Nainital is one of the most beautiful places in India attracting tourists from all parts of the country. Literally, it is one of the most popular hill stations in Uttarakhand. And the ‘City of Lakes’ remains one of the most visited places it India.
It also offers picturesque views of the mountains and other natural beauty. One of the best hill stations of India, Nainital is a pristine valley with an elevation of about 2084 m which is surrounded by green hills, dotted by lakes, quaint old cottages, and markets it is a scenic, spiritual and refreshing destination.
Summer is the best time to visit for all tourist when everyone looks for a cool and comfortable place. Additinally, it is also an ideal and most preferred romantic spot for honeymooners and couples seeking some quality time.
Top Tourist Attractions in Nainital
Naini Lake – Lifeline of Nainital
It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Nainital and its heart – the Naini Lake reflects the colour of beautiful surroundings. The lake is in pear shaped, attracts lots of traveler who come and enjoy boating, yachting or paddling in the lake.
Naini Lake contain two parts – Mallital towards the north and Tallital towards the Southern part. The picturesque Naini Lake has an abundant aquatic life and its surrounding are ideal for animals and birds to flourish. Seriously, Nanital visit is incomplete without a boat ride on Naini Lake. Naini lake spring to life during the as this is when the lake hosts the famous boast riding festival.
Nainital Lake, famously known as Naini Lake is the major attraction of Naintal town as well of Uttarakhand. Surrounded by panoramic seven hills, Nainital lake is a favourite spot among romantic travellers around the world. It is one of the most visited lakes in India.
Tiffin Top
Also called Dorothy Seat which is a stone work perch on the Tiffin Top built in a memory of painter Dorothy Kellet, this viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas and Nainital. It provides splendid views of the town.
The attraction got its name as Tiffin Top after people started to have lunch on top of the hill on Dorothy’s Seat. Tiffin Top is also called Dorothy’s Seat because it was constructed in the loving memory of the English artist named Dorothy Kellett by the army officer Col J.P. Kellett. The officer lost his wife Dorothy whilst she was aboard a ship to be with her four children. She was buried in the Red Sea in the year 1936. The beautiful Tiffin Top is surrounded by trees of Cher, Oak, and Deodar. Naini Lake and Kumaon Hills look lovely when seen from here. On clearer days, one can also get hold of the majestic view of Nanda Devi.
Snow View Point- Oldest Viewpoint
The oldest Snow Viewpoint is a must visit among lots of tourist places in Nainital. The viewpoint offers majestic Himalayan range. Here are the peak is connected by motorable roads and an aerial ropeway. Most people also opt to journey to the point and enjoy the views of snow-capped hills like Nanda Kot and Nanda Devi.
In Nainital Snow View Point stands at a dizzying altitude of 2270 meters above sea level and is hands down, which is one of the most attractive tourist spots of the area. As the name it is 100% describe that Snow View Point offers a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayas draped in a blanket of milk-white snow. Enveloped in cotton clouds, the peaks of these mountains ranges pierce the sky and are enlightened with shafts of sun rays that make the snow sparkle with joy.
Naina Devi Temple
Naina Devi temple situated near the banks of Naini Lake and is a popular place to see in Nainital in May & June. It is considered that Goddess Sati’s eyes fell at the exact same spot where this temple stands, which attracts a great number of devotees. The temple is located at the top of Naina Hill.
Inside the Naina Devi Temple, you will find the two eyes on the roof, depicting the Goddess Naina Devi, placed in the centre; with the statues of Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha surrounding it. It would be interesting to note that the city of Nainital got its name from the temple of Naina Devi only. As you climb the hill to reach the temple, various shops selling prasad and other essential puja items will greet you on the way. Considered to be extremely pristine and sacred by the devotees, the venerated temple is a must visit on your next trip to Nainital.
Bhimtal Lake
Bhimtal is one of the most serene places to visit near Nainital, among lots of lakes. It renamed after the legendary Bhima of Maharashtra. The lake is beautifully centred among the green mountains and a small island at its centre. Bhimtal offers splendid views of nature.
Bhimtal Lake, one of the most popular lakes in India, which is located in the Bhimtal town of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. An island at the centre of the Lake is a famous tourist attraction and also houses an aquarium with a variety of fish species and a temple. In the Kumaon region, which is also known as the Lake district of India, the Bhimtal lake is one of the largest lake and supplies drinking water to the town and supports aquaculture in the region. Today, the lake has been opened for tourists and has a variety of activities in and around the lake.
Sattal – Lakes, pines, and hills
It is one of the best places to visit in Nainital in 2 days, Sattal or Sat Tal is an interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes tucked away in the Lower Himalayan Range. It is situated near the town of Bhimtal of the Nainital district in Uttarakhand. They are the most impressive lakes near Nainital surrounded by the Himalayan peaks among an incredible assembly of pine and oak forests and dotted by colonial bungalows and artistic churches. And this small town is called the ‘Lake District of India’.
