Nainital Travel Guide
The best windows are April to mid-June and October . December and January bring snow but deep cold. The one season to plan carefully around is the monsoon.
When to visit Nainital, and the monsoon to plan around
The best windows are April to mid-June and October. December and January bring snow but deep cold. The one season to plan carefully around is the monsoon.
- April to mid-June: the summer peakThe most popular time, with pleasant days, clear lake views and the ropeway busy from opening. It is ideal for all the sights and activities, but it is also when the town fills up: book hotels and transport early, plan to reach the ropeway counter before it opens, and read the crowds-and-parking note in the logistics section before you drive up on a weekend.
- October: the sweet spot after the rainsClear skies, the Himalayan snow peaks shining after the monsoon, and thinner crowds than the summer peak. One of the most beautiful windows for Nainital and the easiest time for the ropeway and the Tiffin Top trek, when the air is washed clean and the views from the ridges are at their sharpest.
- December to January: snow and crisp coldSnow falls in December and January, making Nainital genuinely magical for winter visitors. Pack heavy woollens, expect the lake walk to be bracing and some activities to slow down, and check whether the ropeway is running, as it sometimes closes for maintenance in the quietest weeks. The atmosphere on a snowy morning is hard to match anywhere in the Kumaon hills.
- Fair-weather shoulders: late March and FebruaryThe edges of the peak season, late February into March and the back end of autumn, give you mild days, working boating and the ropeway, and far fewer people than May or a long weekend. If your dates are flexible and crowds put you off, these quieter weeks are the traveller's choice.
It rains very heavily in Nainital from late June to September. The approach roads from Kathgodam and Haldwani are vulnerable to landslides and road blockages in this window, as confirmed by the official district government (nainital.nic.in). If you travel in the monsoon, build in extra buffer time, avoid night driving on the hill roads, and check current road conditions before you set out. The hills are lush and quiet then, but the risk is real and worth respecting.
How to reach Nainital
Most people arrive by road from Kathgodam, the nearest railway station about 34 to 35 km away. Delhi is roughly 300 km by road, and Pantnagar is the nearest, but limited, airport.
- By train to Kathgodam, then roadKathgodam is the last broad-gauge terminus of the line, about 34 to 35 km from Nainital and roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by taxi up the hill. From Delhi, the Kathgodam Shatabdi Express is the fastest daytime train at about 5.5 hours, and the Ranikhet Express runs overnight from Old Delhi, reaching Kathgodam early in the morning. Haldwani, a little further down, is the larger bus hub. We arrange the car and driver from the station.
- By road from DelhiDelhi is around 300 km by road, roughly 7 to 8 hours, via Moradabad and Haldwani. An overnight drive or bus is common; a private car with a driver is the most comfortable option, and we can arrange it. The last hour or so is a winding hill climb, so it is not a road to rush after dark or in the rain.
- By air via PantnagarPantnagar is the nearest airport, about 70 km from Nainital (roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by road), with limited and changeable flights to Delhi, so check current routes before relying on it. There are no flights into Nainital itself, and Delhi, about 300 km away, is the practical and reliable airport for most travellers and the main international onward hub.
- Why most travellers prefer the trainGiven that the town runs short of parking on busy weekends, arriving by train to Kathgodam and taking a taxi up is often the smoother choice than driving your own car all the way. You skip the hill-road fatigue, you are not hunting for a space when you arrive, and you can still hire a local car for the day trips around the lake.
Fly into Delhi, the main international gateway, then reach Nainital by the Kathgodam Shatabdi or an overnight train and a taxi up, or by road. Nainital has no direct international flights, and Pantnagar's limited flights are best left out of a tight international plan.
Fly into Delhi and continue by train to Kathgodam or by road. The Kathgodam Shatabdi is the fastest daytime train; the overnight Ranikhet Express is comfortable for families who want to wake near the hills.
Take a direct train to Kathgodam from Delhi, Lucknow, Dehradun or Howrah, then a 1 to 1.5 hour taxi up to Nainital, or fly to Pantnagar and drive up. Volvo and state buses from Delhi to Haldwani are the budget option.
Naini Lake, Snow View, the temple and the colonial town
Nainital's heart is the crescent-shaped Naini Lake and Mall Road. The ropeway to Snow View is the headline, with Naina Devi, Tiffin Top and the Raj Bhavan adding depth.
- Naini Lake and Mall RoadThe eye-shaped lake is the soul of the town, best enjoyed on an early-morning lakefront walk along The Mall before the vehicle restrictions and the crowds arrive. The lakefront and the Mall are open to pedestrians at all hours; see the experiences section for how to get out on the water and the logistics section for the vehicle rules.
- Snow View Point by ropewayThe aerial cable car operated by KMVN takes about 3 minutes up to Snow View Point at roughly 2,270 metres, where on a clear day the Nanda Devi range is visible. Fares are about 380 rupees for an adult and about 280 rupees for a child on a round trip (reconfirm at the counter). Be honest with yourself about the view: several visitors find it partly screened by buildings now, so go on a clear early morning, and read the sell-out warning below before you plan it.
- Naina Devi TempleOne of the 51 Shakti Peethas, at the northern shore of the lake beside the Boat House Club, open daily from about 6 am to about 9 pm with morning and evening aartis. The town and the lake take their name from this legend, that the eyes of the goddess Sati fell here. A short, level walk from any lakefront hotel, it is calm and atmospheric morning or evening.
- Tiffin Top and the High Altitude ZooTiffin Top (Dorothy's Seat) on Ayarpatta Hill is a 4 to 6 km round trek or a pony ride with a wide Kumaon panorama, covered in the experiences section. The High Altitude Zoo on Sher-ka-Danda hill is a worthwhile short visit for its Himalayan species, including the snow leopard and the red panda, and is an easy add for families with children.
- Raj Bhavan and the colonial townThe Raj Bhavan (Governor's House) is a fine colonial Gothic building in lawns and a vintage golf course, open on all days except Sundays and national holidays, roughly 9 am to 5 pm; entry is about 50 rupees per person, with a separate higher charge to walk the golf course. Reconfirm the days and hours before you go. Nainital is also the permanent seat of the High Court of Uttarakhand, and its colonial public buildings give the lakefront real character.
No online advance booking exists for the Nainital ropeway. Tickets are sold only at the base-station counter, and in peak season (April to June and October) they typically sell out within one to two hours of the roughly 10 am opening. Arrive at the ropeway base in Mallital before about 10 am to queue, or plan an off-season or weekday visit. Missing the ropeway is the single most common disappointment among first-time Nainital visitors.
Boating, the ropeway, the trek and the Kumaon loop
Beyond the viewpoints, these are the experiences people remember in Nainital, and how to do each one well rather than the rushed, overpriced version.
- Boating on Naini LakeHire a rowing boat or paddle boat from the licensed counters near the lakefront. Published prepaid rates are about 160 rupees per person for a half round and about 210 rupees for a full round by rowing boat, or about 210 rupees per hour for a paddle boat. Life jackets are mandatory for all passengers, so insist on them and wear them throughout. Yachting through the Nainital Boat Club is seasonal (roughly April to June) at about 400 to 600 rupees per hour. The early morning is the calmest and most beautiful time on the water.
- The ropeway to Snow View, done earlyJoin the queue at the ropeway base in Mallital before the roughly 10 am opening; the trolley climbs in about 3 minutes to a Himalayan panorama. Bring a warm layer, as the top is noticeably cooler, and check the sky first, since cloud and mist can hide the peaks entirely. Allow about two hours for the round trip and the time at the top, and remember there is no online booking, so the counter is your only option.
- The Tiffin Top trek or pony rideStart the walk from the Mall Road trailhead in the morning for the best light. The round trip is about 4 to 6 km, manageable for most adults in 2 to 3 hours, with a sweeping view of the Kumaon peaks from Dorothy's Seat. Ponies are available for those who would rather not climb, at about 500 to 700 rupees for the return. Carry water and wear layers, as the ridge is breezy.
- The nearby lakes dayIf you have a second day, the cluster of lakes below Nainital makes an easy, gentle outing: Bhimtal with its island, the seven-lake basin of Sattal, and the nine-cornered Naukuchiatal, all within an hour or so by road. They are quieter than the main lake and good for a slow morning with children or parents in tow.
- The Kumaon loop: Almora and KausaniNainital is the base for the wider Kumaon circuit. Almora, about 65 km away, is a cultural hill town with the Chitai Golu Devta temple and craft bazaars. Kausani, about 117 km from Nainital, gives one of the finest panoramic views of the Himalayan chain, including Nanda Devi, Panchachuli and Trisul. Most rounded tours add two to three days beyond Nainital for this loop.
- Pair it with Jim CorbettJim Corbett National Park is about 65 km from Nainital, roughly 2 hours by road, and is India's oldest national park and a Project Tiger reserve. Book your jeep safari zone online through the official portal (corbettonline.uk.gov.in) well in advance, as popular zones such as Dhikala and Bijrani fill up weeks ahead in season. The best safari season overlaps with Nainital's best time, so the two pair naturally.
If you do only one thing slowly, make it the lake at first light. An early-morning walk along the empty Mall, the boats still moored and the mist lifting off the water, with the Naina Devi bells starting up at the north end, is what people remember long after the ropeway queue and the bazaar fade. Give yourself one unhurried morning by the water and Nainital opens up in a way a tick-the-box day trip never allows.
Where to stay in Nainital, and how many nights
Stay near the lake at Mallital or Tallital to be in the thick of it, or up on the quieter hillsides for views and calm. One to two nights is the core, with more for the Kumaon loop.
- Mallital and the lakefront: in the thick of itWalking distance to the ropeway base, the boating counters, the temple and the bazaar. Atmospheric and convenient, but busier and noisier, and rooms can be small and dear in season. Best for first-timers and for anyone who wants to step straight onto the Mall without a transfer, and the easiest base for seniors who want to limit walking.
- Tallital and the hillsides: a little calmerThe Tallital end and the slopes above the lake are a touch quieter, with some properties giving lake or valley views. You may have a short climb or a transfer to the Mall, so weigh the calm against the convenience. Good for couples and families who do not mind a little distance from the crowd.
- How many nightsOne full day and night covers the lake, the ropeway, Naina Devi, a Mall walk and one viewpoint. A second night adds Tiffin Top and the nearby lakes at an easy pace. For five to seven days, add a Corbett safari and the Almora-Kausani loop, which turns a hill break into a proper Kumaon journey.
- Booking and price rhythmRooms are cheapest on weekdays and in the shoulder weeks, and rise sharply on long weekends and through May and June. Book well ahead for peak dates, and if you can only travel on a long weekend, fix your room and your transport early, since both the town and its parking fill up fast.
Nainital is built on slopes, and the lanes away from the lake can be steep. If you are travelling with parents, grandparents or young children, choose a lakefront stay at Mallital so the Mall, the temple, the boating and the ropeway base are all a short, flat walk away. It costs a little more, but it removes the daily climbs and the transfers, and that is the difference between an easy trip and a tiring one.
Nainital costs and a realistic daily budget
Nainital is gentle on the wallet outside the activities, which are mostly fixed-price. Here is what the main things cost so you can plan and avoid being overcharged.
- The fixed-price activitiesThe headline activities have published rates, which is unusual and helpful: the ropeway is about 380 rupees for an adult and about 280 rupees for a child on a round trip, rowing-boat rides are about 160 rupees for a half round and about 210 rupees for a full round, a paddle boat is about 210 rupees per hour, and the Raj Bhavan is about 50 rupees per person. These are your anchors; most other costs are food, stay and transport.
- The negotiable bitsA pony to Tiffin Top is about 500 to 700 rupees for the return and is worth agreeing in advance, and bazaar goods on the Mall are quoted high to visitors, so bargain gently. Taxi day rates for the nearby lakes or Corbett are negotiated; settle the route and the price before you set off and the only friction in town disappears.
- A rough daily feelOutside your room and the long-distance journey, the activities themselves are modest: a family can do the ropeway, a boat ride and the temple for the price of a meal out. The bigger lines in a Nainital budget are the hotel in peak season and the car for the day trips, not the sights, which keeps a hill holiday here reasonable if you avoid the busiest dates.
- Cash, cards and ATMsCafes, hotels and bigger shops take cards or UPI, but the boating counters, ponies, small eateries and bazaar stalls run largely on cash. There are bank ATMs around Mallital and Tallital, so carry enough cash for the day, particularly for the activities and the taxis.
Because the ropeway and the boating are fixed-price, the smart money habit in Nainital is to know those anchors and pay only the negotiable extras (a pony, a bazaar buy, a taxi day rate) at a price you agree first. Keep small notes for the boating counter and the ponies, settle taxi rates before you start, and the town stays easy on the wallet outside the peak-weekend hotel premium.
Practical logistics: Mall Road rules, parking, money and getting around
The small things that make a Nainital day smooth, from the Mall Road vehicle windows and the parking-full reality to ATMs, walking and local transport.
- The Mall Road vehicle rulesDuring the peak months of May, June and October, Mall Road is closed to vehicles in windows through the day: heavy vehicles are barred roughly 8 am to 10:30 am and 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm, light vehicles roughly 6 pm to 10 pm, the road runs one-way (light vehicles enter from Tallital towards Mallital), and parking on the Mall itself is never allowed. Pedestrians have the lakefront at all times, so plan to walk it.
- Where to parkPark at the flatts (Mallital), the Tallital taxi stand or the KMVN parking at Sukhatal, and walk in. A toll is charged at the town entry points. Spaces are limited, so on a busy day arrive early, park once, and use taxis or your feet rather than moving the car around the lake.
- Getting around townThe lakefront core, the Mall, the temple, the boating counters and the ropeway base, is compact and best done on foot. Cycle rickshaws work the Mall outside the restricted hours, and taxis from the Tallital and Mallital stands handle the runs to Tiffin Top trailheads, the nearby lakes and Corbett.
- Money, SIM and languageATMs are around Mallital and Tallital; carry cash for the boating, the ponies and small vendors. Mobile coverage in town is generally fine for calls, maps and data. Hindi and Kumaoni are the local languages, and English is widely understood in the tourist trade, so communicating is easy.
This is the honest truth few pages tell you: Nainital has about 12 parking lots holding roughly 2,000 cars but receives about 3,000 to 4,000 tourist vehicles a day in season, and on the worst long weekends the administration has put up Nainital Houseful banners and turned vehicles away at the edge of town. If your dates fall on a holiday weekend, come by train to Kathgodam and taxi up, or arrive very early and park once, rather than driving your own car into the centre at midday.
Safety on the lake, on the roads, and staying well
Nainital is welcoming and well-managed, but a hill lake, winding roads and the monsoon ask for a little care. A few habits keep the trip happy and safe.
- Wear the life jacket on the lakeLife jackets are mandatory for everyone on Naini Lake, and you should insist on one and keep it on for the whole ride, especially with children. Enforcement can be lax in the busy season, but a hill lake is cold and deep, so this is not a rule to skip. Choose the calmer early morning over a windy afternoon for a smoother ride.
- The roads in rain and at nightThe hill roads up from Kathgodam and Haldwani are winding and, from late June to September, prone to landslides and blockages. Avoid night driving on them, build buffer time in the monsoon, and prefer a local, experienced driver to a long self-drive at the end of a tiring day. Check conditions before you set out in the rains.
- Altitude, sun and coldAt about 2,084 metres the air is thinner and the sun stronger than the plains, so use sun protection on the open ridges and the lake, and carry water on the Tiffin Top walk. Evenings are cool even in summer and genuinely cold in winter, so pack layers and heavy woollens for December and January.
- Crowds, scams and everyday careNainital is a family hill station and largely trouble-free; the usual friction is peak-weekend crowds and high prices rather than crime. Agree pony, boat and taxi rates in advance, keep an eye on belongings on the busy Mall, and take the usual care with street food and unbottled water to keep stomachs settled.
Nainital is one of the gentler North India hill stations for solo and women travellers, busy with families and well-policed around the Mall and the lake. Standard precautions apply: prefer the well-lit, busier lakefront lanes after dark, keep someone informed of day-trip plans to Corbett or the outer lakes, and use registered taxis from the stands. The main thing to manage is the crowd and the prices, not personal safety.
Nainital for every kind of traveller, and on access
Nainital rewards very different visitors in different ways. Here is what it offers you, and the one tip that matters for each, including how a senior visits comfortably.
- Families with childrenOne of the best family hill stations in North India: boating on the lake, the cable-car ride, the High Altitude Zoo with snow leopards and red pandas, and a gentle lakefront Mall walk. Reach the ropeway early, keep children in life jackets on the water, and build a Corbett wildlife day in for older children.
- Couples and honeymoonersA romantic colonial hill town: early-morning lake reflections, the cable-car panorama, Tiffin Top at sunset and crisp mountain air. October is especially beautiful. Calmer and greener than the bigger Himachal resorts, with the Kumaon loop to slip away from the crowds for a day or two.
- Senior travellers and on accessibilityVery doable with planning. The Mall lakefront is flat and gentle, the ropeway removes any climb for the Snow View panorama, and Tiffin Top can be done by pony rather than on foot. Stay centrally at Mallital near the lake to avoid the steep lanes, visit the lake and temple at quiet morning hours, and avoid the crush of long weekends and the May to June peak if calm matters.
- Wildlife and nature loversNainital sits in the heart of Kumaon, home range of the leopard, the Himalayan bear and many Himalayan birds. Pair it with a Jim Corbett jeep safari (about 65 km, book ahead at corbettonline.uk.gov.in) and, for keener naturalists, add the Binsar sanctuary near Almora for birding and Himalayan panoramas.
- Budget travellersReachable by overnight train to Kathgodam and a shared taxi up, with affordable stays around Tallital. The lakefront, the Mall, the temple and the Tiffin Top walk cost little, and the ropeway and a boat ride are the main paid extras, so a frugal trip here is genuinely easy.
- PhotographersThe early-morning lake and mist, the Snow View panorama on a clear day, the Tiffin Top ridge with the Himalayan chain behind, and the colonial buildings of the Mall and the High Court all reward a good lens. October and November give the clearest light after the monsoon, and dawn is the quiet hour before the crowds.
A suggested Nainital itinerary
How to shape one or two unhurried days around the lake, and how to grow it into a five-to-seven-day Kumaon trip with Corbett and Kausani.
- Day one, morningWalk the empty Mall at first light, then be at the ropeway base before the roughly 10 am opening to beat the sell-out, ride up to Snow View, and come back down for a late breakfast. Visit Naina Devi while the lakefront is still calm.
- Day one, afternoon and eveningTake a rowing or paddle boat on the lake when the wind drops, browse the Mall bazaar, and end with the evening lakefront and the temple aarti. If you have the legs, the Tiffin Top walk fits a clear afternoon, or save it for day two.
- Day two, if you have itDo Tiffin Top by foot or pony in the morning for the Himalayan view, then drive out to the quieter lakes (Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal) for a slow afternoon. A second night turns a hurried tick-the-box stop into a proper hill pause.
- The five-to-seven-day Kumaon versionAdd a Corbett day with a pre-booked jeep safari (about 65 km, about 2 hours), then loop on to Almora and Kausani for the great Himalayan panorama, about 117 km from Nainital. This is the trip that justifies coming all the way from Delhi or from abroad, rather than a single rushed night.
The single thing that breaks a tight Nainital plan is treating the ropeway as a casual afternoon stop. With no online booking and a sell-out within an hour or two of the roughly 10 am opening in peak season, it has to be your first morning move. Build the rest of the day, the boat, the bazaar, the temple and the viewpoint, around an early ropeway slot, and you will not be the family standing at a sold-out counter at noon.
The real questions travellers ask about Nainital
Straight answers to the questions that come up again and again on traveller forums, so you arrive already knowing the score.
- Is the ropeway worth it, and can I book online?It is worth it for the ride and the aerial view of the lake, but be realistic: there is no online booking, tickets sell out within an hour or two in peak season, and some visitors find the Snow View panorama partly screened by buildings now. Go early on a clear morning, treat it as the ride plus a coffee at the top, and you will not be let down.
- How many days do I need?One full day and night covers the core comfortably. Two days adds Tiffin Top and the nearby lakes at an easy pace. For a trip worth the journey from Delhi or abroad, give it five to seven days and fold in a Corbett safari and the Almora-Kausani loop.
- Is it too crowded, and is parking a problem?On long weekends and through May and June it is genuinely crowded, and parking runs out: the town has about 2,000 spaces against 3,000 to 4,000 vehicles a day in season, with Nainital Houseful banners on the worst days. Come on a weekday or in the shoulder weeks, or arrive by train and taxi, and it is a far gentler town.
- What do the boats cost and is a life jacket compulsory?Rowing-boat rides are about 160 rupees for a half round and about 210 rupees for a full round, and a paddle boat is about 210 rupees per hour, all prepaid at the licensed counters. Life jackets are mandatory for everyone, so insist on one and keep it on, particularly with children.
- Can I drive onto Mall Road, and where do I park?Not freely in peak season: the Mall is closed to vehicles in windows through the day in May, June and October, runs one-way, and never allows parking on it. Park at the flatts (Mallital), the Tallital stand or the KMVN Sukhatal lot and walk the lakefront.
- When does it snow, and is the monsoon a problem?Snow falls in December and January, the draw for winter visitors who pack heavy woollens. The monsoon, late June to September, brings heavy rain and a real landslide risk on the approach roads, so it is the one window to plan carefully or avoid for a relaxed trip.
Planning Nainital from abroad
Nainital is an easy, scenic Kumaon hill base that suits overseas families and seniors well. The Kathgodam train approach and the ropeway sell-out are the two things to plan from home.
- Fly to Delhi, then train or roadDelhi is the main international gateway. From there the most comfortable approach is the Kathgodam Shatabdi (daytime, about 5.5 hours) or an overnight train to Kathgodam, about 34 to 35 km from Nainital, then a 1 to 1.5 hour taxi up the hill. Pantnagar airport is close but its flights are limited and changeable, so do not build a tight plan around it. We arrange the full transfer.
- Plan the ropeway from day oneThe cable car to Snow View is the most-wanted experience for first-timers and sells out by mid-morning in peak season with no online booking. Make it your first full morning in Nainital, not an afterthought, and you avoid the most common overseas-visitor disappointment.
- Combine with Corbett and the Kumaon loopFor a five-to-seven-day trip, add a Corbett jeep safari (book online at corbettonline.uk.gov.in before you leave home) and the Almora-Kausani loop for a rounded Uttarakhand experience. Kausani gives one of the finest Himalayan panoramas in India. We can design the full circuit end to end.
- Gentle and senior-friendly with planningThe lakefront Mall is flat, the ropeway removes the need to climb, and the pace is easy, which makes Nainital a comfortable, scenic choice for an NRI family escape with parents or grandparents. October is the most pleasant and least crowded month, and you should pack layers, as evenings are cool even in the warm season.
Money, connectivity and timing for foreign visitors
The practical basics an overseas traveller needs for a small hill town: cash, cards, a SIM, and how much time to give Nainital on a wider India trip.
- Carry cash, expect to bargain a littleCards and UPI work in hotels, cafes and bigger shops, but the boating counters, the ponies, the bazaar and small eateries are cash places, and some prices are negotiable. Draw cash at the Mallital and Tallital ATMs and keep small notes for activities and tips.
- Get a SIM at the airportPick up an Indian tourist SIM or an eSIM when you land in Delhi rather than hunting for one in a hill town. Coverage in Nainital itself is fine for maps, calls and booking taxis to the nearby lakes and Corbett.
- How long to give it on a bigger tripOn a first Uttarakhand trip, two nights in Nainital is the right weight if it is a stop, and five to seven days if it is the heart of the trip with Corbett and the Kumaon loop. A single night only really lets you see the lake and the ropeway before moving on.
- Time your visit to your comfortApril to mid-June and October are the pleasant windows; December and January bring snow if that is the draw. Avoid the long-holiday weekends if you want calm, since that is when the town and its parking are most stretched, and the shoulder weeks reward you with the lake almost to yourself at dawn.
Nainital is an unusually gentle introduction to the Indian hills: a walkable lake town reached by a comfortable train, with a cable car instead of a climb, a safe family atmosphere, and a wildlife park and great mountain views within a couple of hours. Slot it as the soft start or close of a Kumaon trip, give it the days it deserves rather than a single rushed night, and pair it with Corbett and Kausani for a journey worth crossing the world for.
Why the lake and the town are named for an eye
Nainital takes its name from naina, the eye. In the old story the goddess Sati, grieving and insulted at her father Daksha's sacrifice, gave up her life in the fire; a heartbroken Shiva carried her body across the land, and to end his terrible dance of grief, the parts of her body fell to earth at fifty-one places that became the Shakti Peethas. Tradition holds that it was Sati's eyes that fell here, and where they touched, a crescent-shaped lake formed in the shape of an eye, filled, some tellings say, with her tears. The Naina Devi temple at the north shore honours the goddess in the form of two eyes, and pilgrims have come to the lake for that reason far longer than the colonial town has stood around it. It is a story told in many regional and Puranic versions rather than from one fixed verse, and the eye-shaped lake below the temple is the keepsake that makes it stick.
Tour packages that visit Nainital
Every journey below is private, hand-crafted and fully customizable. Tell us your dates and we tailor the itinerary, the pace and the priests or guides around you.
5D / 4NNainital Almora Kausani Tour
- Visit Naukuchiatal & Sataal
- Visit Kausani
7D / 6NBest of Kumaon Hill Tour
- Enjoy the Boat Ride at Naini Lake
- Visit Chaukhotia Apple Orchid
4D / 3NNainital Ranikhet Tour
- Visit to Upat
- Visit Kalika and Chaubatia
3D / 2NCorbett Jeep Safari Tour
- Corbett National Park
3D / 2NNainital Hill Tour
- Visit Nainital
- Visit Naina Devi Temple
6D / 5NJim Corbett Park With Nainital Tour
- Visit Garjia Temple and Corbett Museum Walk at Mall Road Nainital
- Visit Bhimtal
4D / 3NNainital Tour Package
- Visit Naini Lake
- Visit Mukteshwar/ Bhimtal