Packers and Movers
Dehradun to Nainital
Dehradun to Nainital is about 320 km: a long plains run through Haridwar, Najibabad and Kashipur to Haldwani, then a 35 km climb past Kathgodam and Jeolikote to the lake. The two halves need different vehicles. Most of what we move here is government and judicial postings (the Uttarakhand High Court sits in Nainital), school staff, and families moving to Bhowali and Bhimtal.
Moving Charges: Dehradun to Nainital
Indicative prices, 2026. Your final price is a written quote after a free survey. The written quote does not change afterwards unless the inventory does.
| Move type | Price range |
|---|---|
| 1 BHK | ₹10,000 – ₹17,000 |
| 2 BHK | ₹16,000 – ₹28,000 |
| 3 BHK | ₹24,000 – ₹40,000 |
| Car transport | ₹6,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Bike transport | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 |
How the move works
- Free survey at your Dehradun address, in person or over video.
- Itemised written quote, usually the same day — the figure you are given is the figure you pay.
- Packing and loading by our team, using cartons, bubble wrap and crates rather than improvised materials.
- Transit of roughly 9–10 hrs to Nainital, with status updates by phone or WhatsApp; goods-in-transit insurance can be arranged.
- Unloading, reassembly and debris removal at the Nainital address.
Good to know for Nainital
- A full-size truck runs the plains leg, but the Kathgodam–Nainital road and the lanes above Mallital and Tallital are not built for one. We usually transfer to a smaller vehicle at Haldwani, and that transfer is priced at survey.
- Nainital's administration restricts goods vehicles on the Mall Road and around the lake, and tightens it further in the May–June and holiday peaks. The rules change by season, so we confirm the current entry window for your address before fixing the date.
- Many homes in Ayarpatta, Sherwood side and above Mallital are reached by footpath or steps. The number of steps and the distance from the nearest road is the biggest single variable in a Nainital quote.
- Snow on the upper town is occasional between late December and February and can close the approach for a day. Winter moves get a flexible slot rather than a fixed one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move from Dehradun to Nainital?
A 1BHK move from Dehradun to Nainital costs ₹10,000–₹17,000 and a 2BHK ₹16,000–₹28,000. Compared with Haldwani, the extra is the vehicle transfer for the hill section and the manual carry most Nainital addresses need.
Can a truck reach my house in Nainital?
Rarely all the way. Goods vehicle restrictions near the lake and narrow upper roads mean the last stretch is usually a smaller vehicle plus a carrying crew. We check the exact address and access during the survey.
Is it better to avoid the tourist season for a Nainital move?
Yes, if you can. In May–June and on long weekends the climb from Kathgodam is congested and vehicle entry is tightly controlled. March–April and September–November are the easiest months.
Do you also deliver to Bhowali, Bhimtal and Mukteshwar?
Yes. Bhowali and Bhimtal are on the same approach and are generally easier to access than central Nainital. Mukteshwar is a further climb beyond Bhowali and is quoted as a hill delivery with a smaller vehicle.
Other routes from Dehradun
Moving from Dehradun to Nainital?
Free survey and a written quote, usually within a few hours.