Nainital is a Himalayan resort town in the Kumaon region of India’s Uttarakhand state, at an elevation of roughly 2,000m. Formerly a British hill station, it’s set around Nainital Lake, a popular boating site with Naina Devi Hindu Temple on its north shore. A cable car runs to Snow View observation point (at 2,270m), with vistas over the town and mountains including Nanda Devi, Uttarakhand’s highest peak.
Nainital is a popular weekend getaway from Delhi and nearby places as it very well-connected by bus, road and train. The most convenient way of reaching Nainital from Delhi or other cities in Northern India is by car or overnight bus. Nainital is also connected to all parts of India by train through the Kathgodam Railway Station, located around 35km away. There is no flight connectivity to Nainital.
Even though a year-round destination, the best time to visit Nainital is from March to June with pleasant weather for sightseeing and boating in the Naini Lake. For the snow lovers, the ideal time to visit Nainital is from late November to February which is the winter season. Nainital experiences excessive rainfalls and occasional landslides during the monsoon make it the least favourable time to visit.
The gem of Uttarakhand - Nainital is a charming hill station that sits prettily at the green foothills of the Kumaon ranges in the Himalayas. Located at an elevation of around 1938 metres, Nainital is located and developed around the beautiful Naini Lake, after which the town is named. The most visited hill station in North India, Nainital is a perfect weekend getaway from the Indian capital of Delhi and the nearby places.
Founded by the British due to its resemblance to the Cumbrian Lake District, Nainital brims with elegant colonial structures that amplify the beauty of this place. It experiences a pleasant climate throughout the year, making Nainital a tourist getaway, especially preferred by families and honeymooners. The Naini Lake, along with the other lakes in the area, has earned this town the title of ‘City of Lakes’. The most popular activity for tourists visiting Nainital is boating the in Naini Lake, while few others visit for trekking in the surrounding mountain regions.
Whether you want to go boating on the beautiful Naini Lake, relish some local delicacies, shop at the Tibetan Market and Mall Road, or take a ropeway ride to soak in the beauty of the Himalayas from Snow View Point, Nainital is sure to leave an imprint on you that will last a lifetime.