Nainital,
perched at an altitude of 1,938 m, is one of the finest cool retreats in the
northern Indian state of Uttaranchal. The hill town also has the distinction
of being the largest settlement in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas. The
scenic beauty coupled with multiple options of adventure sports makes
Naninital a destination simply inescapable.
Climate & Best Time to Visit
Nainital remains colder as compared to its counterparts in the Kumaon
region. The town receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon months. The
maximum temperature during summer records 28.06 degrees while the minimum
happens to be 7.06 degrees centigrade. You can make a trip to Nainital
anytime of the year with the exception of the monsoon months.
Sightseeing in Nainital
» Naina Peak : Apart from being a famous picnic
spot, the peak affords magnificent views of the Naini Lake and the
snow-crested peaks of the Himalayas. The peak stands at a distance of 5.6 km
from the town.
» Dorothy Seat or Tiffin Top : The memorial, set up
by her husband, commemorates Mrs Dorothy Kellet. From here, you can also
feast your eyes upon the stunning sight of the Himalayas. You can either
trek along or ride a horse to get to the spot.
»
St John In The Wilderness : Once here, you must be aware that you are
looking at one of the oldest buildings in Nainital. The church is positioned
close to the Uttaranchal High Court. The exquisite interior and the stained
glass windows of the church are worth seeing.
» Land's End : A big draw for tourists, the spot
truly seems to be the culminating point of land. It is located at 4 km from
the town. The views of the Khurpatal Lake and the nearby valleys are
stunning from here.
Activities to Do in Nainital
While trekking in Nainital has its own charms, there are other options like
boating, kayaking, canoeing, horse riding and angling. The Nakuchiya Tal and
Sattal are a few of the most famous spots to indulge in swimming and
angling. The Naini Lake, the characteristic feature of Nainital, welcomes
tourists with water sports like canoeing, kayaking and boating.
Stay Options
Nainital offers a memorable experience in accommodation as well. There are
a number deluxe, luxury, heritage and economy hotels catering to the needs
of travellers. Some of these include Alka The Lake Side Hotel, the Claridges
Naini Retreat, The Chevron Fairhavens, Manu Maharani, Cedar Lodge etc.
Getting There
The closest airport is at Pantnagar (71 km). The airport has regular
flights to/ from Delhi. Kathgodam, which is 35 km from Nainital, is a major
railhead connected to places like Delhi, Agra, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bareilly
etc. Nainital has good motorable roads linking with Delhi (322 km), Lucknow
(401 km), Bareilly (141 km), Haridwar, Dehradun, Ramnagar, Almora (66 km),
Ranikhet (60 km) etc.
Best
Golden Traingle Tour (7D) 
