Top 15 places to visit in Nainital || must to do tips

Nainital is one of the best hill stations in India situated at the northern state of India Uttrakhand from the sea level above of 2,084 metres (6,837 ft) in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas fenced with green trees ,hills, old cottages, web of strolling streets & offcourse with beautiful lakes, that's why it is called the city of lakes. yeah The hillstation Nainital is  famous for its various natural attractions and due to its favorable climate all year round. Nainital’s charm includes everything from boating and sailing to old temples and heritage buildings, and of course, scenic views at every step where every morning sunshine welcomes you and lake wind frezzes you. The name Nainital has been derived from the name of famous holy hindu goddess Naina ma. First it's name was Naiyantal then it become Nainital. also it is considered that the Nainital is one of the 52 Shakti Peeths, or religious sites where parts of the charred body of Sati (Parvati) fell on earth while being carried by Lord Shiva.

So to reach Nainital 
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station. Kathgodam is well connected by railway with all other  major cities delhi,lucknow,mumbai,Howrah. from Kathgodam Nainital is just 34km away & you have to hire a private cab/car or can catch a bus. private car will charge you upto Rs 3000($45).

Also you can come from Delhi by car/bus/train. from Delhi private car will charge you upto Rs 4500($68)

nearest airport is the delhi airport which is 290km far from Nainital. Being a hill station, Nainital does not have any direct air connectivity.
and to visit, all the places stated next you can hire a private car or cycle-rickshaw from Nainital town.

Best time to visit nainital is
march to june  | & |  september to december

1) Naini lake

 the pear shaped emerald lake & surrounded by the nainital town. this lake is heart of nainital.acording to

hindu myth this lake was formed due to the drop of the eye of Hindu goddess satima parvati. The hill stationitself is divided into parts: Mallital, the northern side of the lake, and Tallital, the southern end of the lake. Boating in the lake is a favorite tourist pastime. There are rowboats and pedal boats available at various spots. also tourists can pass their time by sitting on the bank of the lake which really feels great.

2) Naina Devi temple

 situated at the end of the lake. this holy temple of Naina ma plays a central role in the origin myths surrounding Nainital.the sound of the bells of the naina devi temple can be heared from one side to another side of lake even from your hotel's room & it sounds very sweet to our ears.

3) snow view point & Naina Peak 
snow view point also known as himalayan view point is one of the most popular view point visited by tourists for watching the majestic snow covered Himalaya & its ranges like nada devi, trishul &  nanda kot. The stay is chargeable for each hour that you spend here and the point can be visited only between 10 am to 5 pm.

 & about naina peak also Known as the Cheena or China Peak by the locals, Naina Peak is the highest peak in Nainital.It is situated at an average elevation of 2,615 meters above sea level. The spot is known to offer one of the most amazing panoramic views of the entire valley and Nainital situated near at the top of the Naini Lake.also mesmerizing view of the sunset you’ll never forget

4) Tiffin Top (Dorothy's Seat)
 Located at the Aryapatta Hill at an average elevation of 2292 meters above sea level, Tiffin Top is a famous view point that offers some of the most breathtaking views of the Himalayas and Nainital. The place is named after an English painter Dorothy Kellet who used to sit at this very spot and paint. That's why  this place is also known as Dorothy’s seat in memory of her.

5) Lake tour

 as i said Nainital is the city of lake & there are lots of lakes situated at Nainital. among of them except naini lake most famous are Bhimtal lake - It was named after the legendary Bhima of Maharashtra.The lake is beautifully centered amidst green mountains and a small island at its center. tourists can spend their night

here at any hotel around bhimtal lake but number of hotels are very limited. also other famous lakes are Noukuchiya tal, sat taal , khurpatal. here the meaning of  TAAL  in English is called LAKE

6) Hanumangarhi

 Hanumangarhi is a temple of hindu Lord Hanuman in Ayodhya. More than 70 steps lead to the main 

Hanuman temple which is one of the most popular temples of Lord Hanuman in North India.also sunset from here is awesome.

7) Eco Cave Gardens

One of the best places to visit , the Eco Cave Gardens are a fascination for tourists, especially for children. The park comprises of seven caves which can be reached through a narrow and winding road. Eco Cave Gardens are among the best spots to hangout with family.here you have to issue Ticket to enter which Costs
INR 35/- ($0.53) for adult & INR 20/- ($0.30)for children

8) Raj Bhawan

Governor’s House - Built for the Governor of North West Province, it is currently the residence of the Governor of Uttarakhand and is one of the most luxury places to visit in Nainital. Its Gothic-style architecture was inspired by the Buckingham Palace. This is the second Raj Bhawan of Uttarakhand and features manicured gardens, where you’d love to take a stroll.

9) Gurney House

Gurney House refers to a cottage which is famous for being the residence of the British conservationist Jim Corbett. The house was built in 1881 and is located near the Nainital Lake.The house was sold to Mr. Sharda Prasad Varma in 1947 when the Corbett family left for Kenya.

10) Nainital Zoo

was established in 1984 and was opened to general public in 1995. The zoo contains several exotic and endangered species of animals and birds which are native to this region. Snow Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Tibetan wolf are the example of few of the endangered species found here.

11) kainchi dham

it is the ashram of the famous Shri Neem Karoli Baba Maharajji. Many hundreds of people visit the temples here every day, in season. Each year, during the June 15th Bhandara, reportedly, more than one lakh (100,000) people are fed.

12) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences

This astronomical observatory is located on the Manora peak, and is the perfect place to indulge in star-gazing.

13)  Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

One of the few high altitude bird sanctuaries in India, the Kilbury Bird Sanctuary is located at an average elevation of 2000 meters above sea level. The sanctuary is a home to over 240 different species of Birds which are both migratory and resident. The sanctuary is located at a picturesque  forest village called Pangot.

14) St. John’s Church & jim corbett national park
st john's church is situated on the mall road.this Gothic-style Church stands aloof of all the noise and city bustling. one will still find this place is really utterly peaceful.

& about jim corbett national park  

 the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative..

15)  Marketing in Nainital

here you guys who are shopaholic , Nainital is the best place for them to shop a lot.

Tibetan market

So to do shopping, Tibetan Market in Nainital is one of the most famous among locals and tourists. Its strategic location around the picturesque Naini lake makes it the most visited market.Here, you can buy some of the best quality Tibetan bags, ethnic clothing, winter clothes, jewelry, and a wide variety of handicrafts. Make sure you bargain well with the shopkeepers to get some amazing deals.

barabazar

next you can visit Barabazar in Nainital, here you can also get varieties of things from sweet to clothes.

Mall road night market

also another market is the mall road side market at the every evening after closure of traffic on mall road.

so Let the shopper in you come alive.

Now must to do TIPS -

1) you can get into the ropeway to get the perfect Arial view of Nainital

2) must purchase Nainital's famous variety candles & fancy wooden things from the mall road/ barabazar/ tibetian market shops

3) Also you must eat Strawberry,blackberry & Momo which are super cheap here. all of them costs rs 20 /plate. yeah you are hearing correct. only rs 20/plate ($0.30)

4) You should eat Nainital's famous Bal mithai(sweets) & delicious Bread pokoda made with gram flour(known as Besan) , Bread & Spices


5) If you are the Bengali then you should go to Sada Nanda Guha's  resturant "Mouchak resturant" & also he has hotel to stay "Hotel BENGAL" at a Bengali environment on proper mall road . Call - 05942 235 503

6) last thing is that you should collect Nainital's famous Brunash squash syrup which are made from rhododendron flowers which is really helpful for heart patients  to prevent hear diseases.
CAN PURCHASE ONLINE - Goto Fruitage India's website which costs Rs 180 / bottle
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