Colourful temples of Kainchi Dham ashram among green hills near Nainital (photo: Mohit Mehta, Unsplash)

Things to Do at Kainchi Dham: Darshan, Prasad and Nearby Lakes

Have darshan at the Hanuman and Maharaj-ji temples, sit quietly by the Shipra, take prasad, and pair the visit with Bhimtal, Nainital or Mukteshwar.

Must doDarshan of Maharaj-ji
PrasadAt the ashram
Add-onBhimtal or Nainital
Time needed1-2 hours

At the ashram

Darshan

Join the queue for the Hanuman temple and Maharaj-ji's temple; it moves steadily on most days.

All year30-60 minEasy

Hanuman Chalisa

Many devotees sit and recite the Hanuman Chalisa, Maharaj-ji's favourite prayer.

All year15 minEasy

Prasad

Take prasad from the ashram counter; on 15 June there is a large bhandara.

All year15 minEasy

Easy add-ons

Bhimtal

A large lake with an island, about 20 km away.

All year2-3 hrsEasy

Nainital

Boating on Naini Lake, the Mall Road and Naina Devi temple.

All yearHalf dayEasy

Mukteshwar

A quiet hill village with orchards, an old Shiva temple and Himalayan views.

Oct - JunHalf dayEasy

Things to Do at Kainchi Dham: FAQs

How much time do I need at Kainchi Dham?

One to two hours on a normal day; longer on weekends and holidays.

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