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About Nainital

Nainital, the city of lakes is a serene hill station nestled in the Himalayan ranges, surrounded by seven hills known as “Sapt-Shringa”- Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Ayarpatta, Sher-Ka-Danda, Deopata, and Laria-Kanta. The atmosphere of Nainital is refreshing and rejuvenating. Panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, the mesmerizing beauty of Naini Lake, and other attractive things in Nainital. Tourists across the globe come to the Nainital to experience the picturesque beauty, spiritual atmosphere, and thrilling activities in the hills. @staybook.in offers the finest accommodation, a blend of modern amenities & traditional interiors & class-apart facilities.

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Things to do in Nainital

Rock-Climbing

Nainital is a popular destination among adrenaline junkies and especially rock climbing enthusiasts to experience this activity people visit the cave garden the rock formation here provides an exciting climbing experience and the other location where you can try this adventure to the highest peak in Nainital, Naina peak offering more challenging climb

Camping

Experience this unforgettable escape from the bustling city life visitors come to Nainital, camping in Nainital can be enjoyed within the serene woods with the backdrop of Ganga Pangot, Kilbury, and the Banks of Bhimtal

Horse Riding

This 30-minute ride takes you through the dense forest, mountains covered with snow, and, the rugged terrains of Nainital tourists come to experience Horse riding at Tiffin Top Snow view point, and, Naina Peak in Nainital.

Rappelling

Is an exciting adventure to test your physical and mental fitness, controlled descent of a steep slope harnessed with a rope you can try this activity at Bara Patthar, Sattal, Pangot, Naina Peak, and, other venues in Nainital

Zip-lining

This activity gives you the experience of thrill at many places in Nainital on the list first comes the Bhimtal with stunning views of lakes, forests, and hills then comes Sattal and Naukuchiatal also a good option for this escapade.

The Ropeway Ride

Gives the bird's eye view of the serene lakes and lush green hills. The ride starts from Mallital and the the top station of the ropeway ride is the snow viewpoint a picturesque viewpoint and the end destination of your ropeway ride. To avoid long queues plan to visit early in the day.

Mountain Biking

Buckle up for your preferred moderate, short, and, long-distance ride through the rugged terrain of Nainital to Kilbury, Mallital to Snow View Point, and, Nainital to Pangot wearing safety gear like helmet, gloves, knee pads, and, elbow pads.

Paragliding

Admiring the scenic views of Nainital's natural beauty with a touch of adventure and thrill to experience the adrenaline rush of one-of-a-kind activity in Nainital. Naukuchiatal & Bhimtal is the right place.

Trekking

A blend of adventure and serenity tourists like to trek in Nainital to reconnect with Nature amidst the picturesque Himalayan ranges Naina Peak also known as China Peak, Tiffin Top, or Dorothy's Chair, and, Snow view point are some of the best points to trek

Hiking

A long, vigorous walk through the wilderness of Nainital on the uneven ground and tranquil trails of Naina Peak, Tiffin Top, Snow View Point, Lands End, Pangot & Kilbury bird sanctuary.

Best Tourist Places in Nainital

Naina Devi Temple

A famous Hindu pilgrimage is near the Naini Lake atop the scenic Naina hill the temple is dedicated to the deity Naina Devi one of the 51 shaktipeeths, and the interior of the temple is of traditional Hindu architecture. There are other smaller shrines in the temple complex.

Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

This bird sanctuary is home to more than 580 species of birds just 12 km away from the Nainital city, a dense forest of thick oak, rhododendron, and, pine, A paradise for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and tourists from across the globe. Brown Owl, White-throated Laughingthrush, Collared Grosbeak, Forktail, and many other birds. are very popular among the admirers of nature.

Naini Lake

The scenic lake is the center of attraction in Nainital tourists from around the globe come here to admire the picturesque beauty of this Pacific lake surrounded by lush green hills. The clear, calm waters of the lake reflect the surrounding mountains and sky.

Eco Cave Garden

Comprises interconnected natural stony caves adjoining hanging garden making this garden more attractive for tourists from across the globe. The Garden is located in Sukhtal. Each cave is named after the various animal that resides or resemble the cave such as Tiger Cave, Bat Cave, Panther Cave, and Squirrel Cave enjoy the beats of the musical fountain. The Garden offers a thrilling as well as informative experience of the wildlife and their habitats, especially the educational tours for the children.

Nainital Zoo

Nainital Zoo is a unique experience for tourists coming to Nainital, this zoo allows seeing animals in an environment that closely resembles their natural habitat, animals that thrive in a cooler environment and mountainous climate. Established in 1984 and opened to general people in 1995, it is a shelter for many endangered animals like the royal Bengal Tiger, Himalayan bear, Tibetan wolves, and, sambar leopards it was home to India's only Serbian tiger named ‘Kunal’ who died in 2011. The Nainital Zoo has different types of birds kalij pheasant, Lady Amherst pheasant, red junglefowl, rose-ringed parakeet, golden pheasant, etc.

Naina Peak

This is the highest peak in Nainital situated at an altitude of 8760 feet. Also known as the China Peak. Adventure junkies from across the globe come here to experience the panoramic views and activities such as trekking, hiking, birdwatching, etc. 

The peak gives an aerial view of the panoramic beauty of the town.



Tiffin Top (Dorthy’s seat)

A spectacular viewpoint atop the scenic hills with a rejuvenating environment and fresh breeze at an altitude of 7519 feet. Offers panoramic views of the Naini lake, and the lush green forests with the backdrop of mountains. You can come here by trekking or you can hire a horse and enjoy horse riding. This viewpoint is a must-visit place during your Nainital trip.

Kainchi Dham

This ashram is a spiritual pilgrimage dedicated to Neeb Karori Baba also known as Maharaj Ji a spiritual guide to many famous personalities like the founder of multi-millionaire company Apple ‘Steve Jobs, Co-Founder & CEO of Facebook ‘Mark Zuckerberg’, former director of google.org ‘Larry brilliant’, and many more devotee. The ashram is located on the Nainital-Almora Road surrounded by hills, and has a serene atmosphere.

Snow View Point

One of the best and most visited tourist attractions in Nainital, Snow View Point. Located at an altitude of 7451 feet. Provides panoramic views of snow-capped mountains such as Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, and Trishul. You can reach this viewpoint by trekking or you can take a ride on the cable car. To enhance your experience of admiring the beauty of nature you can rent a telescope or binoculars.

Mall Road

The buzzy road of Nainital goes through the middle of the city known for the most famous restaurants, cafes, hotels, and, shopping spots of Nainital. Running alongside one of the best tourist attractions of Nainital, the picturesque Naini Lake. From a wide variety of food to handicrafts, you can buy goods sourced from local villages and imported from foreign countries. The mall is a social and cultural hub for tourists as well as locals.

Best Foods to try in Nainital

Aloo-puri

Deep-fried bread(puri) accompanied by spicy potato curry, potato curry is prepared with a blend of spices and tomatoes. This creates a rich flavorful taste. Puris is made with wheat flour dough. 

Bhatt ki Dal

Bhatt ki dal is a traditional lentil dish made of black Soybean with red chili, cumin, turmeric, tomatoes, and onions. Bhatt ki dal is a tasty and nutritious dish, usually served with rice or indian bread(roti)

Chainsoo

A one-of-a-kind dish made with black gram pulse(urad ki dal) roasted and ground, cooked with spices served with rice. This dish is a natural energy booster for the people of the Garhwal region.

Singori

A sweet traditional Garhwali sweet made of khoya(condensed milk) wrapped in Maalu leaf, which gives it a unique taste. This sweet is made with great care in its preparation.

Baadi

A traditional garhwali dish made of kwada ka aata or mandua ka aata, this delightful dish is made with roasted flour and then cooked with water and spices. Accompanied by ghee and is best served with gahat ki dal and phaanu.

Kumauni raita

This yogurt-based delicacy of Kumaoni cuisine, a side dish is made with cucumber, green chilies, and mustard seeds. Kumaoni raita is better served with spicy curries and rice. 

Bal mithai

Traditional garhwali sweet dish, best souvenir for a food enthusiast. It is made of sweet khoya covered with micro sugar balls. And often referred to as the ‘chocolate fudge’ of Garhwal.

Bhatt ki Churdkani

A unique dish made with black soybeans, seasoned with garlic and traditional spices like cumin, and asafoeda. this traditional garhwali dish is prepared with spices usually served with rice.

Best Places to Eat in Nainital

Zooby’s Kitchen

Zooby’s Kitchen Is a multi-cuisine restaurant known for its kumari thali with other dishes, wood-fired pizza, pasta with homemade sauce, freshly baked cakes and pastries, and other goods all of this with a scenic backdrop of Naini Lake & stunning mountains surrounding the restaurant.

Sakley’s restaurant and pastry shop

Is heaven for food lovers and one of the best places to have dessert in Nainital, experience worthwhile dining in this legendary restaurant and pastry shop located on Mall Road, Nainital. Try their finest cakes-pastries, waffles, pancakes, and Continental & European cuisine sitting in vintage wooden interiors decorated in the style of a rustic mountain lodge.

Cafe Lakeside

The cafe is located on the shores of Naini Lake and gives a cozy vibe with picturesque views of the lake, Known for its freshly brewed coffee visitors also love to try their delightful waffles, pancakes, and, traditional Indian dishes like dosas, idlis, etc in breakfast. You can also try their dal makhani, biryanis, paneer tikka, and other tasty retreat from Indian cuisine for lunch or dinner.

Chandni Chowk

A concept restaurant that serves only vegetarian food restaurant is decorated in the theme of Delhi's famous Chandni Chowk and the outlook of the restaurant is like the red fort of Delhi the food also reminds of the famous Chandni Chowk Market. Their must-try dishes are chhole bhature, rajma chawal, panipuri, and, aalu-tikki overall the place is a worthwhile experience in Nainital for anyone coming to Nainital.

Sher-e-Punjab

A renowned culinary gem of Nainital offering rich flavourful taste of Punjabi cuisine, mouth-watering dishes like butter chicken, dal makhani, paneer tikka, and biryani. Each dish prepared with fresh ingredients treats your taste buds and gives an unforgettable dining experience.

Mudhouse Cafe

A classy & artistic cafe known for its decor and scenic views of lush green mountains. Treat your taste buds at Mudhouse Cafe with mouth-watering portions from different cuisines such as Chinese, italian, and indian you can visit this cafe to try their wood-fired pizza, cake, pastries, and some other continental dishes. This cafe is near the Naini Lake a famous tourist attraction in nainital.

Embassy Restaurant

Embassy Restaurant is a renowned dining establishment with vintage decor and scenic views of the lake & hills from the large windows, experience lake-view dining for a romantic dinner with your loved one. 

Don’t forget to try their Dal makhani, paneer butter masala, Butter chicken, and Chinese noodles. Dishes prepared with fresh locally-sourced ingredients 

Machan restaurant

Machan translates to look-outs or observations is a blend of contemporary and traditional culinary experiences, the interiors are made of wood to reflect the cozy and rustic vibe, serving a wide range of dishes from continental, Indian, and, Chinese cuisine. Try their kumauni raita, chicken biryani, paneer butter masala, Chinese noodles, and Manchurians.

Nanak Restaurant

The taste of authentic and flavourful Punjabi dishes, this restaurant is a pure vegetarian restaurant known for its north indian, south indian, and Chinese dishes on the list of must-try dishes are Chhole Bhature, rajma Chawal, various parathas, paneer dishes, idli, dosa, fried rice and, Manchurian.

Giannis Pure Veg Restaurant

Giannis Pure Veg Restaurant as the name says it all, this restaurant is a pure vegetarian restaurant. The menu mainly consists of traditional dishes from South indian, north indian, and Chinese. Their must-try dishes are paneer butter masala, veg biryani, dal makhani, and idli-dosa.

Best Places for Stay in Nainital

MM retreat-best luxury hotel in Nainital

Stay with @staybook.in in MM retreat-best luxury hotel in nainital a luxury property with world-class amenities and lavishly appointed rooms & suites designed for sheer comfort take pleasure in plush bedding. You can enjoy mesmerizing views of hills from some rooms, and dine in their on-site restaurants where you can enjoy a variety of mouth-watering food. Hotel MM retreat provides you with a luxurious and unforgettable experience of hospitality to make your Nainirtal trip worthwhile.

Payal Hotel

Indulge in nature in our budget-friendly and lavishly appointed property Payal Hotel. The interior is made of wood and comfortable furnishing, some rooms have spectacular views of hills.

Hill View Hotel

Hotel Hill View is our nearest accommodation facility to the Naina Devi temple and provides scenic views of the hills choose from a wide range of rooms from standard to deluxe fully equipped with world-class amenities with an on-site restaurant to make your stay comfortable.

Hotel Sweet Home

Popular accommodation located in the heart of Nainital. With Class apart facilities like well-furnished rooms, the on-site restaurant serves a Multi-cuisine menu, and many rooms offer scenic views of the hills and lake hotel is located in a strategic location close to the markets and tourist attractions.

Hotel orchid

Relax at Hotel Orchid located at the heart of Nainital. This picturesque retreat is a class apart accommodation with world-class amenities and in house restaurant to make your stay memorable.

Mayadeep Cottage

Come to experience our hospitality at Mayadeep Cottage near Snow View Point, which offers class apart facilities, modern amenities, along traditional decor. Large balconies and windows for mesmerizing views. To make your stay unforgettable in Nainital.

Hotel Chevron Fair Heavens

You can lodge with us at Hotel Chevron Fairheavens a beautiful heritage hotel with colonial charm with modern amenities located on a steep slope in the hills of Nainital rooms are spacious, and from some rooms, you can enjoy the mesmerizing views of Naini lake and the surrounding mountains, leisurely walks to nearby attractions like tiffin top Hotel Chevron Fairheavens makes your stay memorable  

Chinar Lake View Hotel

Enjoy your stay at Chinar Lake View Hotel conveniently close to Nainital Zoo with the best-in-class amenities and one-of-a-kind facilities The Chinar Lake View makes your stay comfortable and memorable.

Vinayak Hotel

Experience our hospitality at Vinayak Hotel a budget accommodation. Our nearest accommodation facility to Kainchi Dham, this ashram is a spiritual pilgrimage dedicated to Neeb Karori Baba

Lake View Hotel

Spend your time in Lake View Hotel this hotel is nestled in a quaint location, gives scenic views from the windows experiences delightful dining in their in-house restaurant. Serving flavorsome local and international cuisine Lake View Hotel promises you an unforgettable stay.

Best Places To Buy Souvenirs in Nainital

Ayurvedic products

Nainital is known for its wellness culture, there are many ashrams and wellness centers that cure many diseases natural herbs, and traditional methods.

Fruit Jam & Other Fruit Products

Nainital is blessed with many mouthwatering fruits including plums, peaches, apricots, and apples. These fruits are made into jams, preserves, and other fruit products.

Woolen items

Nainital is located in the himalayas, and the Weather remains cold most of the time which makes it a hub of high-quality woolen clothes including shawls, sweaters, gloves, and scarves.

Bells of Gorkhal’s Golu Temple

Golu Devta the revered deity in Kumaun, and devotes offers brass bells to the deity, These bells are of different sizes, and there are thousands of bells hanging around the temple.

Bamboo Fabric

These unique clothes are made with bamboo fibers, this fabric keeps odor-free and keeps you cool and refreshed in summer and warm and cozy in winter.

Aroma Candles

Perfect for a candlelight dinner, these incense candles come in different shapes, scents, sizes, and designs with soothing fragrances. These candles give a pleasant aroma which refreshes the mood.

Tea and spices

Nainital is an orchard of natural herbs, ayurvedic plants, and spices. Offers an extensive range of aromatic teas, herbal tea, green tea, and traditional black tea. Flavor robust spices which add magic to garhwali delicacies. 

Tibetan jewelry

Tibetan jewelry reflects the rich cultural diversity of the Tibet region, this jewelry is often made with silver, turquoise, and coral. Adorned with intricate designs and carvings.

Decorated Pine Cone

An iconic natural souvenir of nainital, these pine cones are beautifully decorated with decorative pieces, designed with local motifs, and hand printed by local artisans.

Nick knack

A more small and beautiful art craft item, that gives an aesthetic appeal and holds a sentimental value. More than just decor. nick-nacks include keychains, fridge magnets, 

Best Places To Buy Souvenirs in Nainital

Ayurvedic products

Nainital is known for its wellness culture, there are many ashrams and wellness centers that cure many diseases natural herbs, and traditional methods.

Fruit Jam & Other Fruit Products

Nainital is blessed with many mouthwatering fruits including plums, peaches, apricots, and apples. These fruits are made into jams, preserves, and other fruit products.

Woolen items

Nainital is located in the himalayas, and the Weather remains cold most of the time which makes it a hub of high-quality woolen clothes including shawls, sweaters, gloves, and scarves.

Bells of Gorkhal’s Golu Temple

Golu Devta the revered deity in Kumaun, and devotes offers brass bells to the deity, These bells are of different sizes, and there are thousands of bells hanging around the temple.

Bamboo Fabric

These unique clothes are made with bamboo fibers, this fabric keeps odor-free and keeps you cool and refreshed in summer and warm and cozy in winter.

Aroma Candles

Perfect for a candlelight dinner, these incense candles come in different shapes, scents, sizes, and designs with soothing fragrances. These candles give a pleasant aroma which refreshes the mood.

Tea and spices

Nainital is an orchard of natural herbs, ayurvedic plants, and spices. Offers an extensive range of aromatic teas, herbal tea, green tea, and traditional black tea. Flavor robust spices which add magic to garhwali delicacies. 

Tibetan jewelry

Tibetan jewelry reflects the rich cultural diversity of the Tibet region, this jewelry is often made with silver, turquoise, and coral. Adorned with intricate designs and carvings.

Decorated Pine Cone

An iconic natural souvenir of nainital, these pine cones are beautifully decorated with decorative pieces, designed with local motifs, and hand printed by local artisans.

Nick knack

A more small and beautiful art craft item, that gives an aesthetic appeal and holds a sentimental value. More than just decor. nick-nacks include keychains, fridge magnets, 

How to Reach Nainital

By Road

Nainital is well connected with roads to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Lucknow, and others. You can come to the Nainital by your preferred means of road transport such as bus, car, or private taxi, or you can enjoy an adventurous bike trip to Nainital. roads to Nainital are generally in good condition but due to heavy rainfall or other conditions, you might have to face troubles. You will find many dhabas and restaurants along the way 


  1. If you prefer a bus ride to the nainital, then there are both private and Uttarakhand state government-run buses to the Nainital from Delhi and Chandigarh 
  2. If your preferred means of transportation is by car then it is advisable to check the weather and road conditions before starting your journey.

Direct taxis for Nainital can be hired from major cities like Delhi, Dehradun, Chandigarh, and Lucknow. 

By flight

  1. Nainital doesn't have an airport of its own, thus the nearest airport to nainital is Pantnagar Airport (70 km from Nainital ) this airport accommodates flights from Delhi only. from here you have to hire a private vehicle or rental taxi to cover the rest of the journey to Nainital
  2. Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun(170 Km. from Nainital) is an alternative to Pantnagar Airport. Jolly Grant accommodates flights from the major cities of India from here you have to hire a private vehicle or rental taxi to cover the rest of the journey to Nainital

By Train

To reach nainital you have to first come to the nearest major railway station connecting to the major cities of India which is Kathgodam railway station, the major trains that visit and vacate from Kathgodam are Uttar Sanpark Kranti, Ranikhet Express, Bagh Express, among others 

Nainital doesn't have a railway station of its own, nainital is well connected with the roads so if you are coming to Nainital by train then you have to hire a private vehicle or rental taxi or you can take the bus for the road expedition of 35 Km. to Nainital.