A look at The Tourist Attractions of Nainital

For those who’re looking for a weekend holiday from Delhi, but don’t know where to head out exactly, Nainital can be a good place to relax. This city of lakes is located in Uttarakhand, and is known for offering tourists with a refreshing air and view of the enchanting lakes. If relaxing and rejuvenating is on your mind and you’re looking forward to a fun time with family, then either take a Delhi to Nainital taxi or plan for a long drive. Mentioned here are some of the tourist places that you can see in your tour.


Nainital is called a heaven for tourists due to its attractive landscape and peaceful environment. A British retailer, P. Barron, established Nainital in the late 1830’s, mesmerised by its attractiveness. If relaxing and rejuvenating is on your mind and you’re looking forward for a fun time with family, then either take a Delhi to Nainital taxi or plan for a long drive. Travellers planning a trip to Nainital should also visit Hanumangarhi, which is famous for a temple can see. Furthermore, the Naina Devi Temple is an important spiritual site, which is counted amongst the 51 ‘shakti peethas’ of India.

Visitors can go for a picnic at the amazing Kilbury, situated around 10 kilometers away from Nainital. Rhododendron woods, pine, and the verdant green oak make it a perfect destination. It's a habitat for more than 580 species of colourful birds, like brown wood-collared grosbeaks, owls, and white-throated laughing thrushes. The Laria Kanta, perched at an altitude of 2481 m above sea level, offers visitors magnificent views of the whole area. This is also the second highest summit of Nainital, situated at a distance of 6 kilometers from main town.

The End of the Land is the best location to appreciate the mesmerising views of the lovely Khurpatal Lake. In addition, it offers panoramic views of hills encircling Nainital and the lush green valley. Tourists can travel by a ropeway to reach the hilly places of the destination. The ropeway covers a total distance of 705 m and each cabin of the ropeway can accommodate a maximum of 12 individuals. The Snow-View is a great vantage point and is reachable by ropeway, from where tourists can admire the great view of the Himalayan ranges.

The Naina Peak is the highest summit of Nainital. It is situated at an elevation of 2611 m above sea level, and generally horses are used to get to the top. The Dorothy’s Seat or the Tiffin Top is a perfect picnic area where tourists can spend leisure time with endless pleasure. This site was developed by Dorothy Kellet’s husband, after her death in a shipwreck. It is said that the Dorothy was an exceptional artist, who usually painted from the particular place. The Eco Cave Garden is another popular tourist attraction of Nainital, which introduces visitors to the eco-friendly lifestyle.

The Raj Bhavan, Zoo, The Flatts, The Mall, St. John in the Wilderness Church and Pangot are the other important tourist attractions of Nainital. Gurney House, the Thandi Sadak, Khurpatal, Guano Hills, and Aurobindo Ashram are worth visiting. Moreover, tourists can indulge in various tasks like horse riding, trekking,.boating, among others. It takes about 6 hours to cover the Delhi to Nainital distance.