Nainital, popularly known as the “City of Lakes”, is a wonderful and beautiful hill station located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, which is a wonderful blend of its lush green hills, lakes, natural beauty and historical culture.
If you are a nature lover, looking for peace, fond of seeing historical culture or want to play snow sports, then this is the best place for you.
Top Attractions in Nainital
Naini Lake
Boating enthusiasts love Naini Lake, where you can enjoy boating as well as the beautiful lake and lush green mountains. This lake welcomes tourists throughout the year.
Snow View Point
The snow-capped mountains in winter inspire tourists to play snow-related sports. In winter, the entire mountain is covered with snow and a spectacular and beautiful view is seen.
Mall Road
There is a bustling Mall Road on the banks of the lake, where tourists shop for their favorite things from food and drinks and enjoy the cuisine of Uttarakhand.
Eco Cave Garden
Eco Cave Garden is the best place for wildlife lovers, where tourists get to see wildlife as well as attractively connected caves.
Tiffin Top (Dorothy Seat)
The best place for photography is Tiffin Top, where travellers can enjoy the panoramic view as well as capture these views in their cameras.
Things to Do in Nainital
Boating in Naini Lake
Boating in Naini Lake at sunrise and sunset is one of the most beautiful moments that every traveler must enjoy.
Trekking and Nature Walk
For trekking enthusiasts, Naina Peak or Lands End is the best place where travelers can enjoy trekking to the fullest.
Wildlife Watching in Pangot and Kilbury
For wildlife lovers, travelers must visit Pangot, which is home to more than 500 species of birds.
Ropeway Ride
To view the magnificent hills and beautiful lakes of Nainital from the sky, travelers can enjoy a ropeway ride, which is an exciting way to see the beautiful views of Nainital.
Visit Religious Places
For spiritual travelers, there is the Goddess Naina Devi Temple, where travelers go for darshan and meditation.
Best Time to Visit Nainital
Summer (March to June): The weather is pleasant in summer, this season is a golden opportunity for travelers troubled by the heat in the plains to travel.
Monsoon (July to September): During monsoon, there is greenery all around in the mountains but due to being a hilly area, the risk of landslides is also high, so travelers should avoid going in this season.
Winter (October to February): This season is the best for snow lovers, at this time the whole city is covered with snow and snow keeps falling and travelers enjoy this season a lot.
How to Reach Nainital
By Air
The first way to reach here is by air, the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport which is located about 70 km from here and the further journey has to be done by road.
By Rail
The second way to reach here is by rail, the nearest railway station is Kathgodam Railway Station which is located about 34 km from here.
By Road
Nainital is well connected to the major cities of the country by road, for which you will easily get private taxis and buses.
Tips for Travelers
Travelers should book accommodation and transport in advance to avoid inconvenience.
Travellers must bring warm clothes with them as the weather here is very cold in winters and due to being a hilly area, the weather becomes cold in the evenings even in summers.
Follow local guidelines and pay special attention to cleanliness.
Travellers must enjoy the cuisine of Uttarakhand in Nainital.
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