Excursions from Nainital

Bhimtal : (1,371 m) 22 kms away from Nainital. Bhimtal is named after Bhim, one of the five Pandavas of 'Mahabharata'. The lake at Bhim Tal is larger than Naini lake at Nainital. Boating, swimming and fishing are the main attractions. An island in the centre of the lake is an excellent spot for picnic. Fishing permits can be obtained from the fishing Inspector of Bhim Tal. Tourist Bungalow and private lodges are available here.

Jeolikot : (1,219 m) 18 kms, on Nainital-Haldwani highway. A health resort and is an excellent spot for those who are interested in floriculture and butterfly catching. The bee-keeping centres are the added attraction.

NaukuchiaTal: (1,219 m) 27 kms.This is a lake known for its nine comers. Area around the lake is an ideal place for bird watching. Fishing permits can be obtained from Fishing Inspector of Bhimtal.

Sat Tal: (1371 m) 21 kms. away from Nainital. This is a charming spot and the venue of the famous Kohinoor Camp in summer. There is an Ashram run by Dr. E. Stanley Jones of United States Missionaries, where religious, educational and social youth camps are held every year. Nearby, there are several small lakes, numbering seven, from where the name Sat Tal is derived. The lakes include Panna, Nal Damyanti and Sita. Sukha Tal is located in the middle of thick pine and oak trees. There are excellent facilities for swimming, boating and fishing. A small World Life sanctuary is another spot of tourist attraction.

Ramgarh : (1,789 m) 26 km from Nainital. Ram Garh is yet another beauty spot on Bhowali-Mukteshwar road which is famous for Himalayan fruits. Rabindra Nath Tagore stayed here and immensely liked the place, commanding the view of the Himalayas. He composed his poems 'Sandhya Geet' and 'Geetanjali' at Ramgarh. Government Fruit Processing Factory is also located here. Ram Garh had been the Headquarters of All India Bee Keepers Association for several years.

Mukteshwar : (2,286 m) 51 kms from Nainital. Another scenic beauty spot in the region where the govt. of India Veterinary Research Institute was established in 1898 and since then it is rendering valuable services to the nation in the field of veterinary medicine and research work. A short visit to this fascinating hill station is very useful. Mukteshwar offers a remarkable view of the surrounding valleys and of the mountains gradually rising upto their snow cap glory. There is also a temple at the height of 2000 m which attracts devotees during festivals. More about Mukteshwar

Bhowali : (1,706 m) 15 km from Kathgodam and 11 km from Nainital. Bhowali is a small health resort with excellent climate for the patients of Tuberculosis and it has King Edward Sanitorium. It is an export centre for the Himalayan fruits i.e. Apples, Apricot, Plums, Pears and Peaches. Some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas are visible from Bhowali. Ghorakhal is 3 km away known for a temple of Lord Golla and the Sainik School.