10 places to visit in Nainital

26 Nov 2022 03:53 PM

Nainital is Situated at an height of just about 2,084 meters above the sea level, Nainital is a popular hill station in the state of Uttrakhand.

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1. Nainital Lake

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It is commonly known as the Naini Lake, as it is situated admist the town and is the lifeline of Nainital. Boating facilities are available for the visitors and on the other hand a sluggish paced stroll around the lake will offer a tranquil relaxation like no other.

2. Naina Peak

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It is well Known as the Cheena or China Peak by the locals, is the highest peak in Nainital. It is situated at an average elevation of 2,615 meters above sea level and is a popular trekking spot in Nainital. The spot is known to offer one of the most amazing panoramic views of the entire valley and Nainital situated near the Naini Lake.

3. Tiffin Top

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Tiffin Top is a famous view point that offers some of the most out of these world views of the Himalayas and Nainital. The place is named after an English painter Dorothy Kellet who used to sit at this very spot and paint.

4. St. John In The Wilderness

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It refers to a church which was established in 1844 and is located on the north end of the town. The church was named so after the Bishop of Calcutta was grateful to sleep in an uncompleted house in the rough country after falling ill.

5. Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo

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Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo was constructed in 1984 and was opened to general public in 1995. The zoo has several exotic and endangered species of animals and birds which are inhabitant to this region. Snow Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Tibetan wolf etc. are few of the in danger of extinction species found here.

6. Gurney House

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Gurney House refers to a cottage which is famous for being the home of the British conservationist Jim Corbett. The materials used in the building were reused components of an older house which was present at this site.

7. Eco Cave Gardens

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Eco Cave Gardens are a unified complex of caves and attract huge crowds of tourists and are a extravagance for kids upon their visit. The park comprises of seven caves which are reached from beginning to end via narrow and winding road with amazing views during the commute. This is one of the unsurpassed places one should visit with the family and is of extraordinary curiosity to kids with the musical fountain that is located here.

8. Snow View

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One of the best viewpoints in Nainital, the Snow View is located at an average elevation of 2,270 above sea level is reachable by a cable car. It provides astounding and charming views of the snow capped Himalayas with the major peaks like Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Trishul.

9. Lands’ End

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The picnic spot is located at an average elevation of 2,118 kilometers above sea level with views of the surrounding hills and is surrounded by some beautiful trees and pine forests.

10. Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

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One of the few high altitude bird sanctuaries in India, the Kilbury Bird Sanctuary is located at an average elevation of 2000 meters above sea level. The sanctuary is a home to over 240 different species of Birds which are both migratory and resident.

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Christina Daniels
Story teller, backpacker, shutterbug

Christina Daniels is a storyteller, cinema writer, backpacker and photographer. She is also the author of the bestselling book “I’ll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan.” A traveler who has journeyed across four continents, Christina is also the host of an Airbnb experience in Bangalore.

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