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Places to See in Nainital

Nainital has 21 tourist spots and places to see.

Being a popular destination among tourists, there are many places of interest in and around Nainital that can be visited with family and friends. Some of the well-known tourist attractions which are frequently visited by the tourists are Tiffin Top, Kilbury, Snow View Point, High Altitude Zoo, Land’s End, and Hanumangarhi. The nearby places like Bhimtal, Khurpatal and Naukuchiatal are popular excursions from Nainital.

There are 21 tourist spots in Nainital where travellers can spent their leisure time. Here you will find list of all the Nainital sightseeing options which you must visit and plan your itinerary accordingly. Explore the hidden gems of Nainital through this well-researched list, learn about the most happening places, things to do, famous picnic spots for a memorable vacation in Nainital.

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Naini Lake

Naini Lake

1.5 kms / 4 mins
Paid Entry | Exploration Time 2 hr |
Nainital Lake, famously known as Naini Lake is the major attraction of Naintal town as well of Uttarakhand. Surrounded by panoramic seven hills, Naini...
Nainital Zoo

Nainital Zoo

1.8 kms / 9 mins
Paid Entry | Exploration Time 2 hr |
Nainital Zoo is one of the best attraction for wildlife lovers in Nainital. Officially named as Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind   Ballabh Pant High Altit...
Aerial Ropeway Nainital

Aerial Ropeway Nainital

1.8 kms / 9 mins
Paid Entry | Exploration Time 2 hr |
Cable car or Aerial rope-way is a major attraction in Nainital, which draws hundres of tourists each day who wants to enjoy the breathtaking views of ...
Naina Devi Temple

Naina Devi Temple

2.5 kms / 9 mins
Free Entry | Exploration Time 30 mins |
A well known Shakti Peeths of Hindu religion, Naini Devi Temple is sacred place of great devotion in Nainital. Goddess Naini Devi is the diety of Nain...
The Mall Road, Nainital

The Mall Road, Nainital

1.6 kms / 4 mins
Free Entry | Exploration Time 2 hr |
The Mall is a most popular name in Nainital city. A busiest road in day time, The Mall runs side by side of the Nainital Lake. Britishers constructed ...
Tiffin Top

Tiffin Top

5.4 kms / 24 mins
Free Entry | Exploration Time 2 hr |
A popular picnic spot in Nainital, Tiffin Top (also known as Dorothy's Seat) is located on Ayarpatta hill, offers a magnificent 360 degree view of the...
Eco Cave Gardens

Eco Cave Gardens

3.7 kms / 15 mins
Paid Entry | Exploration Time 2 hr |
Eco Cave Gardens is a newly developed tourist spot in Nainital. It comprises several natural inter connected caves of different animals. Hanging garde...
Raj Bhawan

Raj Bhawan

3.5 kms / 19 mins
Raj Bhawan, also called as Governor House is a British era building, now serves as the residence of Governor of Uttarakhand. Known for its magnificent...
Kilbury

Kilbury

14.8 kms / 39 mins
Kilbury is famous as birding route in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Developed as a splendid picnic spot in Nainital, Kilbury is definetly a bird wa...
Snow View Point

Snow View Point

3.7 kms / 15 mins
Free Entry | Exploration Time 2 hr |
Snow View Point is one of the most visited places by tourists for watching majestic Himalayas from Nainital. Known as best view point in Nainital, Sno...
Gurney House

Gurney House

2.6 kms / 15 mins
Gurney House is an old charming Colonial cottage in Nainital. Once a home of famous hunter-conservationist Jim Corbett, Gurney House was built in 1881...
The Flatts

The Flatts

2.2 kms / 9 mins
Free Entry | Exploration Time 30 mins
The Flatts is a well known name for the locals but an interesting place for tourists in Nainital. A centre for recreational activities, the Flatts is ...
Naina Peak

Naina Peak

7 kms / 4 hr 30 mins
Free Entry | Exploration Time 4 hr |
Naina Peak is highest hill top and one of the the famous tourist spots in Nainital. This peak is also called as China Peak and Cheena Peak by locals i...
ARIES Nainital

ARIES Nainital

8 kms / 19 mins
Restricted Entry | Exploration Time 1 hr
ARIES, stands for Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, is a prominent astronomical institute of India. ARIES observatory was estab...
Kainchi Dham

Kainchi Dham

18.6 kms / 39 mins
Kainchi Dham was established by a great saint Shri Neem Karoli Baba in 1960s at Kainchi village on Nainital-Almora road. It's a holy temple and ashram...
Hanuman Garhi

Hanuman Garhi

1.7 kms / 4 mins
Hanuman Garhi is located some 3.5 kms from the Tallital or South End bus stop, at an altitude of 6,401 ft above sea level. Lord Hanuman – the monkey...
Aurobindo Ashram

Aurobindo Ashram

5.1 kms / 19 mins
Located in the verdant hills of Nainital, away from the cacophony of the marketplace, The Himalayan Center of Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Nainital is a si...
Naina Devi Bird Reserve

Naina Devi Bird Reserve

14.2 kms / 39 mins
Uttarakhand is the first state of the country to have a National Park which was set up by the name of Hailey National Park (now Jim Corbett National P...
Sariyatal

Sariyatal

10.3 kms / 24 mins
Free Entry | Exploration Time 1 hr |
In the cool suburbanarea of the lake city, lays a jade green lake called Sariyatal which hasemerged as a popular tourist spot in the recent times.&nbs...
Khurpatal

Khurpatal

11 kms / 30 mins
The emerald blue-green lake of Khurpatal is cradled in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is encircled by the lofty pine and old cedar tree...
Sukha Tal Lake

Sukha Tal Lake

Sukha Tal cocooned in Mallital was earlier a part of the pristine Nainital Lake. Sukha Tal or Suka Tal literally suggests dry lake which is located ha...

Some other places to see in Nainital

Land's End: The main attraction of Land's End is the beautiful view of the stagnant water of the Khurpatal. Land's End is set at an elevation of 2,120mts above sea level offering splendid views of neighboring hills and the green valley with rural houses. In order to reach Land's End one can drive to Barapathar on a vehicle and then trek 1km to the spot where one feels like the land has really come to an end.

Binayak: It is one of the famous trails in Nainital, which is perfect spot for trek in Nainital. So all those people who are passionate about trekking and planning to visit Nainital in the near future then Nainital binayak trek is the best trekking spot.

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