8 Best Places to Visit and Around Nainital All Year Long

Nainital is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India. Gracing the hills of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, covered in lush green foliage sustaining a variety of ecosystems and dotted with temples of religious significance Nainital is not just a treat for the eyes but is an experience of a lifetime. There are numerous places for one to explore within and also in the surrounding hamlets. Each of these places has their own relevance, interesting things to indulge in, and memories to create. Here are some places you can have fun exploring in Nainital while others you can explore nearby this lake city as well if you want!

List of 8 Tourist Places to Visit in Nainital

• Naina Devi Temple
• Nainital Lake
• Tiffin Top
• Snow View Point
• Jim Corbett National Park
• Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary
• Ranikhet
• Bhimtal

1. Naina Devi Temple

Naina Devi Temple

This holy Shakti Peeth of Goddess Durga is placed on top of the scenic hillock just next to the landmark of Naini Lake. Considered to be one of the holiest temples this is the holy shrine where the goddess’s 2 eyes are worshipped. Drawing thousands of devotees every year a spiritual visit here will surely be a treat for you and your loved ones. Your Nainital trip remains incomplete if you don’t spend some rejuvenating time at this iconic heritage landmark of Uttarakhand. You can also opt for a boating experience in the nearby Naini Lake.

2. Nainital Lake

Nainital Lake

The lake of Nainital which gives this hill station its name is a must-visit. Although you will greet this lake on your time of arrival, you should remember to spend some quality time here. Surrounded by green rolling hills and with blue water glimmering in the sun, this lake is truly one of the prettiest lakes in the country. If you are looking for an opportunity to sit back, relax just watch the ducks playing and the people indulge in their daily activities then staying here for sunset or watching the sunrise over the Kumaon hills from here can sure be pleasant.

3. Tiffin Top

Tiffin Top

Located on an elevation of 2,292 Metres above sea level this sightseeing point is probably one of the most exhilarating places from where you can see the whole valley in full splendor below. The point is so scenic and serene that you will end up spending hours here and will also make you forget to look at your watch. The hike up to this famous mountain peak is sure to delight adventure lovers, peace seekers, and even avid photographers. Due to the popularity of this place, several activities have also developed here including rocks climbing, rappelling, and even fun-filled trekking adventure.

4. Snow View Point

Snow View Point

Unable to spend the snowy days on the hills then you can at least get a glimpse of the snowcapped mountain peaks from a snow viewpoint. This is one viewpoint in Nainital from where you can check out the gorgeous snow-bound peaks and ranges like Trishul, Nanda Kot, and Nanda Devi in a panoramic frame no matter what time of the year. A must-visit for all tourists to get the best experience of Nainital. Reaching here is an adventure itself as it entails the visitors taking a fun-filled and exciting aerial ropeway ride from Mallital.

Places to Visit around Nainital

5. Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett is one of the oldest national parks in India having been established in 1936. Located at a distance of a few kilometers from the city center of Nainital this national park serves as a home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger. Ever since its establishment, this place has attracted adventure lovers, travelers, and nature explorers. Going on a jeep ride through the sub-Himalayan ecology of deciduous forest cover, Grasslands, Lakes, and valleys this place is surely a playground for animals, plants, and insects to coexist. What’s better than observing nature in its true, original form?

Note: Jim Corbett national park is set to open its gates to tourists from the first week of September.

6. Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

If bird watching and feeling close to nature is on your wish list then this haven of Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary will be your paradise. Surrounded by lush and dense forest cover of oak, pines, and rhododendrons these 2 places are located at a comfortable distance from the main city of Nainital. Apart from birds, you can also check out some interesting mammals also found here which makes this place a wholesome experience for kids as well as adults. If lucky you will be able to spot barking deer, leopard cats, Sambar, Himalayan goral, fork tails, and many more. it is truly a place of serenity, peace, and wonderment.

7. Ranikhet

Ranikhet

Located at a scenic distance of around 2 hours from Nainital is the small, peaceful, and quaint hamlet of Ranikhet. You can easily hire a cab from the bus stop at Nainital and make your way to this beautiful place which can also be described as an artist’s getaway. The name literally translates into the ‘queen’s farm’ and has no dearth of refreshing bountiful natural surroundings. It is also home to some ancient temples and ranks among one of the top beautiful hill stations in India. You can go on spectacular hiking trails, go bird-watching, and indulge in natural healing.

8. Bhimtal

Bhimtal

Bhimtal is another one of the most preferred getaways and excursion destinations around Nainital. Located at a distance of 22 kms from this initially sleepy hamlet has developed into a thriving hub for nature lovers and peace seekers alike. The main attraction of this hill station remains the gorgeous and glimmering lake of Bhimtal. This place displays not only surreal natural beauty but also boasts of year-long pleasant climatic conditions. Another one of the most developed forms of adventure tourism in Bhimtal is paragliding and parasailing. Flying out in the open sky with the scenic valley below and the wind in your hair is one experience you cannot miss out on. Don’t worry everything is safe and is done with well-tested equipment.