Places to visit in Nainital
Nainital is a beautiful hill station situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is known for its breathtaking views, lakes, and temples. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Nainital has many places to explore and enjoy such as Naini Lake, Tiffin Top, Snow View Point, Cave Garden, High Altitude Zoo, Eco Cave Gardens and many more. There are also some religious sites like Naina Devi Temple and Hanuman Garhi that are worth visiting. One can also enjoy activities like boating on Naini Lake or take a cable car ride to Snow View Point for a mesmerizing view of the Himalayas.
Nainital is an ideal place to spend time with family or friends while enjoying nature’s beauty. So if you’re looking for an exciting vacation spot then consider visiting this beautiful hill station!
Nainital Lake is a heart of Nainital city. It is situated in middle of Nainital city surrounded by the hills and look like an eye.
Boating option through yachts, paddle boats and traditional rowing boats are available in Nainital lake.
Nainital Lake Boating Timings
Tuesday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wedesday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Timing may vary as per season or holiday.
Nainital lake Boating charges
₹ 160 for half round for Row boat
₹ 210 for full round for Row boat
₹ 210 per hour for Paddle boat
Aerial Rope-way or Cable car Nainital
Aerial rope-way or Cable car is a major attraction in Nainital, if you wants to enjoy the breathtaking views of Naini Lake and Nainital Hill Station, then must take a ride of Cable car.
Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wedesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
₹ 190 per person for Adults both way
₹ 150 per person for Children (between 3 Yrs – 12 Yrs) both way
Time of stay at Snow View Point: 1 Hour
Nainital Zoo – Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo is a high altitude zoo situated in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Established in 1984 and opened for public in year 1995.
Main Attractions of this Zoo are Royal Bengal Tiger & Golden Pheasant.
Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wedesday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Nainital Zoo Ticket Price
₹ 50 per person for Adults (between 13 Yrs – 60 Yrs)
₹ 20 per person for Children (between 5 Yrs – 12 Yrs)
₹ 200 for Professional Video Camera
Cave Garden – Eco Cave Garden Nainital
Cave Garden are look like real cave. If you want to see something new and experience the real cave then must go to this place.
Go Only if you have stamina to walk and climb.
Cave Gardens Nainital Timings
Tuesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wedesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Cave Gardens Nainital Entry Fee
50 per person for Adults
20 per person for Children
Naina Devi Temple is a famous holy temple in Nainital located near the Naini lake.
As per Hindi mythology one of fifty one Shakti Peeths, Naina Devi Temple is the place where eyes of Goddess Sati falls. The Nainital lake look like an eye, that’s why its called Naini lake.