same rate is valid for foreign passport holders.
The Shervani Hilltop Inn, Mallital. Phones: 05942-36128, 36304, 37418
- Vikram Vintage Inn, a four star hotel offers the following room tariffs.
Tariff valid till September 30 and from November 1 to March 31, 2001:
- The tariff for the double room is Rs 1,450 per night on a twin sharing basis.
- The tariff for the suite is Rs 3,200 plus taxes per night for five people.
Children below five will not be charged. Children between five and 12 will be charged Rs 250 per night. An extra person will be charged Rs 250 per night. Meals will be charged extra.
Tariff valid from October 1 to 31:
- The tariff for the double room is Rs 3,000, plus taxes, per night on a twin sharing basis. This includes breakfast and dinner.
- The tariff for the suite is Rs 4,000 plus taxes per night for five people. This includes breakfast and dinner.
Children below five will not be charged. Children between five and 12 will be charged Rs 600 per night. An extra person will be charged Rs 600 per night. Meals will be charged extra.
The same rate is valid for foreign passport holders.
The Vikram Vintage Inn, Mallital. Phones: 05942-35877 or fax: 05942-35877.
- Hotel Arif Castle offers its packages.
- Package valid till September 30 and from October 21 to December 20:
The two nights and three days package for a double room is priced 3,300 per couple, inclusive of taxes. This includes breakfast and dinner.
The three nights and four days package is priced at Rs 4,500 per couple, inclusive of taxes. This includes breakfast and taxes.
Children below five will not be charged. Children between five and 12 will be charged Rs 300 per day for the package. An extra person will be charged Rs 450 per night for the package.
- Package valid till from October 1 to 20:
The two nights and three days package for a double room is priced 4,444 per couple, inclusive of taxes. This includes breakfast and dinner.
The three nights and four days package is priced at Rs 6,666 per couple, inclusive of taxes. This includes breakfast and taxes.
Children below five will not be charged. Children between five and 12 will be charged Rs 300 per day for the package. An extra person will be charged Rs 450 per night for the package.
The hotel offers their room rates till March 31, 2001:
- The tariff for the deluxe room is Rs 2,400, plus taxes, per night on a twin sharing basis.
- The tariff for the super deluxe is Rs 2,700, plus taxes, per night on a twin sharing basis.
- The tariff for the exclusive double room is Rs 3,300, plus taxes, per night o a twin sharing basis.
Facilities available: conference hall, 24 hours coffee shop, jacuzzi and steam bath, gymnasium, billiards, health club, beauty parlour, foreign exchange, sports room, children park, video games and a discotheque.
The same rate is valid for foreign passport holders.
Hotel Arif Castle, Jahangirabad House, Mallital. Phones: 05942-38501, 38502, 38503 or fax: 05942-36231.
New Delhi: 011-3358199.
- Hotel Belvedere Palace was once a palace of the Raja of Awagarh.
The hotel offers its packages for the season:
- The two nights and three days weekend package is priced at Rs 3,999 per couple for a standard double room. This includes breakfast, lunch or dinner and taxes.
- The three nights and four days package is priced at Rs 7,777 per couple for a standard double room. This includes breakfast, lunch or dinner, sightseeing and taxes.
Children below six will not be charged. Children above six will be charged Rs 1,400 for the package. An extra person will be charged Rs 1,400 for the package.
The hotel offers its tariffs till March 31, 2001:
- The tariff for a standard double room is Rs 1,150, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a superior double room is Rs 1,350, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a suite is Rs 1,890, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a family room is Rs 2,150, plus taxes, per night.
Children below 12 will not be charged. An extra person will be charged Rs 300 per night.
Its facilities include a restaurant, golf, water sports and conference facilities.
Belvedere Palace, Awagarh Estate, Mallital. Phones: 05942-35082, 37434.
New Delhi: 011-
Bombay: Travellers Inn: 022-8376823.
- Alka Hotel offers its tariffs for the year.
Tariffs valid till September 30 and from November 1 to March 31, 2001:
- The tariff for a four bed apartment for four people is Rs 2,500, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a luxury room for two adults and two children below 10 is Rs 1,800, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a deluxe room for a couple is Rs 1,500, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a semi-deluxe room for a couple is Rs 1,300, plus taxes, per night.
Children below 10 will not be charged. An extra person will be charged Rs 300 per night.
Tariffs valid from October 1 to 31:
- The tariff for a four bed apartment for four people is Rs 4,200, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a luxury room for two adults and two children below 10 is Rs 3,000, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a deluxe room for a couple is Rs 2,300, plus taxes, per night.
- The tariff for a semi-deluxe room for a couple is Rs 2,000, plus taxes, per night.
Children below 10 will not be charged. An extra person will be charged Rs 300 per night.
Its facilities include a restaurant, a pool table and billiards table.
Alka Hotel, Mall road. Phone: 05942-35220. Fax: 36629.
- Hotel Grand offers its tariffs.
Tariffs valid from September 15 to September 25, 2000.
- The tariff for a standard double room is Rs 1,000, plus taxes, per couple per night.
- The tariff for a suite is Rs 1,400, plus taxes, per couple per night.
Tariffs valid from September 25 to November 15, 2000:
- The tariff for a standard double room is Rs 1,500, plus taxes, per couple per night.
- The tariff for a suite is Rs 2,200, plus taxes, per couple per night.
Hotel Grand, Mallital. Phone; 05942-35406.
Nainital is a picturesque hill station in Uttar Pradesh, which got its name from the Naini lake set in a mountain hollow. Tal translates to mean lake, and thus came about the name of the hill station discovered by the Europeans in 1841. The peak tourist season in Nainital is between March and July.
The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, 35 kms away, which is connected by trains from Delhi and Howrah. The Ranikhet Express connects Kathgodam with Delhi. The Howrah-Kathgodam Bagh Express connects Calcutta with Kathgodam. The narrow gauge trains connect Lucknow to Lalkuan which is 55 kms from Nainital. The Ranikhet Express connects Luknow with Lalkuan.
From Lalkuan and Kathgodam regular taxi and bus services are available for Nainital. Nainital is well connected with Delhi. There are regular buses from New Delhi to Nainital; one can take either AC, deluxe or ordinary buses from the ISBT bus terminal in Delhi. Nainital is well connected by buses with other parts of the state. Inter state services are also available. The state transport corporation as well as the private operators have their buses on this route.
Nainital is 306 kms north-east of New Delhi, 401 kms from Lucknow, 67 kms from Almora, 141 kms from Bareli and 40 kms from Haldwani. Ranikhet is 59 kms away and the Corbett National Park is kms away from Nainital.