Top places to visit in Nainital
Here are the top 15 places to visit in Nainital
1. Naini Lake
1 kms
from city center
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1 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
A pretty lake that once a European man fell in love with, Naini Lake today serves as a major tourist spot for people from all over the country.
2. Eco Cave Gardens
3 kms
from city center
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2 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
Famous for its inter connected rocky caves, hanging gardens and the musical fountain, the Eco Garden are a set of six small caves in the shape of various animals. In the evenings, you can see the spectacle of the musical fountain with various audio video effects.
3. The Mall Road
1 kms
from city center
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3 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
The Mall Road of Nainital, which runs parallel to the Naini Lake, connecting the two ends of the hill town, is the prime shopping, food and cultural centre of the wonder that is Nainital. Whether it is digging into some luscious food or shopping for the cutest local woollens that are to be found, Mall Road is your go-to for it all.
4. Naina Devi Temple
1 kms
from city center
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4 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
The Temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji is situated on a hill top in Bilaspur Distt. Of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at a height of 1219 m above sea level, it was built by Raja Bir Chand in the 8th century. With several folklores going about the temple ever since it was built, the temple is considered very holy by the pilgrims who pay a visit regularly.
5. Snow View Point
2 kms
from city center
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5 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
3 km off Nainital, Snow View offers an expansive and majestic view of the Himalayas. It also houses a quaint little local temple. You can take either the cable car, taxi or a trek up the undulating slopes.
6. Adventure Options
12 kms
from city center
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6 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
There are some adventure options available also in this area. During some seasons, paragliding opportunities are available. There are some nearby short trekking routes as well.
7. Naina Peak
3 kms
from city center
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7 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
Also called the China Peak, this range located at a height of 2615 m is a challenging trek. The way up the slope is dotted with beautiful rhododendron bloom. From the peak you can view the Tibet Border and Nanda Devi Peak.
8. Jeolikot
5 kms
from city center
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8 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
Known as the Gateway to Naini Lake, Jeolikot is a pristine hill station brimming with life, colors and butterflies. It is famous for its butterfly population along with its floriculture.
9. Tiffin Top (Dorothy's Seat)
1 kms
from city center
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9 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
Tiffin Top is a place which is 7520 feet elivated in Ayarpatta region, also known as Dorothy's seat is so called, in memory of an English lady Mrs Kellet Dorothy, who was killed in an air crash. Tiffin Top which meanes "Packed food consumed during the daytime" so that visitors around would trek to Tiffin top with packed lunch's and spend a quiet and tranquil picnic and other get togethers.
Tiffin top is a short trek of about 4 kms from Nainital and provides excellent view of the Himalayas and the Nainital town.
10. Himalayan View Point
1 kms
from city center
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10 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
5 km off Nainital, this locale offers views of the Himalayan Mountains and is located at 2300 m high.
11. Neem Karoli Baba Ashram
7 kms
from city center
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11 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
Dedicated to Shri Neem Karoli Baba, who was a Hindu saint and Guru and had a lot of devotees from all over the world. Steve Jobs had come to India in 1974 to become his devotee, though sadly he had passed away by that time.
12. Land's End
2 kms
from city center
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12 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
Set across the Khurpa Tal and vast stretches of plains, the Land's End 4 km off the main town is dotted with quaint little hamlets and lush greenery. You can take a pony, horse or taxi from the city.
13. Governor's House
1 kms
from city center
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13 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
Home to the popular golf course, the Governor's House is a Victorian Gothic edifice built in 1899 by designer F.W. Steven. It resembles the Castle of Scotland very closely and consists of two stories of buildings with 113 rooms, garden, swimming pool and of course, the golf-course.
14. Pangot
6 kms
from city center
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14 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
A scenic village nestled in the Himalayan hot-bed, Pangot is a village famous for its forests and birds- perfect for a lazy sojourn.
15. Hanuman Garhi
15 out of 15
Places To Visit in Nainital
Perched atop 6,401 ft. high, the temple was built by a local saint Baba Neem Karoli in 1950 and is located close to Ashram of Bapu Lila Sah and Shitla Devi temple. It also offers a beautiful vista of sunrises and sunsets.
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