Our guides near Kainchi Dham
Nainital
Lake town of the Kumaon hills
Bhimtal
A big, calm Kumaon lake with an island in the middle, close to Kathgodam
Mukteshwar
A quiet Kumaon hilltop with an old Shiva temple and a wall of snow peaks
Almora
The old Chand capital on a horseshoe ridge, with sweets, temples and snow views
Ranikhet
The 'queen's meadow': a clean, green cantonment town in Kumaon
Bagwal Mela, Devidhura
Eight minutes of shields, flying fruit and faith in the hills of Champawat
Places around Kainchi Dham
| Place | Distance | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhowali | ≈ 9 km | Fruit market town | All year |
| Nainital | ≈ 17-20 km | Lake town and Mall Road | All year |
| Bhimtal | ≈ 20 km | Large lake with an island | All year |
| Sattal | ≈ 25 km | Group of forest lakes | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
| Mukteshwar | ≈ 40 km | Orchards and Himalayan views | Oct - Jun |
| Almora | ≈ 45-50 km | Old Kumaon town | All year |
| Jageshwar | ≈ 80-85 km | Ancient temple group | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
Distances are by road and approximate.
Places Near Kainchi Dham: FAQs
Can I do Kainchi Dham and Nainital in one day?
Yes. Visit Kainchi in the morning and spend the afternoon at Naini Lake and the Mall Road.
