Planning A Trip To Nainital? Here Are Things To Do And See In Nainital !!

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Nainital is the most popular holiday destination in summer and also one of the top ten hill stations of India. So, if you are looking for a getaway from city’s noisy life for peace of mind, Nainital is the best option for you. It is not only famous for the majestic view of mountains and lakes but it also has many other sightseeing options. Nainital holiday tour package is the way to explore the beauty of this well traveled tourist place in the summer. Here we are giving you a list of things to do and see while visiting Nainital.
1.Visit Naini Lake: Nainital is known as Lake District of India and it has several beautiful lakes. Among them Naini Lake is the most famous and beautiful one, also the city is named after this lake. This lake is the main tourist attraction of Nainital. Boating in this lake is a must do for tourists coming any time of the year. View of this lake form various top points of city like land’s end is just amazing.
2.Take a Walk and shop on Mall Road: One of the main highlights of Nainital, the vibrant Mall Road, was ...
... built during the British rule in India and is the centre of all activities in town. There are a number of shops, restaurants, hotels and cafés at the Mall Road and trip to Nainital is incomplete without taking a walk around here.
3.Take a tour to Tiffin Top: Set at an elevation of about 2,290 metres in the Ayarpatta Hills, Tiffin Top is a famous vantage point in the scenic hill station of Nainital. The place earns recognition for offering picturesque vistas of the Himalayas along with the entire town. On reaching this high-altitude site, they are welcomed by an invigorating weather that relaxes them after the tiring trek.
4.Snow View Point: Take a cable car/ ropeway to reach one of the most popular tourist attractions in Nainital called Snow View. The place is sort of miniature fun park, which is absolutely perfect for some family enjoyment. So, if you are a nature lover and the weather conditions are with you then on a clear day you will be able to see the farthest snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges. The view is simply amazing and exhilarating.
5.Naina Devi Temple: Situated alongside the northern shore of the Naini Lake, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Sati and is counted amongst the 64 Shakti Peethas devoted to her. Naina devi Temple is one of the most important places of religious significance in Nainital.
6.St. John’s Church: This church was built in 1844. It is one of the best places to visit in Nainital. Tucked in an isolated hill in Mallital, this Gothic-style Church stands aloof of all the noise and city bustling. The architecture is beautiful and being a loner it makes for some gorgeous pictures. It is absolutely a must visit if you are in Nainital.
7.Trek to Naina Peak: Also known as China Peak, this is the highest point of Nainital and that is why it has always been the major tourist attraction. Today, many people trek to this peak in order to avail themselves an extra adventure. The trek is quite easy though, where you will pass through thick Deodar, Cypress and Pine forest. I guess the joy of reaching the top makes the panorama even more gorgeous.
8.Land’s End: Land's End is 2118 meters high cliff, situated in outskirts, 4 km from Nainital. Appearing like the end point of the valley, this place offers a picturesque panoramic view of the surrounding hills and plains.
9.High Altitude Zoo: Zoo is actually one of those places that we enjoyed going to as kids but who doesn’t want relive those childhood days. It is actually a must visit place in Nainital and it has been also reckoned as amongst the most well-maintained zoo in India.
Best Time to Travel!
The best times to visit Tiffin Top in Nainital are from March till June and then again in September-October. During these months the weather is pleasant enough to explore the outdoors.
How to Travel?
Being a hill station, Nainital does not have direct air connectivity. The nearest airport is located at Pantnagar, which lies at a distance of 65 kilometres from Nainital. The second nearest airport is in New Delhi which is approximately 290 kilometres away from the central town in Nainital. The nearest railway station is located at a distance of 34 kilometres at Kathgodham, at the foothills of the Kumaon hills. Kathgodam railway station enjoys good connectivity to important places such as Delhi, Lucknow and Howrah, with daily trains running to New Delhi. Volvo is the best way to travel Nainital seeing the distance of the journey from Delhi. Nainital enjoys excellent bus connectivity to important destinations in North India. Several tour operators operate daily bus service from New Delhi to Nainital, which includes options like Volvo buses air-conditioned, non-air-conditioned, sleeper etc. Nainital tour packages from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and all other major cities are available at very affordable costs and easy booking procedure. You need not to worry about anything like transportation, hotel booking, meals and sightseeing.