Nainital district

Kainchi Dham

Neem Karoli Baba’s revered ashram

Altitude1,400 m

From Nainital38 km

Best timeMarch–June & September–November

Set in a quiet river valley on the Nainital–Almora road, Kainchi Dham is the famous ashram established by Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji). Drawing devotees from across the world, its peaceful temples and the celebrated 15 June bhandara make it one of Kumaon’s most-visited spiritual sites.

Things to do

Neem Karoli Baba Ashram

The serene main ashram and Hanuman temple by the river.

Kainchi temples

Shrines to Hanuman, Durga and other deities amid the hills.

15 June Bhandara

The ashram’s famous annual foundation-day feast.

Kosi river valley

A calm, forested bend on the road to Almora.