Himalayan View is a little further from where one can watch the Kosi River flowing 14 km in reverse order, as told by a guide who showed us the river via a Binocular. Click to learn more about Naini Lake.
Bird’s Eye View of Naini Lake
Kaladhungi Bridge – Built in 1899
Hotel Mariton (Gajraula) – Our Stoppage for Brunch
Hotel Mariton (Gajraula) – Our Stoppage for Brunch – This photo was taken during the Delhi–Nainital trip at National Highway 24, Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh. We stop our hired car for brunch at Hotel Mariton (Gajraula). There is McDonald’s as well as Bikanervala on this side of the road, but for a change, I selected Hotel Mariton.
How far is Nainital from Delhi by Car?
Nainital from Delhi distance is 289 km approx. and was nine hour’s journey if there had been no traffic jams at Garhmukteshwar because of the Ganga Dussehra festival, the journey would have been completed in fewer hours.
South Delhi > Okhla Railway Station > Anand Vihar Terminal > Simbhawli > Garhmukteshwar > Gajraula > Rampur > Bajpur > Uddham Singh Nagar > Kaladhungi > Nainital
6:30 early morning hours, we are at South Delhi ready inside the Toyota Innova and journey towards Nainital following National Highway 24. Road condition – Good.
At 8:45 am, we were at Garhmukteshwar – 104 km from South Delhi, and a huge traffic jam. The two-km distance took about 1:30 hours. Anyway, after another 17 km journey, we stop at Meriton on the right-hand side of National Highway 24, Gajraula. On the left-hand side is Mcdonalds’. We have traveled about 121 km approx till now and have the urge for breakfast. We opt for Hotel Meriton.
Idli, dosa, tea, and again continuing our journey.
Another 59 km and a left turn as we have to leave National Highway 24. National Highway goes up to Lucknow – The capital of Uttar Pradesh. Finally, via Rampur, Bajpur, Uddham Singh Nagar, and Kaladhungi, we reach Nainital at 3:30 pm.
By evening, we were refreshed for a walk towards Mall Road, Nainital.
Mall Road is a common name and is famous among travelers for shopping, leisure walks, and happening place. Mall Road is a common name and a happening place also at Manali, Shimla.
I was thinking of visiting Pithoragarh also. Upon query at Uttarakhand Parivahan Nigam Bus Station, Nainital, yes, there is a bus to Pithoragarh, and the distance is 180 km approx.
How far is Bikaner and Merta from Pushkar?
Bikaner and Merta from Pushkar are 253km and 59 km approx. via National Highway 89.
Radha Rani Mandir – Also known as Shriji Temple or Thakur Shri Ladli ji Maharaj Temple
After the visit to Mandir Shri Kushal Bihari Ji, I walked towards the nearby temple, Radha Rani Mandir, situated on top of Brahamachal Parvat (mountain). I had talks with Shri Madan Lal Goswami, the priest present within the temple area, and upon my request, he narrated the History of Radha Rani Temple:
Radha Rani Mandir is also known as Shriji Mandir or Thakur Shree Ladli ji Maharaj Mandir. The temple was established by Shri Bhatt Narayan, but from time to time, various respected devotees such as Todarmal, Gwalior Naresh Man Singh, Jaipur King, and Seth Harbulal renovated the temple.
Radha Rani was born in the month of Bhaado (August-September); thus birthday of Radha Rani is celebrated in the month of September. During the Shravan month (July-August), Hariyali Teej Jhula Festival commences, and during the Falgun month (February-March), Lathmar Holi is organized.
Aarti Timings
5:00/7:30 morning hours
2:00 afternoon hours
7:30/9 evening hours
Thank you – said I.
Donations and prayers.
Vrindavan to Barsana – Distance and Driving Directions
The distance between Vrindavan to Barsana is approx. 40+ Kms. You have to reach Chhata/Barsana More (approx. 25 km from Vrindavan) via National Highway 2 and turn left. And from the left turn, Barsana is approx. 19 km.
Recently, during a visit to Barsana from Vrindavan to attend Laddu Holi and Lathmar Holi, I followed the route as below:
Vrindavan > Chhtikara by sharing the auto (Rs. 10)
Chhtikara > Chhata by ordinary bus (Rs. 18/21 km)
Chhata > Barsana by ordinary bus (Rs. 16/19 km)
or,
Chhtikara > Barsana by ordinary bus (Rs. 32/40km)
(Once I paid Rs. 26 from Chhtikara to Barsana, but rates increase as per diesel rate, I guess)
Chhtikara is 6 km from Vrindavan on National Highway 2. Maybe one will get the direct bus to Barsana, or one has to get down at Chhata to catch another bus to Barsana.
During Lathmar Holi day, there was a direct private bus from Vrindavan to Barsana – Rs. 70. And the same day, while returning,g another private bus from Barsana to Chhtikara – Rs. 50/-.
(Auto/Mini Ordinary Bus fares are per person)
Road condition – fantastic. Chhata to Barsana drive is too good.
Once I travel from Vrindavan to Barsana via Auto.
I paid Rs. 700 auto fare from Vrindavan to Barsana to & fro, 80+ km approx. total distance.
Auto fare is cheaper than a taxi, as per inquiries with various travel agents.
Bus Service from Mathura Railway Station to Barsana
There are buses available from Mathura railway station to Barsana via Govardhan. Once you reach Govardhan, walk further for 100 meters to catch another bus for Barsana. There are also a few autos available from Govardhan to Barsana.
Mathura railway station > Govardhan – approx. 20 km – bus fare Rs. 20/person
Govardhan > Barsana – approx. 20 km – bus fare Rs. 20/person
The above said is the most common bus route, but there are few buses that follow another route, i.e., Mathura station > Barsana More (Chhata, National Highway 2) > Barsana. This is the better route due to less traffic and better road conditions, and no change of bus, and most importantly, it saves time, but bus services are few.
Himalayan Botanic Gardens, Silviculturist – The Very First Botanic Garden in Uttarakhand
Himalayan Botanic Gardens, Silviculturist is the very first Botanic Garden in Uttarakhand state, situated 7 km from Nainital on Kaladungi road.
Himalayan Botanic Gardens Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
Entry Ticket: Rs. 20 per person
Nearby places to visit: Birding and Wildlife trails, Butterfly Park, Aquatic Garden, Sadiatal Cascade.