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Tourist Attractions near Nainital

There are several places which are worth visiting in Nainital and are considered to be invaluable gems to this holy & exquisite place. Some of them are:

Bhimtal

An extravagant lake engulfed in a beautiful pristine valley situated 22 km from Nainital. The pride of this beautiful & gorgeous lake is its offering for magnificent vistas for tourists. Lot of tourists come here for boating and the special thing about this lake is the small island located in the middle of this river where a hotel is located. Bhimtal can be reached by road easily.

Khurpatal

A fantastic spot situated 12 km from Nainital. Considered to be as tourists’ paradise for its fresh & clear water & rich harvest of fishes. It is an attractive small hamlet frequented by the tourists for its marvelous climate & adventurous environment.

Sattal

A spellbinding place where 07 rivers culminate. Situated about 23 km from Nainital. It seems that Mother Nature has carefully designed the place with awesome landscapes with the culmination of rivers combined with sprawling oak trees that fills the whole view with blue & green colors.

Naukuchiatal

About 4 km from Bhimtal, it is a mystical lake with 09 corners. The resorts here are a great place for tourist attraction as they offer a panoramic view of Naukuchiatal lake combined with serene & peaceful settings of dense oak forests. There are a multitude of joyful, enthusiastic & fun-filled activities including sight-seeing which are worth experiencing.

Kainchi

A devotional & holy place situated at a distance of 20 km from Nainital. One experiences the feelings of piousness & eternal peace after visiting this place. Since it is a collection of well-built temples, tourists have a vast choice to visit them & offer their holy prayers.

Kilbury

A place famous for its colorful & soothing Flora & Fauna. Situated 12 km from Nainital. This place is famous for its calm, peaceful & serene climate. It is an attraction for tourists being an ideal place for holidaying & fun-filled picnics.

Kasauni

A place called “Switzerland of India”. The eye-catching & photogenic sunrise-view from this place is its main characteristic. Situated at 120 km from Nainital. This ethereal town is also famous for its spectacular view of the Himalayas mainly during the summer season when in the morning, fresh snow is glittered by the sunlight giving an amazing picturesque view.

Ranikhet

A place famous & prominent for its beautiful pine trees & landscapes. Situated at 63 km from Nainital. The dense forests are a main attraction for long walks by the tourists. It is the home for the Kumaon Regiment (KRC) & Naga Regiment and is maintained by the Indian Army.

Corbett

India’s first national park “Jim Corbett” is located here. Famous for its beautiful & majestic wildlife species. It has great habitat diversity with a vast variety of mammals, birds, flowers & reptiles. One can find all sorts of creation by Mother Nature here.

Almora

An extravagant place surrounded by hills. One gets a feeling of utmost calmness & peace after visiting this place. The rainfall, sunset & sunrise in this place are worth praising. 67 km away from the East of Nainital. The breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas from this place summons tourists worldwide to its alluring grandeur of natural beauty. The hospitality in this place is splendorous & attractive.

Jageshwar

A place of temples boasting of 200 big & small temples at a height of 1900 feet above the sea level, the deodar trees and the fragrant sandal wood plantations lend an ethereal aura to the site. The amazing sculpture of the temples here speaks for their workmanship, dedication & devotion of those who built them. There is enormous devotional pilgrimage for the whole of the year visiting this place.

Naina Peak

The highest peak in Nainital gives an opportunity & throws an open challenge to the trekkers to conquer it. A splendid magnificent bird’s eye view of entire Nainital which is worth experiencing can be had from the top of this peak. Alternatively known as China peak, it offers one of the most beautiful treks in the region.

Hanuman Garhi

About 3 km from Nainital is the famous temple of Lord Hanumanji. One can view the magnificent sun set from here. This temple is a hot tourist attraction for a splendid architecture of the temple built here. It is in the shape of a four-sided fort with circular bastions at each corner. The manner in which this temple has been carved out is mesmerizing. One has to take the curved flight of stairs to reach this spot that is said to be once inhabited by Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman was the escort and guard of Lord Rama during and after his campaign against Lanka.

Tiffin Top

Also known as Dorothy's seat in memory of an English lady Mrs. Kellet Dorothy, who was killed in an air crash, Tiffin top is a short trek of about 3 km from Nainital and provides excellent view of the Himalayas and the town. The road to this picnic spot crawls along the rugged hill side swaying this way & that, and than all in one breadth in hushed silence suddenly unfolds a canvas on which nature has painted this beautiful spot.

Recreation & Gaming Activities

There are many more places which result in great tourist attraction & huge revenues from across the world.

Nainital is a great place to indulge in all sorts of recreation & gaming activities. Some of the activities / games which are worth experiencing are Himalaya Mini Golf, Naina Peak, Thandi Sadak (Cold Road), Boating, Rope way (Cable car), Mall Road Strolling, View Point & Kilbury Road & Horse Riding.