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The beautiful valleys of the Kumaon Hills

Places to Visit in Nainital

A city fenced with lush greenery, enchanting lakes, and picturesque views

Tourism in Nainital

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Places to Visit in Nainital

Nainital, tucked in the hills of Kumaon, surrounded by the scenic Naini Lake, is a peaceful escape from the everyday rush. The tourist attractions in Nainital range from serene temples and bustling markets to panoramic viewpoints. If you are looking for places to visit in Nainital, this charming little hill town with colonial-era streets, shopping and chilly weather that offers serenity won’t disappoint. 

Attractions

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Entry Fee

Best Time To Visit

Activities

Naini Lake

6:00 AM to 6:00 PM 

Free 

March to June and September to November 

Boating, Sightseeing 

Naina Devi Temple

6:00  AM to 10:00 PM

Free

March to June and September to November 

Spiritual Visit, Boat Ride, Sightseeing 

Tiffin Top (Dorothy’s Seat) 

24 Hours open 

Free 

March to June and September to December 

Trekking, Rock Climbing, Photography 

Snow View Point 

10:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

Free

March to September 

Tourist Spot, Foodie Point, Sightseeing 

Mall Road

9:00 AM to 10:00 PM 

Free

March to June 

Shopping, Boating

Nainital Zoo

10:00 to 4:30 PM (closed on Mondays) 

INR 100 for Indian Adults, INR 50 for children, and INR 200 for Foreign Adults and INR 100 for Foreign Children 

March to June and September to November 

Wildlife, Exploration, Photography

Eco Cave Gardens

10:00 AM to 4:30 PM 

INR 60 for Adults, INR 25 for children, INR 25 Camera Fee 

March to October 

Cave Exploration, Photography, Off-beat Activity 

Raj Bhavan (Governor’s House) 

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

INR 50 per person

April to September 

Historical Building, Guided Tour

Hanuman Garhi Temple

5:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Free

May to October 

Spiritual Visit 

Aurobindo Ashram (Nainital Centre) 

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 

Free

March to August

Meditation, Yoga, Retreat 

Top 5 Sightseeing Places in Nainital 

From peaceful lakes to panoramic hilltop views, the sightseeing places in Nainital have a charm of their own. Ideal for strolls, Weekend getaways, and exploration 

Land’s End

A short hike that leads you to stunning cliffside views with nothing but valleys ahead. It is a raw and peaceful tourist spot in Nainital for those who love quiet corners. 

Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

A location which is surrounded by oak and pine trees, a paradise for bird lovers and slow travellers. One of the calmest places to explore in Nainital is ideal for a short nature break from the city. 

Pangot Village

Tucked away in the hills, Pangot is all about cosy vibes, bird watching and scenic trails. If you want mountain air, a hidden spot to go to and want to explore the local side of Nainital, this is the place for you. 

Sariyatal

This is a small and serene lake with crystal-clear water and no crowds. It is one of the most underrated places to explore in Nainital. 

Himalayan Botanical Garden

Greenhouse walks, mountain views, and rare plant species- it's a beautiful and photogenic destination. A refreshing tourist spot that stands out from the rest. 

Top 8 Attractions in Nainital 

Nainital is packed with views, must-visit places, and local eateries. Here are the top eight picks- each tourist point is offering a mix of charm, calm and picturesque spots - 

Kainchi Dham

A peaceful spiritual spot, which is nestled in the hills, is known for a serene vibe and Neem Karoli Baba’s temple. It is one of the most famous places in Nainital, attracting both devotees and travellers from around the world. 

Boat Club

It is right by the lake; this is where the classic Nainital boat ride takes place, a fun and laid-back activity spot while you soak in the views and enjoy the hill station. 

Bara Patthar

Named after the 12 stones in the area, this scenic stretch is popular for horse-riding and short hikes. A quiet place to explore in Nainital. 

Himalayan View Point

As the name suggests, it offers stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayas on a clear day. A must-visit postcard-worthy destination. 

Bhotia Market

Wollens, souvenirs, and the lives of locals, this busy street market is great for a quick shop stop. A great location if you’re into street-side finds. 

Gurney House

This place was once home to Jim Corbett, a lesser-known spot in Nainital that feels like you’re entering a time capsule. If you're into history, nature views, and short hikes, explore Gurney House. 

Naina Peak (Cheena Peak)

The highest peak in the town offers a stunning view of the snow-capped mountains and the surrounding valley. Ideal place for treks, hikes and travellers who are into adventure. 

Bhimtal Lake (nearby)

It is comparatively quieter than Naini Lake, but it is as pretty. It is a perfect place for paddle boating or just relaxing by the water. 

Every corner in Nainital brings a new mood, which is beautiful, quiet or full of local chaos. The best location in Nainital isn't just one place, it's wherever the moment feels right. That is the beauty of the hill town. 

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Nainital Lake

Nainital, the “city of lakes” as it is widely known has a number of fascinating lakes in and around the place. Being a hill station adds much to its glory as an important tourist spot in India. The major attraction is the Nainital Lake which attracts tourists from various parts of the world. Famously known as the Naini Lake...

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Jim Corbett National Park

Home to more than 600 endangered species, Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park of India. Nestled in the midst of dense and rugged settings of Nainital in Uttarakhand, it is famous for the first launch of Project Tiger in the year of 1973. Established in 1936 as the ‘Hailey National Park’, this renowned wild...

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Kainchi Dham in Nainital

Kainchi Dham is a pilgrimage center situated at the foothills of green forested Kumaon Hills in Uttarakhand.Astonishingly, Kainchi Dham gets its name “Kainchi” because of two sharp hairpin bends on the road to the Kainchi Dham Ashram. Kainchi Dham weather remains pleasant throughout the year. Kainchi Dham weather is cool an...

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Mukteshwar Temple in Nainital

One of the best places to visit around Nainital, the Mukteshwar Temple has a strong religious connection with the Hindu culture. The temple is situated at an altitude of 2286 meters above the sea level in the lap of the magnificent Kumaon hills. However one has to cover some about 50 kilometers distance from Nainital to vis...

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Tibetan Market in Nainital

Situated near the beautiful Naini Lake, The Tibetan Market in Nainital is one of the most famous shopping destinations for tourists as well as for local people. The Tibetan Market in Nainital has gained its recognition owing to the sale of the unique “Tibet” products which reflect the culture and traditions of the Tibetan p...

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    Roompa Patranabish

    Kolkata

    Roompa's 6 days trip to Nainital

    Driving was good but there was a problem in the attitude.He was just trying to escape from his duties and also misleading us. Behaviour was a problem and forced us to wrap up everyday by 5pm. We have hardly seen any places and also didnt get any knowledge from any place. Traveling was a pain cause
    there was no place to sit coz the luaggages had to be kept since there was no carrier on top. Since kausani was 200 km more he convinced us for Ranikhet to avoid extra driving. Behaviour was rude.As far as the experience goes, traveling with Mr. Sonu Joshi was pathetic and horrible..
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    Himanshu Verma

    Delhi

    Himanshu's 2 days trip to Nainital

    Overall all it was great trip. Everything went as per the plan. In case if you are planning for Birding in Sattal then definitely try "Nature green resort" it is near to birding hide. Hotel is new staff is superb polite. Only issue was they charged Rs 1000 for bonfire.
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    Pooja Kotian

    Mumbai

    Pooja's 5 days trip to Nainital

    Great trip!! Agent was very easy to communicate at any time. all the arrangements were as said. Will always plan my holidays through travel triangle ✌️
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    Nirav Solanki

    Mumbai

    Nirav's 7 days trip to Nainital

    Communication was between driver and agent. Nothing.
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    Mukesh Gupta

    New delhi

    Mukesh's 4 days trip to Nainital

    Agent should explain everything in detail like what type of food is included and what is covered and what is not covered. Jageshwar Dham temple, Almora
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    Shilpa Bhat

    Bengaluru

    Shilpa's 5 days trip to Nainital

    Booked a trip to uttarakhand with Tripsailer. The bookings were hassle free and Preethi handled the itinerary customizations as per my interest. She booked the cab, driver, safari, hotels and any sightseeing details. I was travelling alone and hence she had taken care of the safety aspect as well. S
    he also mentioned she would be available on call during my trip. I had to just call her once for safari driver confirmation which she immediately took care. I enjoyed the trip stress free. The hotels though it says 4 star, may not really have the amenities of a 4* hotel. I did not do enough research and asked to book hotels that were suggested by some other agent's itinerary. They were decent and had very good views from the rooms. But I felt you could find better and cleaner hotels for that price. The sunrise view from kausani and seeing the himalayan range from the hotel room balcony was amazing!!!
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    Aditi Kapil

    Delhi

    Aditi's 5 days trip to Nainital

    We had a really good experience with Aapka Tripwala on my trip to Nainital-Almora-Mukteshwar in May 2023. The package was priced very reasonably. They arranged a car for me along with an experienced driver. Chirag and the team were helpful and took care of things in a smooth manner. Special thanks t
    o our Drievr Kundan Ji who is very experience and professional.It was lovely experince and eager to book another trip from Aapka Tripwala . They give what you request and the way you want ...Book them for your trip to Uttarakhand without hesitation!Keep rocking team !!!
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    Amol Tapkir

    Pune

    Amol's 7 days trip to Nainital

    .The hotel in Mussoorie Jim Corbett Nainital was fine, it was expected to be even better. The food given was good in some places and not right in others. How can it be better? No complaints about the rest of the vehicle and driver. The tour is expected to be a bit more relaxed in the next tour.
    The response from the tour planner was good but they are little bit clearity required . Mussoorie is best in hotel and food.sightseening is also good
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    Miss Jani

    Mumbai

    Miss's 4 days trip to Nainital

    The overall experience was good. We tried to cover all the places in the itinerary but missed some due to time constraint and long distance. Even few kms in the mountains is a lot. The driver was not experienced, he pretended as if he knows everything but he knew nothing. The goodies, cake, candle
    light dinner was not there as per the plan. There was mismanagement at some places. Cygnett resort was very good but Gajraj Trails Resort was okayish. Corbett Safari was good. Overall would rate the trip 4 out of 5.
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    Devinder

    New delhi

    Devinder's 5 days trip to Nainital

    Hustle free travel since everything was already booked. Would have been better if first hotel was in Nainital instead of Bhimtal. Overall a good experience. Food taste of Resort was not that good but the ambience was very peaceful.

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    How many days are enough for Nainital?

     

    It will take 2-3 days to explore tourist spots in Nainital.

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    The best times to visit Nainital are March to June and September to November. 

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