Location : In the north Indian State of
Uttaranchal
Tourist Attractions : Snow View, Naini
Peak, Dorothy's Seat, Land's End, Hanuman Garhi.
Best Hangouts : Nainital is entirely the
best hangout destination for the tourists from all over.
Best Buys : Candles and other trinket
items.
Best Activity : Water sports in the Lakes
of Nainital.
Nearby Tourist Destination : Delhi,
Bareilly, Almora and Ranikhet.
When to Visit : Any Time of the Year.
About Nainital
Nainital, the attractive hill station of Uttaranchal, is the
largest town of Kumaon. Located around a beautiful lake it
is one of the most enchanting tourist destinations of India.
The lush greenery and the tranquil ambience of the
destination provide recluse to the tourists from the
maddening crowd and hectic pace of city life. Its snow
capped peaks, verdant valleys, rolling meadows, abundance of
flora & fauna, crystal lakes have beckoned lovers of nature
since ages.
Major Tourist Attractions in Nainital
Snow
View
This popular vantage point offers an excellent view of the
northern Himalayan ranges. The point is accessible by a
chair lift (ropeway) or you can hire horses and mountain
ponies to reach there. One can also have a close up view of
Nanda Devi, one of the highest peaks in the country.
Naini Peak
Located at a distance of 5 km from the lake lies the Naina
Peak. It is the highest peak bordering the lake. A popular
picnic spot, the peak offers a panoramic view of the resort
and a stunning view of the Himalayas including Nanda Devi
and the mountains on the Tibetan border.
Dorothy's Seat
Four kilometres to the west of the lake lies Dorothy's seat,
also known as Tiffin Top. It was built by an Englishman
named Kellet in the memory of his wife, who was killed in an
air crash. The spot offers a partial view of Nainital.
Land's End
Located on the southern border of the lake, and standing
2,881 metres high, this hill offers a view of another lake,
Khurpa Tal.
Hanuman Garhi
Three kilometres south of Tallital lies Hanuman Garhi, where
there is a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The place
is also a good spot for viewing the setting sun.
Getting There
Air : Nearest airport is at Pantnagar (Dist. Udam
Singh Nagar), 71km.
Rail : Connected by broadgauge with Delhi & Kolkatta,
Kathgodam is the nearest railhead 35 km away. Nainital is
connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Bareilly and Lucknow.
Road : Nainital is connected by good roads to all the
major National & State Highways. There is a regular half an
hour service to Kathgodam. The deluxe & ordinary services
connect Delhi at regular intervals.
Accommodations
There are several luxury accommodations available in
Nainital. The hotels ranges between luxury and budget. We
offer you best accommodation option available in Nainital,
keeping your interests and expenses in mind.
