The most beautiful and charming hill station in India is Nanital. It is located at the foothills of the Kumaon ranges in Uttrakhand. This place is the most preferred tourist destination in India. The best part about the Nanital is its beautiful weather. Tourists from different parts of India every year pre-book their tickets to explore this amazing and attractive place.
As it has a pleasant climate throughout the year families, couples and solo travelers come here to experience this beauty. This place is perfect for a short trip, here you don’t need to take leave from your work. You can plan the trips on weekends as it has wonderful connectivity from Delhi and nearby places. Two to three days are more than enough to visit this place.
ABOUT NAINITAL
Nanital was founded by the British, Earlier it was called a British hill station because of the beautiful colonial structure. Nanital has derived its name from Nanilake and along with it has an elevation of 2084 meters above sea level. The beguile natural beauty of Nainital, lure tourist from India as well as from foreign countries. Here is the list of top places to visit in Nainital
NAINI LAKE
LOCATION | Nainital, Uttrakhand |
TIMINGS | Open from 6 AM to 6 PM |
TIME REQUIRED | 1-2 Hours |
ENTRY FEE | No Entry fees |
ESTABLISHED | In the year 1839 |
If we go with describing the Naini Lake, it most beautiful and naturally attractive lake in Nainital. Along with it, Naini lake is the short name for Nainital lake. The shape of the lake is unique as it is more like a kidney shape and it is the most popular lake in the Kumaon region. This is one of the best places to visit in Nainital for couples. The view from the Naini lake is just breathtaking, all over here is peace and serenity along with you can enjoy an amazing boat experience over here. Do you know that this Naini lake is surrounded by seven different types of Peak namely Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi, Bandi, Cheena Peak, Alma, Laria, Kanta, and one more that is Sher Ka Danda.
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- The best thing to do in Nainital is doing Boating in Naini Lake, it is a must to try
- The best time to visit Nainital and Naini lake is in the months of March, June, November, and December( But during this time Nainital is a little crowded)
- You can visit Naini lake and the surrounding area at your convenience also.
SNOW VIEW POINT
LOCATION | Nainital, Uttrakhand |
TIMINGS | 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on Saturday) |
TIME REQUIRED | 1-2 hours or less than that |
ENTRY FEE | No entry fee |
Ever wanted to just be trapped all around by the mountains and just feel nature’s presence then you should visit snow viewpoint, located in Nainital. Situated at the height of 2270 meters above sea level. The view from this place is refreshing and enchanting. As there is no entry you visit this place in groups or with families and also this is one of the best places to visit in Nainital for couples. The snow-covered mountains are mesmerizing and give the true definition of beauty. Tourist loves to visit this place because it gives a glimpse of the small temple housing the images of Lord Ram, Sita Hanuman Lord Shiva, and Durga. Apart from this, it gives a spectacular view of the beguiling town from the top.

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- Apart from enjoying the view from Snow view point, you can also try many other things to do such as shooting, which is a fun activity available here.
- Also, you can enjoy different games along with eating Maggie of distictive type and flavor
MALL ROAD NAINITAL
LOCATION | Nainital , Uttrakhand |
TIMINGS | Shops open between 9 AM to 10 PM |
ENTRY FEE | No Entry fees |
TIME REQUIRED | 2-3 hours |
Mall road of Nainital is the favorite place for tourists in Nainital because it is the center point for shopping, food, and culture. If you your visiting Nainital then, don’t miss this amazing place. you would love to enjoy the delicious food of Nainital along with it, the ethnic dresses of Nainital are unique and there is a variety of options to buy. Apart from that, you can find good local wollen clothes. This Mall road is initially known as Govind Ballabh Pant Marg. It was built during the time of the Britishers. Heavy vehicle entry is prohibited because of the crowd during the peak season.

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- Take care of the Traffic rules, because you can see the rush, especially in the peak season
- Here are the details of the Top hotels near mall road
TIFFIN TOP
LOCATION | Nainital, Uttrakhand |
TIMINGS | 8 AM to 11 PM |
ENTRY FEE | No Entry fees |
TIME REQUIRED | 1-2 hours |
Tiffin top by the name only how intriguing it is, this is also the most beautiful place of Nainital. Along with it, it is the most peaceful place in Nainital. It has a very distinctive popular name and that is Dorothy. Tourists from all over India must visit this place because the surrounding and serene beauty which so attractive. Apart from this, it is a perfect family picnic spot. This location is wonderful as it gives you a view of the whole Nainital town. Also, you can enjoy the most adventurous and exciting activities such as rock climbing and rappeling from the Tiffin top. Do you why Dorthy’s seat is so famous, it is because it is constructed by an army officer named col. J.P kellet in loving memory of English artist ( Dorthy Kellet).
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- Tiffin top is located around 4km away from Nainital, so if you want you can trek from there and the total distance will be 10 km
- Don’t forget to do amazing activities at Tiffin top especially hiking, its adventurous and worth doing
BHIMTAL
LOCATION | Bhimtal,Uttrakhand |
TIMINGS | 9 am to 6 PM |
ENTRY FEES | No Entry Fees |
TIME REQUIRED | 2-3 hours |
Bhimtal is also the most famous lake in Nainital after Naini Lake. Most tourists love to visit this peaceful and beautiful lake. This is serene and enchanting, people from all over India love to be here.
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