Things to do in Nainital

A Himalayan resort town has been a famous hill station since the British era in India. It makes a must-visit destination while planning your India tour packages. Situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, Nainital Lake is a famous boating site and home to the sacred Naina Devi Hindu temple. While checking out places to visit in Nainital, make it point to take the cable car to Snow View observation point for some stunning view of Nanda Devi peak, which is the highest peak in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand tour package can be made much more exciting by planning a trip in and around Nainital. One of the best travel tips is to begin your day with sightseeing and conclude it with shopping at the Mall Road. Sattal is a sought after destination and an excellent picnic spot with amazing landscapes. As the name suggests, it is a spot with seven lakes with varied shades of green and blue.

Amongst the many points of interest is Bhimtal, which is famous for its island restaurant in the middle of the lake. Make your trip exciting by taking a boat to the restaurant and spend some relaxing time with your family.

Tiffin Top and the view from this spot can make your Nainital holidays worthwhile. Situated at a height of about 2,290 meters in the Ayarpatta Hills, this spot is a famous picnic spot and is also known as Dorothy’s Seat, named after an eminent painter. As a travel tip, if you are travelling with your family or are not the trekking types, just climb up on the horseback and enjoy the view. Tiffin Top can make an amazing photo opportunity, as the view from this spot is absolutely spectacular with the town and the mountains in sight.

One of the key and scenic places to visit in Nainital is the serene Guano Hills, located in the sleepy Himalayan town of Pangot. Plan a walk and trek along the trails of the town and experience the dense forests with oak, bamboo, and deodar trees. The best travel tip while in the Himalayas is to start your early and enjoy the sunshine and go trekking in the sleepy countryside. It can be a totally enriching experience.

Nainital trips can be made much more heartening by experiencing the birdlife around the place. Take a trekking trip around the nearby lakes and be witness to some amazing Himalayan birdlife such as Black-Chinned Babbler, Grey Woodpecker, and some lovely water birds. The lakes around Nainital help you unwind in nature’s solace and experience magic of the Himalayas.

While you unwind, also plan a shopping trip to the vibrant Mall Road, which is the centre of many activities. Try some local cuisine at the cafes and buy some locally made artefacts such as the famous candles of Nainital.