Beautiful Places to Visit in Nainital

Nainital, nestled in the beautiful plains in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, has been a popular tourist destination. The Nainital district has a special meaning in the Kumaon region; Nainital is one of the most important regions in the country. High and beautiful mountains, temples, lakes, and vegetation scattered all over the place will drive you crazy about Nainital.

If you have been troubled by the city’s noise, then Nainital is the best option for you for peace of mind. The leading tourist destination of the Kumaon region, Nainital is also called the city of lakes. Nainital is a honeymoon destination, and a large number of people come here to celebrate their honeymoon. Nainital is an exciting place to visit with friends and family. It is visited by a large number of tourists every year from all corners of the world.

Places to visit in Nainital

Naini Lake

Lake Naini is reflected in all the surrounding mountains. Hence, its water looks wholly green, and the view is pretty picturesque Known for its beautiful views, Naini Lake is a trendy picnic spot among people, where you can sit and watch the disappearing redness of the setting sun. You can also get more peace of mind by visiting the Naina Devi Temple located near the lake.

Mall road

On one side of the lake lies the Mall Road, which is now called Govind Ballabh Pant Marg. This road is the center of attraction for all the tourists. Here you will get to see an atmosphere of activity all the time. You will get to see a mixture of Uttarakhandi culture and traditional delicious food here. Mall Road is the main road connecting Mallital and Tallital.

Tiffin Top

Surrounded by pine, oak, and deodar, this place will make you feel happy and peaceful. Those who love the beauty of nature should not miss out on visiting this vacation spot. Adventure activities like rappelling and rock climbing are also organized at Tiffin Top.

Naina Peak

 With a height of 2615 meters, it is the highest peak of Nainital, which is the center of attraction among tourists. This place is very famous among hikers and trekkers. You can have a lovely holiday here with your friends or with your partner. It can be reached by horse riding. People often come here to see the beautiful views of sunrise and sunset.

Naina Devi Temple

Naina Devi Temple is a holy site situated on the northern bank of Naini Lake. This temple is one of the most famous places of Hindu worship across the country. It is believed that when Shiva was going to Mount Kailash carrying the dead body of Sati, Shaktipeeths were established wherever her body parts fell. It is said that the eyes of Goddess Sati fell at this place, inspired by this temple. Hence this temple was named Naina Devi. The temple has two eyes which represent Naina Devi.

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is a paradise for wildlife lovers who want to relax in the serene lap of nature. It is situated on the banks of the river Ramganga and tourists come here for sightseeing and adventure safaris. If you come here from October to February, you will get to see some unseen birds here that you will not be able to see anywhere else. Here lion, elephant, bear, tiger, pig, deer, chital, sambar, panda, cockroach, nilgai and cheetah, etc. ‘Wild animals’ are found in large numbers.

Pt. Ballabh Pant Zoo

This zoo attracts the tourists further. Animals like black panther, tiger, bear, deer, wild cat, leopard, mountain fox, wolf, etc., can be seen here. This place is spread over 2100 meters, and tall, dense trees help animals and birds live. The view around it is breathtaking.

Sattal

The beautiful place of 7 locks in Nainital is known as ‘Saatal.’ This Sattal is about 23 km from Nainital. The view here is lovely to see, where you will also be able to see ducks roaming in the lake.

Eco Cave Gardens

The famous Eco Garden is six small caves with various animals, famous for swinging gardens and musical fountains. The lit lamps here will attract you. Here, the well-known caves are Tiger Cave, Panther Cave, Bat Cave, Apes Cave, and Flying Cave. At night you may experience the musical fountain with diverse audio-video effects.

The city of Nainital attracts tourists from all over the country throughout the year. While the best time to visit Nainital is from March to June, one can plan a trip from November to February for snow watchers.

You can travel to Nainital by road. Talking about the railway route, the nearest railway station from Nainital is Kathgodam which is about 35 km, while in terms of air connectivity, the nearest airport is at Pantnagar, about 65 km away.

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