Places Not to Be Missed if You Are in Nainital

Places Not to Be Missed if You Are in Nainital

Cool breeze flowing through your hair, touching one’s skin gently, seeing a river flow from a hilltop and many such things are some of the mesmerizing experiences for an adventure seeker or a tourist.

People are always on the lookout for a cozy getaway to any hill station.

And what better place could it be than Nainital!

Where is Nainital?

Nainital is one of the popular hill stations in India, in the state of Uttarakhand. The Kumaon tour packages will bring you all the best spots in one go. The city is set in a valley containing an eye-shaped lake, at an altitude of 1,938 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains from all the sides and from higher peaks, magnificent views of the vast plain can be obtained.

Notable places to visit in Nainital:

Nainital is surrounded by Naina peak in the North, Deopatha on the West, and Ayarpatha on the South and hence provides some of ‘The Never to be Missed’ places and Nainital tourist places for the tourists.

Some of which includes:

• Naini Peak – This is the highest point, part of the snow-capped Himalayas, and is also known as Cheena Peak. One of the best points to watch the sunrise.

• Nainital Zoo – Spread around for 2100 Km area, this place is a home for too many exotic and endangered species, wherein you can book the Nainital zoo tickets online. It is especially famous for the rare snow leopards.

• Naini Lake – A most serene place in the city which provides the best view of the sunset. Surrounded by the seven verdant hills, the lake provides a stunning view.

• Naina Devi Temple –This temple is on the banks of the Naini Lake and attracts many spiritual tourists who visit Nainital.

• Tiffin Top – Also known as Dorothy Seat, which provides some of the picture-perfect views, including orange shaded sun setting behind the Himalayas.
• Hanuman Garhi – The Hindu temple has a huge and beautiful statue of Lord Hanuman and also provides the best sunrise and sunset views.
• Jim Corbett National Park – Apart from the wildlife experience, the Jim Corbett national park Uttarakhand also provides some of the best scenic views owing to its location in the low-lying Himalayan range.

• NaukuchiaTaal – It is a perfect picnic spot and is the deepest lake in Nainital.

• Corbett falls – A perfect picnic spot amidst the beauty of a Corbett waterfall.

• Ramgarh – It is a quiet hilly place that has old colonial-style bungalows and is also said that Sir Rabindranath Tagore took refuge here.

• Peora – It is an untouched hill station and is a perfect spot to find some solitude.

• St. John’s Church – The Neo Gothic-styled architecture built-in 1844 is one of the finest places for history buffs.

Best time to visit Nainital:

When are you planning a trip to Nainital? Please don’t rush up in wrong timings and miss your experience!

Nainital tourism is a year-round destination, having a pleasant climate throughout the year.

May-June is the best time to visit Nainital which is also the peak season.

The average temperature from April to July ranges around 23 degrees Celsius. There are chances of landslides between July to September, as it is the monsoon season in Nainital and it experiences heavy rainfall. October to February is the winter season and the average temperature ranges around 15 degrees Celsius. If you want to experience snow, then visit Nainital in January.

Accommodation in Nainital:

Nature’s Sprout is the best service provider which can help you with accommodation in Nainital, that too in pleasant and soothing Nainital Willows.

Nainital Willows offers a comfortable homestay along with a homely atmosphere, accompanied by modern amenities and facilities. It is on the Sher-Ka-Danda hills, which is one amongst the 7 hills of Nainital. Whether it is a family trip, a friend’s getaway, or a honeymoon, Nainital Willows provides an enriching vacation experience and it is one of the best hotels in Nainital. The lavish lake view rooms in Nainital Willows provide beautiful sights overlooking the beautiful Nainital Lake and mountains. Nainital Willows also provide its guests with activities like camping, ropeway ride, rock climbing, horse riding, etc. Nainital Willows is one of the best budget accommodation options in Nainital.

What you can enjoy in Nainital?

Water sports: The Naini Lake offers water sport options like kayaking, canoeing, yachting, and boating.

Trekking: The pangot trek is the best two day adventure for trekking freaks

Paragliding: On the bhimtal-Jangli Gaon road, you can enjoy paragliding

Hot air ballooning: At Sukhatal, these camps are set up to enjoy rides

Golfing: The lush slopes of Nainital are the home to unique golf experiences.

What are you waiting for? Go for the all-year destination and make the nature’s peace flow into you!!

Blog By

Megha Kalra