Nainital Tourism

The main attraction of tourists in nainital is naini lake with a perimeter of approximately 3.5km, it offers ample opportunity for yachting, boating or self paddling the boat. There are two sides of the lake one on the northern side called mallital and one on the southern side called tallital. Both sides are connected by the MALL ROAD which is the busiest road of town abuzz with shops and shoppers dotted with hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, banks, travel agencies and street shops famous among tourists. On the northern side towards mallital is the famous bhotia market and chatt bazaar along with naina devi temple  

The temple is located on the northern shore mallital of Naini lake. The presiding deity of the temple is Maa Naina Devi represented by two Netras or eyes. Along with Naina Devi are the deities of Mata Kali and Lord Ganesha. Nainital is believed to be one of the 64 Shaktipeeths, where one of the body parts of Goddess Sati fell. In Nainital, the eyes (naina) of the Goddess are assumed to have fallen. The shrine of Naina Devi is a must visit for devout Hindus.

Ropeway to Snow View point is one of the main attractions for tourists visiting nainital. The Ropeway ride itself is an adventure during which you will feel the thrill while looking around outside and have the view of the city below. The ropeway starts from mallital and takes you to snow view point which is another famous attraction for tourists.

Snow view point is easily reachable by ropeway and is also connected by road. It is situated at an altitude of 7450 ft and is one of the hot tourist spot of nainital. As the name suggests this point offers spectacular panaromic views of the snowbound Himalayan range including famous peaks Nanda Devi , Trishul and Nanda kot which you will surly like to capture in your camera. Here you will also find tea vendors and restaurants to refresh yourself while enjoying the beautiful sight around.

Opened in 1994, it is one of the two High altitude Zoo in India,so don’t forget to visit this place because here you will see some of the animals which you will not see generally in other zoos across india. Monkeys, Himalayan black bear ,snow Leopard , Siberian Tiger, Palm civet cat, Wolf, Silver Pheasants, Rose ringed Prakeet, Hill Fox , Ghoral, Barking Deer, Sambhar are some of the animals kept here. Please note that this zoo remains close on Monday and all national holidays.

Apart from the above top places listed in details there are some of the other places of interest which you can visit like governors house, cave garden near kumaoun university,  tiffin top, hanuman garhi  etc. Nainital in itself is full of place of interests as per your interests. The beauty of nainital in itself will make your journey a memorable one and you would like to come here again and again