Best 10 places to visit in nainital
Best 10 places to visit in nainital
Nainital is named after naini lake . Also known as sarovar nagari means city of lakes . It is a Hill_station / tourist place in uttarakhand . Nainital is located in lap of Mountains which is known for its sceneric view and cold weather . It's every minute changing weather also attracts the tourists . You can reach nainital from kathgodam railway which is connected to India's major cities .
Places to visit in haldwani
Places to visit in haldwani
There are many places to visit in nainital but I am giving u 5 best places u must visit.
1- Naini lake
Naini_Lake is located in between the nainital city .
It is surrounded by Naina / China peak on North (2615m) , deopathan on West (2438m) and agarpathaon on south (2278m) .
If u are a boating lover u must visit Naini lake for boating . Many species of fishes are found in lake but is restricted for fishing . Mall road runs side to it .
Annual kingfisher Yachting competition is held every year in 3 rd week of June .
2- Naina Devi Temple
It is located on south end of lake . It is believed that among 55 Shakti_Peeth , sati's eye was dropped here , which is now workshipped here as Goddess shakti .
Near to it a gurudwara ( workship place of Sikhs ) is located .
3- Cave Garden
If u are fun and Adventure lover , cave garden is best for u. Cave garden is located in mallital 3 km away from tallital bus stand .
It is being more popular in recent years . Different names are given to caves like tiger cave , panther cave , bats cave , flying fox cave , etc .
It has a paid entry -;
Adults - 20 rupees
Child - 10 rupees
It has a opening time 9:30 am and closing time 5:30 pm .
4- High Altitude ZOO
Its Official name is pt. GB Pant high altitude Zoo . It is situated at a height of 2100 m . It covers a land of 4.695 hectares .
U can reach there from tallital bus stand in 15 mins approx . . It has wide variety of animals like panther , leopard , black bear and many varieties of birds and insects . It is only zoo in Uttarakhand.
It has a paid entry . It has a free entry for students on wildlife weeks .
Opening time - 9:30am
Closing time - 4:30 pm
It remain closed on every Monday .
5- Aerial rope - way
Aerial rope- way or Cable_car connect mallital with snow view point . The best and sceneric view of nainital is seen from here . You can also see snow capped Himalayas from here . In winters when snowfall occurs , it's view becomes majestic .
Whenever u get chance to visit nainital go to snow view point , u can get best and most beautiful view from there .
6- Snow view point
U can get here by cable car or rope - way . It is situated at a height of 2270m . It gives u a full panoramic view . From here u can see Nanda_Devi , trishul and Nandakot peaks together . It gives u best beautiful and sceneric view of Himalayas . Local people also call it as Himalaya Darshan . Huge pair of Binoculars are installed here to get a closure and clear view of beautiful white ice capped Himalyas .
7- Governor house / Raj Bhawan
Governor house is located 1 km from City centre . It was built in Victorian Gothic edifice style . Built in 1899 by designer named F.W. Steven . Here British official used to work during summer or it was the summer office of British governor .
It is a 2 storey building with 113 rooms , garden , swimming pool and a big Golf_course . Now It is a residence of Uttarakhand Governor .
8- Naini peak
It is situated at an elevated height of 2615m .It is one of the highest peak of nainital . It gives a 360° view of hill town nainital. U can reach here by trekking . The paths are loaded with Beautiful and eye catching Rhododendron blooms . U can see Tibet border and Nanda Devi peak from here .
9- Mall road and Tibetan market
Mall road runs parallel to the Naini lake connecting the two parts of hill town . It was built by Britishers and it's official name is G.B. pant Marg . Bhotia market is in it . It is popular for it's wollen and winter wears and Tibetan food . If u get a chance to visit here I recommend u to buy Shawl , mufflers , himalyan items , etc. Momo's and thukpa are popular mouthwatering food of this market .
10- Adventure
If u are a adventure and fun loving person , there are many option for u also . In some season Paragliding also available from the top hills of nainital .
If u want Trekking , options are also available for u . Best trekking area of nainital is Naina / China peak .
If u are a sports lover then golf course is for u .
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