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Snow View

Situated at 2270 meters this popular vantage point is accessible by rope way. It offers an excellent view of the northern Himalayan ranges.

Naina Peak

At 2611 meters this is the highest peak bordering the lake. A popular picnic spot which offers a panoramic view of the resort.

Dorothy’s Seat

Named in memory of an English woman who was killed in an air crash. This pleasant spot offers a partial view of Nainital.

Land’s End

Situated at 2881 meters on the southern border of the lake, this hill affords a view of another lake, Khurpa Tal.

Hanuman Garhi

A place of religious interest, also good for viewing the setting sun.

State Observatory

Located on the top of a ridge, the observatory is open to the public in the evening.

The Mall

Nainital’s popular promenade offers a variety of entertainment.

Nainital is also known as `Lake Paradise’. In its beautiful `lakes’, option of boating through yachts, paddle boats and traditional rowing boats are available. The Nainital Boat House Club exclusively holds the management of Yachting in Nainital. In Nainital district, Sat Tal, Bhim Tal and Naukuchiyatal also have water sport and boating facilities.

Fishing

• Permits for Nainital Lake from Executive Officer, Nagar Palika

For other lakes

• Fisheries Officer, Bhimtal.

Boating

• Boats are available on hire near Boat House Club, Mallital and Tallital.

Yachting

• Hire yacht from Yacht Club, Mallital.

Mountaineering & Trekking

• Equipment can be hired from the Nainital Mountaineering Club and Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam.

Nainital is famous for its candles, woolens, woodcrafts and handicrafts.

Excursions:

Kilbury:

10 km/6 mile. Accessible by road, it is part of a forest reserve and rich in flora and bird life.

Khurpa Tal

10 km/6 mile. A small lake along the Nainital-Kaladhungi-Ramnagar Road, popular with picnickers and anglers.

Bhowali

11 km/6 mile. Situated at an altitude of 1706 meter on the main Haldwani-Almora Road, it is a popular health resort.

Jeolikote

18 km/10 mile. A noted bee-keeping Centre.

Sat Tal

21 km/13.5 mile. One of the most picturesque resorts of Kumaon, it has seven interconnected lakes. KMVN provides accommodation facilities.

Bhim Tal

22 km/13.5 mile. Fast developing into an independent tourist centre, this lake resort offers a quite vacation and facilities for water sports. KMVN has a Tourist Bungalow here.

Naukuchiya Tal

26 km/16.5 mile. A nine-cornered lake situated in an enchanting valley, this is a popular haunt of anglers and naturalists.

Ramgarh

26 km/17 mile. A picturesque hamlet set in the midst of fruit orchards. This fruit belt of Kumaon is famous for its juicy fruits all over India.

Kaladhungi

35 km/22 mile. Situated in the Terai, and surrounded by thick forests of Sal, this was the winter home of noted hunter and naturalist, Jim Corbett. His house has been turned into a museum.

Mukteshwar

51 km/33 mile. from Nainital, Mukteshwar set atop a high ridge, is one of Kumaon’s beautiful resorts. It abounds in fruit orchards and dense coniferous forests. It also offers a fine view of the majestic Himalayas, as well as of Almora. The famous Indian Veterinary Research Institute is located in Mukteshwar.

Ghorakhal

37 km/23 mile. Famous for the temple of Gollu Devta, a demi god highly revered by the Kumaoni. The famous Sainik School of India is also located here.