Places to Visit Near Nainital

Naini Lake (within the city proximity)

Boating in the Naini Lake is a must when you visit Nainital. You can go for boating or yachting over the Naini Lake, the views of the surrounding Himalayan mountain ranges will blow your mind.

Jim Corbett National Park (65 kms from Nainital)

Some of the popular treks here include Nainital-Kanchi Trek, Nainital Binayak Trek, Nainital-Betalghat Trek, Nainital-Kilbury Trek, Snow Trek in winter and many more. Since Nainital is among the hilly regions, you will never fall short of trekking routes here.

Nainital Zoo (within city proximity)

Animal lovers are in for a treat in Nainital because this is another place you will find wild animals. This is a high altitude zoo in a natural environment. You will find some exceptional birds and animals here.

Bara Bazar (within city proximity)

There are many local markets here in Nainital like Bara Bazar, Tibetan market as well as mall road for shopping junkies to splurge. With so many options, there is something for everyone in these bazaars.

Tiffin Top or Dorothy's Seat (2.2 kms from Nainital)

Situated at the Aryapatta Hill at a height of 2292 meters above sea level, Tiffin top is well-known to offer stunning views of the Himalayas and Nainital. This place is also called Dorothy's seat, named after an English painter Dorothy Kellet who used to sit at this exact point and paint.

Snow View Point (1.6 kms from Nainital)

The snow viewpoint is about 2270 meters above sea level and is reachable by a cable car. If you the best views in Nainital, this is your place. From here, you will be able to enjoy the picturesque view of the major Himalayan peaks like Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, and the likes.

Kilbury Bird Sanctuary (13 kms from Nainital)

This is one of the few high altitude bird sanctuaries in India. It is located at a height of 2000 meters above sea level and is an abode of over 240 species of birds both native and migratory. This bird sanctuary is inside a beautiful forest village called Pangot.