Nainital Police has announced a temporary traffic arrangement for October 4 to manage the expected rush around Kainchi Dham and Nainital. The restriction will remain in force from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
During this period, vehicles will not be permitted to travel uphill on the Kathgodam-Nainital/Bhimtal NH route through Nariman Point. The same road will remain available for vehicles descending from Nainital and Bhimtal towards Haldwani.
Routes for travellers heading uphill
People travelling to Nainital from Delhi or Dehradun have been advised to use the following route:
- Kaladhungi Road → Nainital Tiraha → Nainital
Travellers leaving Haldwani for Nainital, Bhimtal or Bhowali should use the alternate route below:
- Haldwani → Kaltex → Mukhani → Fatehpur Tiraha → Patuwadangar → Beluakhan → Bhowali/Bhimtal
The diversion means that traffic from Haldwani bound for the hill destinations will be directed through Kaltex, Mukhani, Fatehpur Tiraha and Patuwadangar before reaching Beluakhan. From there, vehicles can continue towards Bhowali or Bhimtal.
What the restriction means
The arrangement applies specifically to uphill movement on the Kathgodam-Nainital/Bhimtal NH route via Nariman Point. Traffic travelling downhill from Nainital and Bhimtal to Haldwani will be allowed on that road during the stated hours.
Travellers planning to visit Nainital, Bhimtal, Bhowali or Kainchi Dham on October 4 should account for the restricted movement and select their route before starting. The announced window covers the evening period from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
The police plan provides separate guidance for journeys beginning in Delhi or Dehradun and those starting from Haldwani. Following the designated alternatives is intended to help motorists reach the hill destinations while the uphill route through Nariman Point is closed.
Conclusion
Nainital Police’s October 4 plan limits uphill traffic through Nariman Point from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and directs travellers towards specified alternative routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will the traffic plan operate?
The arrangement will be in force on October 4 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Q. Which route will be closed for uphill traffic?
The Kathgodam-Nainital/Bhimtal NH route via Nariman Point will be closed to vehicles travelling uphill.
Q. Can vehicles travel downhill on the restricted road?
Yes. Vehicles coming down from Nainital and Bhimtal towards Haldwani will be allowed.
Q. Which route should travellers from Delhi or Dehradun use?
They should travel via Kaladhungi Road, Nainital Tiraha and then Nainital.
Q. What route is advised from Haldwani to Nainital, Bhimtal or Bhowali?
The advised route is Haldwani, Kaltex, Mukhani, Fatehpur Tiraha, Patuwadangar, Beluakhan and then Bhowali or Bhimtal.
Q. Why has the traffic plan been announced?
Nainital Police expects large crowds at Kainchi Dham and Nainital.
