Sightseeing at Nainital

Nainital is a one of the most beautiful hill station of Uttrakhand (Kumaon Hill). Nainital hill station is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The total area of Nainital is around Area 11.73 sq. km, Altitude is 1938 metres above the sea level. There are basically three languages of Nainital city Hindi, Kumaoni and English.
STD code of Nainital is 05942 (Within India), outside India ----++91- 5942 (local number).

Following are the main Sightseeing at Nainital:

Snow View – It is at 2,270 meters above sea level, Snow View is an excellent view of the northern Himalayan ranges. From the top of Snow View, with the help of binoculars, a close up view of Nanda Devi, one of the highest peaks in the country is visible.

Hanuman Garhi – Only 3 kilo meters south of Tallital is Hanuman Garhi, where there is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.

Naini Peak – It is just 5 kilo meters from the lake lays the Naina Peak. At 2,611 metres, Naini Peak is the highest peak bordering the lake.

Tiffin Top: It is also known as Dorothy’s Seat. It is around four kilo meters to the west of the lake.

Bhimtal: Around 24 kilo meters away from Nainital, Bhimtal is larger than Naini Lake which sports a beautiful island.

Naukuchiatal : Around 27 kilo meters away from Nainital, Naukuchiatal is a vast nine-cornered lake, pleasant where migratory birds collect.

Sat Tal: Around 25 km away from Nainital city, Sat Tal is a complex of seven natural lakes.

Distances from some main places: (Approximate Distances)

Distances from Almora - 65 kms
Distances from Ranikhet - 54 kms
Distances from Bhimtal – 24 kms
Distances from Haldwani – 40 kms
Distances from Bareilly - 137 kms
Distances from Rudrapur - 62 kms
Distances from Haridwar - 306 kms
Distances from Badrinath - 303 kms
Distances from Dehradun - 373 kms
Distances from Lucknow - 390 kms
Distances from Delhi - 318 kms

Best time to visit Nainital is March and June and mid September to October month.