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Kainital and Kainchi Dham Traffic Alert: New Routes and Parking Rules
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News18•10-10-2026, 13:17
Kainital and Kainchi Dham Traffic Alert: New Routes and Parking Rules
- •Police have revised traffic arrangements for Nainital and Kainchi Dham due to expected heavy weekend crowds of devotees and tourists.
- •Heavy vehicles are banned from 3 AM to 11 PM, and vehicle regulations apply from 5 AM to 8 PM on designated routes.
- •Traffic from the plains toward Almora and Pithoragarh will be diverted via Khutani Bend, Dhari, and Dhanachuli Bend.
- •Special parking and shuttle services have been arranged at Bhimtal and Bhowali Sanatorium to manage private vehicles near Kainchi Dham.
- •Taxis and two-wheelers face movement restrictions in Kainchi Dham and Nainital, and visitors must rely on designated shuttle services.
Key Questions Answered
Heavy vehicles are restricted from moving between 3 AM and 11 PM on October 10 and 11, and will be halted at the district borders.
Tourist vehicles traveling from outer districts and states toward Kainchi Dham via Bhimtal are designated to park at the Vikas Bhawan parking lot in Bhimtal.
Devotees arriving with private tourist vehicles at the Bhowali Sanatorium parking lot can reach the Kainchi Dham temple by utilizing local shuttle services from there.
