Naini Lake boating
Experience · 1 hourRowed yachts. Early morning is calm and the light is best.
Lake hill station · Uttarakhand
Nainital travel guide & tour packages
A lake in a bowl of hills, and one of the most reliably busy hill stations in North India because it is a manageable drive from Delhi. That accessibility is also the drawback: in May, June and around Diwali it is genuinely crowded, and the Mall Road becomes a slow shuffle. Off-season it is lovely. The lake itself is the centre of everything — boating, the walk around it, and the ropeway up to Snow View for the Himalayan skyline on a clear morning. Two nights covers it, with Naini Peak or the Kilbury birding area for anyone wanting to walk rather than shop.
What to see
Things to do in Nainital
Snow View ropeway
Viewpoint · 1.5 hoursNanda Devi on a clear morning. Queues get long by 10:00.
Naina Devi Temple
Temple · 45 minutesOn the lake shore. One of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
Tiffin Top & Land's End
Walk · 2–3 hoursWalk or pony. The best views without the ropeway crowds.
Durations
Realistic trip lengths
Nainital works well as a 2–3 night stay. Tell us your dates and party and we'll price a tailored itinerary.
Good to know
Nainital FAQs
When is Nainital too crowded?
May and June, and the Diwali week. It is close enough to Delhi that the whole plain arrives at once. March, September and October are far more pleasant.
Can I combine Nainital with Jim Corbett?
Yes, and it is the standard pairing — around two and a half hours apart. Two nights at each works well for a family week.
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