Snow View
S
ituated at 2270 meters this popular vantage point is accessible
by rope way. It offers an excellent view of the northern
Himalayan ranges.
Naina
Peak
At 2611 meters this is the highest
peak bordering the lake. A popular picnic spot which offers
a panoramic view of the resort.
Dorothy’s
Seat
Named in memory of an English woman
who was killed in an air crash. This pleasant spot offers
a partial view of Nainital.
Land’s
End
Situated at 2881 meters on the southern
border of the lake, this hill affords a view of another
lake, Khurpa Tal.
Hanuman Garhi
A place of religious interest, also
good for viewing the setting sun.
State
Observatory
Located on the top of a ridge, the
observatory is open to the public in the evening.
The
Mall
Nainital’s popular promenade offers
a variety of entertainment.
Nainital is also
known as `Lake Paradise’. In its beautiful `l
akes’, option of boating through yachts, paddle boats and
traditional rowing boats are available. The Nainital Boat
House Club exclusively holds the management of Yachting
in Nainital. In Nainital district, Sat Tal, Bhim Tal and
Naukuchiyatal also have water sport and boating facilities.
Fishing
- Permits for Nainital Lake from
Executive Officer, Nagar Palika
For other lakes
- Fisheries Officer, Bhimtal.
Boating
- Boats are available on hire near
Boat House Club, Mallital and Tallital.
Yachting
- Hire yacht from Yacht Club, Mallital.
Mountaineering
& Trekking
- Equipment can be hired from the
Nainital Mountaineering Club and Kumaon Mandal Vikas
Nigam.
Nainital is famous for its candles,
woolens, woodcrafts and handicrafts.
Excursions:
Kilbury:
10 km/6 mile. Accessible by road,
it is part of a forest reserve and rich in flora and bird
life.
Khurpa Tal
10 km/6 mile. A small lake along
the Nainital-Kaladhungi-Ramnagar Road, popular with picnickers
and anglers.
Bhowali
11 km/6 mile. Situated at an altitude
of 1706 meter on the main Haldwani-Almora Road, it is
a popular health resort.
Jeolikote
18 km/10 mile. A noted bee-keeping
Centre.
Sat Tal
21 km/13.5 mile. One of the most
picturesque resorts of Kumaon, it has seven interconnected
lakes. KMVN provides accommodation facilities.
Bhim
Tal
22 km/13.5 mile. Fast developing
into an independent tourist centre, this lake resort offers
a quite vacation and facilities for water sports. KMVN
has a Tourist Bungalow here.
Naukuchiya Tal
26 km/16.5 mile. A nine-cornered
lake situated in an enchanting valley, this is a popular
haunt of anglers and naturalists.
Ramgarh
26 km/17 mile. A picturesque hamlet
set in the midst of fruit orchards. This fruit belt of
Kumaon is famous for its juicy fruits all over India.
Kaladhungi
35 km/22 mile. Situated in the Terai,
and surrounded by thick forests of Sal, this was the winter
home of noted hunter and naturalist, Jim Corbett. His
house has been turned into a museum.
Mukteshwar
51 km/33 mile. from Nainital, Mukteshwar
set atop a high ridge, is one of Kumaon’s beautiful resorts.
It abounds in fruit orchards and dense coniferous forests.
It also offers a fine view of the majestic Himalayas,
as well as of Almora. The famous Indian Veterinary Research
Institute is located in Mukteshwar.
Ghorakhal
37 km/23 mile. Famous for the temple
of Gollu Devta, a demi god highly revered by the Kumaoni.
The famous Sainik School of India is also located here.