Spiritual and Scenic Weekend Trip from Palam Vihar to Nainital, Kainchi Dham, and Neeb Karori Baba Ashram

Day 1: Depart and Travel to Nainital

Palam Vihar, Gurgaon to Nainital, Uttarakhand, India on April 12, 2025

6:00PM

Departure from Palam Vihar, Gurgaon

Begin your journey at 6 PM from Palam Vihar. Prepare for an overnight road trip to Nainital, expecting around 7-8 hours of travel with breaks as needed.
INR 0, 8 hours

2:00AM

Arrive and Check-in at Nainital Hotel

Reach Nainital early morning and check into your hotel or guest house to rest before exploring.
INR 1500-3000 (approx. hotel cost), 4 hours

Day 2: Explore Nainital and Ashrams

Nainital and Kainchi Dham, Uttarakhand, India on April 13, 2025

6:00AM

Early Morning at Naini Lake

Enjoy a peaceful early morning boat ride on Naini Lake to experience the scenic beauty before the crowds arrive. Boating opens by 6:30 AM.
INR 150-250, 1.5 hours

7:30AM

Breakfast at Machan Restaurant

Enjoy a filling breakfast with views of the lake offering parathas and eggs to energize you for the day ahead.
INR 300-500, 1 hour

8:30AM

Visit Naina Devi Temple and Mall Road

Visit the revered Naina Devi Temple and take a stroll along Mall Road for sightseeing and souvenir shopping.
Free, 2 hours

11:00AM

Check-out and Drive to Kainchi Dham

Check out of your Nainital hotel and drive approximately 1 hour to Kainchi Dham Ashram to experience the spiritual setting.
INR 0 (transport cost), 1 hour

12:00PM

Lunch near Kainchi Dham

Have lunch at a local restaurant or the ashram canteen offering vegetarian meals.
INR 200-400, 1 hour

1:00PM

Explore Kainchi Dham Ashram

Spend time visiting the ashram grounds, Hanuman temple, and soaking in the peaceful spiritual vibe characteristic of Neem Karoli Baba’s place.
Free, 2.5 hours

3:30PM

Drive to Neeb Karori Baba Ashram

Travel around 1 hour to Neeb Karori Baba Ashram to further your spiritual journey and temple visits.
INR 0 (transport cost), 1 hour

4:30PM

Visit Neeb Karori Baba Ashram

Explore the sacred temples and grounds dedicated to Lord Shiva and other deities with a tranquil atmosphere perfect for meditation and reflection.
Free, 2 hours

6:30PM

Early Dinner at Ashram or Nearby Eatery

Have an early sattvic vegetarian dinner at the ashram canteen or a local restaurant to prepare for your night journey.
INR 200-400, 1 hour

7:30PM

Begin Return Journey to Palam Vihar

Start your return drive to Palam Vihar aiming to reach by early morning on April 14, a long 7-8 hour drive ahead.
INR 0 (transport/fuel), 8 hours

Day 3: Arrive Home Early Morning

Palam Vihar, Gurgaon, Haryana, India on April 14, 2025

3:30AM

Arrival at Palam Vihar

Reach home safely by around 3:30 AM, completing your spiritual and scenic weekend trip.
INR 0, End of itinerary