Nainital Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination Nainital

Places to visit in the city Nainital

SNOW VIEW - Nainital

This popular vantage point, situated at 2,270 metres above sea level, offers an excellent view of the northern Himalayan ranges. The point is accessible by a chair lift (ropeway) or you can hire horses and mountain ponies to reach there. You can even reach the place on foot but the climb is quite steep. From the top, with the help of powerful binoculars, you can have a close up view of Nanda Devi, one of the highest peaks in the country.

NAINI PEAK - Nainital

Five kilometres from the lake lies the Naina Peak. At 2,611 metres, it is the highest peak bordering the lake. A popular picnic spot, the peak offers a panoramic view of the resort and a stunning view of the Himalayas including Nanda Devi and the mountains on the Tibetan border.

DOROTHY’S SEAT - Nainital

Four kilometres to the west of the lake lies Dorothy’s seat, also known as Tiffin Top. Here a seat was built by an Englishman named Kellet in the memory of his wife, who was killed in an air crash. The spot offers a partial view of Nainital.

LAND’S END - Nainital

Located on the southern border of the lake, and standing 2,881 metres high, this hill offers a view of another lake, Khurpa Tal.

HANUMAN GARHI - Nainital

Three kilometres south of Tallital lies Hanuman Garhi, where there is a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The place is also a good spot for viewing the setting sun.

STATE OBSERVATORY - Nainital

Located around one kilometre from Hanuman Garhi on the top of a ridge is the State Observatory. The observatory is usually open to the public in the evenings but one should confirm the timings from the tourist office before visiting here.

THE MALL, NANITAL - Nainital

The Mall is Nainital\’s popular promenade and the centre of frenetic activity especially in the late afternoons.