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Nainital Top Destinations

Nainital, more commonly known as the lake district, is beautifully situated in Uttarakhand, and offers picturesque views of the mountains and other natural beauty. One of the best hill stations of India, Nainital is a pristine valley with an elevation of about 2084 m. Summer is the peak tourist time when everyone looks for a cool and comfortable place. Nainital is also an ideal and most preferred romantic spot for honeymooners and couples seeking some quality time. There is a lot you can do in Nainital apart from enjoying the lake view and absorb the tranquility around. Nainital is moderately crowded throughout the year because of its popularity and you can enjoy everything from nature, shopping, dining, adventure activities and much more. Rejuvenate yourself by spending beautiful time together with your family and friends.

Naini Lake
The whole of Nainital town is situated around the Naini Lake. Naini Lake is captivating and spellbinding and bears an unruffled aura around it. Also known as the Tri-Rishi Lake, it has boating and yachting facilities at nominal charges.

Naina Devi Temple
Considered a Shakti Peeth of Maa Durga, this temple was destroyed during the 1880 landslide. Located on the northern shore of the Naini Lake, it has been rebuilt since.

Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until in 1936 it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government. Jim Corbett Park is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches of Savannah type grasslands and Sal forests.

Boat House club
The Boat House Club, build in mid-19th century, by the beautiful lake side is a must see in Nainital. It has a wooden floored bar where you can occupy a table facing the lake which shimmers through the day and reflects the well lit Nainital city during the evenings. It certainly is a place worth visiting when you are in Nainital.

Snow View
St John’s Church, Nainital Located at an elevation of 2,270 m above sea level, it can be reached only by cable cars or hill ponies. This classic point over the ‘Sher-ka-Danda’ ridge puts forward attention-grabbing sceneries of the Himalayan Mountains and the Tibetan borders.

St John’s Church
St John’s Church is one of the oldest built structures (made in 1847) of Nainital. It is a very important place to visit and is regularly visited by both locals and tourists alike.

Hanuman Garhi
Hanuman Garhi was set up by Baba Neem Kiroli at an altitude of 1951 meters. It is particularly famous for offering spectacular views of sunset. There is an ancient but imposing Hanuman temple at the top of Hanuman Garh.