19 Famous Tourist Places in Nainital:

Nainital is a famous and beautiful hill station in the state of Uttarakhand. Nainital is nestled in the Kumaon foothills of the Himalayas. It is 285 km away from Dehradun and 345 km away from New Delhi. Nainital, the gem of Uttarakhand – is a charming hill station. It is nestled at an altitude of around 1938 meters, around the beautiful Naini Lake. After the name of Naini lake, the town is named. 

Nainital, Uttarakhand, is one of the most visited hill stations in North India. It is a perfect weekend getaway. Its pleasant climate makes this place more attractive and preferred by families and honeymooners. This town got the title of ‘City of Lakes’ for its Naini Lake and other lakes.

Famous Tourist Places in Nainital:

Nainital Lake:

Naini Lake is a beautiful natural lake. It is located in the center of Nainital,  Uttarakhand. Nainital lake is known for its natural beauty. The Nainital Lake is a dazzling beauty that is neighboured by seven different peaks, namely Ayarpata, Deopata, Cheena Peak, Handi Bandi, Alma, Laria Kanta, and Sher Ka Danda. The lake is crescent or kidney-shaped. The Naini lake is divided into two distinct sections, the northern part, Mallital, and the southern region, Tallital. This lake is amongst the most famous lakes in the Kumaon region. It is amongst the most attractive tourist Places in Nainital.

Tiffin Top (Dorothy’s Seat):

The Tiffin Top is a popular picnic spot in Nainital, Uttarakhand. It is amongst the most attractive tourist Places in Nainital. It is situated in Ayarpatta Hill. From its highest point, it serves a spectacular scenery of Nainital. Tiffin Top is a popular tourist place in Nainital, which is also known as Dorothy’s Seat. Tiffin Top got its name Dorothy’s Seat because it was founded in the loving memory of the English artist Dorothy Kellett by Col J.P. Kellett. The officer lost his wife Dorothy while she was traveling with her four children.

Snow View Point:

The snow viewpoint is amongst the most attractive tourist spots in Nainital. Snow View Point in Nainital is situated at an altitude of 2270 mt above sea level. The point is placed around 3 Km from the town of Nainital and cable rope or car is available to reach the place. As its name, Snow View Point provides a panoramic view of the Himalayas. The top of the mountain serves a marvelous view of the city. It is amongst the most attractive tourist Places in Nainital.

High Altitude Zoo:

Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo is one of the famous and attractive tourist places in Nainital, Uttarakhand. It is also known as Nainital Zoo. It is founded in 1984. This zoo is placed on the Sher ka Danda hill in Tallital, Nainital. This high-altitude zoo is located at an altitude of 2100 mt. It spread over an area of 4.6 hectares of area. The zoo houses several endangered species. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Mall Road:

The Mall road is a vibrant place in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Mall Road is the primary road that lies in the core of the Nainital town parallel to the Nainital lake. This road is built during British colonial rule. This road is officially named Govind Ballabh Pant Marg. There are several hotels, travel agencies, banks, showrooms, department stores, shops, restaurants, and cafes on Mall road. It is amongst the most attractive tourist Places in Nainital.

Eco Cave Gardens:

Eco Cave Garden is one of the famous tourist places in Nainital. This cave is located within proximity of Mall Road of Nainital, in the Mallital area of Nainital. This place is known for its interconnected rocky caves, hanging gardens, and musical fountain. The Eco Garden, Nainital is a group of six small caves, which are animals shaped. The popular caves are Tiger Cave, Panther Cave, Bat Cave, Apes Cave, and Flying Fox Cave. This place is lit with petroleum lamps and extends its beauty. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Bhimtal Lake:

Bhimtal Lake is a famous lake in India. It is situated in the Bhimtal town of Uttarakhand. The lake is located in Bhimtal, a famous town in Nainital. This lake is placed at an altitude of  4500 feet, 22 km away from Nainital, expands over an area of 47 hectares. Bhimtal lake is supposed to be the largest lake in this region and supplies drinking water to the town. This lake is a ‘C‘ shaped lake. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Naina Peak:

Naina Peak is a famous tourist spot of Nainital. This peak is placed at an altitude of 2,615 km. Naina Peak is the highest peak of Nainital, situated at an elevation of 2615 mt. This peak is known for its breathtaking and magnificent bird’s eye perspective of the town. This peak remains covered with snow throughout the year and this snow-covered peak is a major attraction of Nainital, Uttarakhand. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Lands End:

Lands end is situated at a distance of around 4 KM from Nainital. The top view from the mountain is breathtaking. The mountain is neighboured by beautiful villages and pine forests. Land’s End is mostly traveled by adventure enthusiasts who love to trek to scenic spots. This point serves the breathtaking view of mango-shaped Khurpataal Lake. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Sattal:

Sattal is placed in Kumaon Region at an altitude of 1370 m above sea level. Sattal is a set of seven freshwater lakes as the name says, namely – Panna, Naldaymanti Tal, Sukha Tal, Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Bharat. The place is situated near the popular town in the district of Nainital, Bhimtal. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

St John Wilderness Church:

St John Wilderness Church is amongst the oldest and best churches in the hilltown. It is placed close to the High Court of Uttarakhand in Mallital, Nainital, atop a hill amidst beautiful pine and deodar trees. St John Wilderness Church is built in the Neo-Gothic style of architecture. St John Wilderness Church has been got its name after a Bishop from Kolkata. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Governor’s House:

Raj Bhawan or Governor’s House is amongst the other major attractions in Nainital. It is built by the British as a residence for the Governor of the North West Province of India. Raj Bhawan was constructed as a replica of Buckingham Palace, which was built in a Victorian Gothic style designed by F.W Stevens. This two-storied building is consisting 113 rooms, a garden, a swimming pool, and a golf course.

Gurney House:

Gurney House is the former house of the British hunter, conservationist, tracker, naturalist, and author – Jim Corbett. The cottage is situated near Nainital Lake. This colonial cottage has a tiny museum too, with the achievements and life story of Jim Corbett.  

Kainchi Dham:

Kainchi Dham is a very popular temple in Nainital. This temple is popular for the Neeb Karori Maharaj temple and ashram. Kainchi Dham attracts devotees from all over the world every year. This temple is nestled about 9kms from Bhowali and 17kms from Nainital. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Naina Devi Temple:

Naina Devi Temple is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site. This is one of the fifty-one Shakti Peethas in India. Mata Sati or Maa Naina Devi is the main deity of the Naina Devi Temple of Nainital. According to Hindu mythology, Naina Devi Temple is built on the spot where Goddess Sati’s eyes fell. There are the two eyes on the roof, placed in the center. The city of Nainital supposed to be has been named after the Naina Devi Temple. t is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Jeolikote:

Jeolikot is known as the Gateway to Naini Lake. This hill station is brimming with life, colors, and butterflies. It is nestled on the Nainital-Haldwani highway. It is known for its butterfly population. Jeolikot is a favorite tourist destination for nature lovers and poets. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Khurpa Taal Lake:

Khurpa Taal is a serene tourist destination situated close to Nainital. Khurpa Taal is one of the most pleasant tourist places to visit in Nainital. This pristine lake is situated at a distance of 12 km from Nainital, at an elevation of 5500 feet. This Lake is neighboured by majestic pine trees and dense greenery. This offbeat location is a hidden gem for nature lovers as well as photography enthusiasts. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Peora:

Peora is considered to be, best described as a hidden gem. This one of the attractive tourist places in Nainital is placed between the Kumaon Hills in the state of Uttarakhand, at an elevation of 6000 feet. This place is full of serene and tranquil with natural beauty and the majestic part is this place is completely untouched by industrialization. It is one of the most beautiful tourist Places in Nainital.

Pangot:

Pangot is one of the most panoramic sightseeing tourist places in Nainital. Pangot is a small hilly hamlet near Nainital. It is most famous for its lush green jungles and birds. Pangot is situated in the Kosiyakutoli tehsil of the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, just 15 kilometers away from Nainital, at the height of 6,300 feet above sea level. This small and picturesque hamlet is well known all across the nation for its rich and exotic birdlife. Pangot is a hub for photography enthusiasts during winters when hundreds of different species of birds flock here.

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