80 kilometers from Corbett on the edges of the Naini Lake nestles the quintessential hilltop hamlet- Nainital. From sightseeing points to trekking trails to boating ride to temples, this lake district of India has everything that can please a traveler. Nainital is divided into two parts - Tallital on the southern side of the lake and Mallital on the northern upper reaches. The must visit attractions in Nainital are Naini Lake, Cave Garden, Nainital Zoo, Nanda Devi Temple, St John's Church, Pashan Devi Temple, Guano Hills, Mall Road etc. There are a bunch of attractions peppered around Nainital too like Sattal, Sariyatal, Bhimtal, and Naukuchiatal.
Getting There
To reach Nainital, you can easily get buses from the neighboring cities. Else, you can go for railway journey. For which the nearest railway station is in Ramnagar, and Kathgodam. From both the railway station, you can easily get taxis and cabs to reach Nainital.
Things to do & see in and around
Any trip to Nainital is incomplete without a boat ride in iconic Naini Lake. So don't forget and now you can even enjoy yachting too. See the beautiful view of the sun gliding below the horizon from Hanuman Garhi, Snow View, Tiffin Point, and China Peak. When with kids, you can explore Zoo, and Cave Garden. You can also expand your horizons and plan a visit to the attractions like Sattal, Sariyatal, Bhimtal, and Naukuchiatal. Do take a long stroll on the Mall road to pick some candles.
Best Time to VIsit
October to May will be the best time to plan a holiday in Nainital as the weather is neither too hot nor cold just the perfect to go for sightseeing. Avoid visiting during the monsoon season as the region is quite prone to rainfall, which at time lead to road blockage.
