10 Best Things to Do in Nainital

Nainital's lake-town setting makes it one of Uttarakhand's most reliably pleasant hill stations, whether you're visiting on its own or combining it with a Jim Corbett wildlife trip.

Naini Lake boating A boat ride on Naini Lake, with the town's colonial-era buildings ringing the shore, is Nainital's signature activity and the natural starting point for a first visit.

Mall Road and Tibetan Market Nainital's Mall Road connects the lake to the town's shopping stretch, including the Tibetan Market's handicrafts, woollens and street food stalls.

Naina Devi Temple This lakeside temple, one of the Shakti Peeths, is a short walk from the Mall and worth including even on a brief visit for both its religious significance and lake views.

Snow View Point Reached by cable car from the Mall, Snow View Point offers panoramic Himalayan views on clear days, including glimpses of Nanda Devi when visibility allows.

Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal day trips Both lake towns sit a short drive from Nainital and make for a quieter contrast to the main town — Bhimtal has an island aquarium in the middle of its lake, while Naukuchiatal (the "lake of nine corners") is generally calmer and less crowded.

Best time to visit March to June and September to November both offer comfortable weather; the monsoon months bring heavy rain and occasional landslide risk on approach roads, and winter can bring light snow with colder nights.

How this fits our packages Our Jim Corbett & Nainital package combines Corbett's wildlife activities with Nainital, Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal sightseeing, including Naini Lake boating, over a 4-day trip from Delhi — see the package page for the full itinerary.