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| St John in The Wilderness - Nainital - Uttarakhand |
Nainital Top Spots
1. Naini Lake—
The most visited place in Nainital is Naini Lake, adjoining Mall road. The elucidation of the term Nainital is the conjunction of a pair "Naini" signify eyes & "Tal" means Lake in the native tongue. The merger of two titles is Nainital, an eye-shaped lake. This lake is explored by most tourists in the vicinity. The beauty of the lake is glorious & majestic. The local government authorities have done wonderful work of maintaining the cleanliness of most lakes in Nainital.
The iconic boat ride is essential. The picturesque view of the hills from the lake is sublime. The backdrop of blue lake water at foothills of the Himalayas, a vital hot spot for photography & a triggering location for paparazzi, photophile, selfitis carrier or anyone carrying a memory capturing device.
Surrounding the prominent section of the lake is Mall Road another indispensable place for tourists where hours & hours can be spent walking alongside the admirable lake on one side and local market on the opposite. Shopping, eating, amusement, etc, Mall road is the prime & extra server to expectations of visitors to Nainital.
Boating In Lake : Stuff To Remember-
● Surrounded by water, the view is appreciable, while boating you will discover a camera as your best friend
● Binoculars along is an added advantage
● When the sun is beating down & water all around, you have no provision for shade hence a sunglass & cap would be desirable.
● You'll find temperature while boating to be few degrees lower & windy environment, it is wise to have an extra woollen clothing or a windcheater
Distance: 0 Km
Time To Reach: NA
Timings: 6 Am - 6 Pm
Paddle Boat Charges: ₹ 210 / Hour
Boat Half Round Of Lake: ₹ 160
Boat Full Round Of Lake: ₹ 210
Parking & Toll: Extra
Entry Fee Mall Road Per Person: Nil
Exploration Time Boating: 30 Min - 2 Hr
Exploration Time Mall Road: 2 Hr - Day
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2. High Altitude Zoo—
Neat, tidy, maintained, well organized & compact are some generic locution which specifically expresses Nainital Zoo vibrance. Shiny member of tiny & exclusive class of zoos of the nation above an altitude of 2100 Meters, is kids & wildlife lovers paradise. "Sher Ka Danda" is the name of the hill where the zoo is perfectly placed to deliver a captivating scenic of Naini Lake for the visitors.
Hardly two kilometers from Mall Road the place can be easily accessed by public service zoo shuttle, organized by zoo management. A science center in the complex is a must-visit for kids.
A 200 meters steep inclination after drop down from the shuttle takes you to the premises. Encapsulated by oak trees all around and some unseen flora culture of roses, rhododendron, hibiscus, kids excitement peaks at the entrance. The well-planned design showcase some vivid species of rare birds namely babblers & woodpeckers and pleasing avifauna of red jungle fowl, white peacock, blossom head parakeet, rose-ringed parakeet, etc.
Herbivorous & gentle spotted deer, sambhar, barking deer, monkeys to omnivore civet cat, brings a smile to your face. The chief attraction to the Nainital zoo is the range of carnivorous in a well kept friendly habitat like environment. Mystic wolf, native fox, sloth bear you have a complete menu on the platter. Majestic beasts like snow leopard & tiger roar is enthralling to all. Although the chief charisma of the zoo, the snow leopard died some time back, zoo authorities are in the process to get back their prime attraction.
Nainital Zoo : Stuff To Remember-
● Avoid private vehicle for zoo visit, local transport is a better option
● Best option is to travel by zoo shuttle
● There is a steep slope of 200 meters to enter zoo premises
● Heart patients, breath issues, elderlies & differently-abled find it difficult to cover these 200 meters, although the entry is free for old & differently-ables.
● The eatery at the zoo is not the best so carrying some food along is a preferable option
● Zoo is closed on all Monday, Deepawali & Holi
● Free entry for students on 5 June, 16 September & the first week of October
Distance: 2.3 Km
Time To Reach: 5-10 Min
Shuttle To Zoo Charge: ₹ 60
Entry Timings: 9:30 Am - 4:30 Pm
Entry Fee: ₹ 100
Camera Charge: Extra
Science Centre Fee: ₹ 30
Exploration Time: 2 Hr - 3 Hr
3. Neeb Karori Baba—
Kainchi Dham, home to the saint who had optimum potency to attract the top tech icons of the globe like Steve Jobs & Mark Zuckerberg. Born as Lakshman Dass, baba has been the axis of uncountable miracle tales. Neeb Karori Baba was a prodigy and wandered substantially around northern India in his earlier days. In his young days, he performed austerity, meditation & later on was renowned with many names, Tikonia Walla Baba, Miracle Baba, Neem Karoli Baba, Maharaj Ji, Handi Wallah Baba, Chamatkari Baba, Talaiya Baba, primarily in his last years at Nainital Kainchi Dhaam he eminently distinguished as Neeb Karori Baba.
The exemplary Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Incorporation visited Kainchi Dham and was utterly inspired by the great saint. Baba took samadhi in September 1973. Mark Zuckerberg stated to Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi during his visit to the USA, that Steve Jobs recommended Mark Zukerbuck in the early days of Facebook to visit the ashram. Apple CEO asserted that in order to know your company mission and absolute clarity on the precise path, he must visit the Dham. On advice, Zuckerberg had a tour of the place and was transpired by the spiritual intensity he felt in & around Kanchi Dham.
Kainchi Dham had many other eminent visitors, Julia Roberts, Larry Brilliant, John Bush & the list is endless.
A night stay at the ashram is a wish come true but there is a certain set of procedures to follow. All intenders must mail to the ashram manager and if possible a recommendation letter along from an old devotee will enhance the probability of approval.
Ashram email Id: kainchidham@gmail.com
Distance: 20 Km
Time To Reach: 45 Min
Temple Timings: 6:30 Am - 6:30 Pm
☞ Timings are inclined to get change
Temple Entry Fee: Nil
Exploration Time: 30 Min - 2 Hr
Max Stay At Ashram: 3 Days
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4. Eco Cave Garden—
Most recent amongst the spots developed to inflate Nanital tourists count, Eco Cave Garden is a set of six natural caves, artificially modified to appear like an animal's contour structure. Although the place is relished by all but kids are the most to enjoy. Whatever generation you classify in, the cave garden adds a tinge of adventurism and your conduct reflects a decimation by quite a few years of your age.
The caves are designed & named on six native animals of Kumaon, tiger cave, panther cave, bats cave, squirrel cave, flying fox cave and ape cave. Bat cave is a little narrow & accelerates already a thrill-filled cavern probe to the sky-high proportion of enthralling, especially of children. Sitting arrangement outside most caves is comforting for worn outs. The provision of oil lamps inside the caves adds a shade of medieval times. There is a musical fountain within the premises of the cave garden but it's mostly operational during the peak tourist season. There is also a cafeteria for the visitors of cave exploration.
Another added advantage of the cave garden is its central location, which makes it extremely useful for the visitors of Naini Lake to have an amusement alternative in the neighborhood.
Eco Cave Garden : Stuff To Remember-
● Cafeteria in the premises is just comfy for half-starved
● Some caves are pretty narrow may demand crawling
● Claustrophobics may avoid exploring the insides of the caves
● Elderlies& differently-abled may avoid some caves as per presumptive discomforts
● Caves are lit with oil lamps but still, they are a little dark
Distance: 1.7 Km
Time To Reach: 5 Min
Entry Timings: 9:30 Am - 5:30 Pm
Entry Fee: ₹ 60 / Adult
Entry Fee: ₹ 25 / Child
Camera Charge: ₹ 25
Exploration Time: 2 Hr - 3 Hr
5. The Mall Road—
Every noteworthy hill station of India shares a common name for the foremost populous visiting spot, invariably known by the name The Mall Road. Just a few kilometers of path typically defines the tourism lifeline of the surrounding hilly region.
The Mall at Nainital comprises restaurants, souvenir shops, toy shops, multi-cuisine foodie joints, handicraft emporiums, etc & limitless heterogeneity of street hawkers. In contrast to mall roads of other north Indian hill stations, this eminent place of Nainital exhaustively knocks out its challengers in the diversity of eateries & shopping possibilities.
The forte of this 1.5 Kilometer boulevard which makes it distinct from its competitors is the parallel lake view on a side and plenty of options to explore on the other.
The place is the promised land for momo's lovers. Neatly maintained road is a connection between two towns, Mallital & Tallital. Amongst the prime pilgrimage spots of Nanital is Naina Devi Mandir, in the vicinity of Mall Road is an extra bonus to cover in a single shot.
Distance: 0 Km
Time To Reach: NA
Timings: NA
Entry Cycle & Rickshaw: 6 PM - 10 PM
Entry Light Vehicles: 6 PM - 10 PM
Heavy Vehicles Prohibited: 6 PM - 9 PM || In May June and October
Entry Heavy Vehicles: 8 AM - 10 AM & 2 PM - 10 PM
Shops Open - Close: 9 Am - 10 Pm
Exploration Time: 3 Hr - Day
Entry Fee: NA
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6. Ropeway—
The Aerial Ropeway is virtually at the top of the plains of Mall road, at an altitude of 2270 Meters. The Snow View Point is the vantage spot of Nainital for literal visionary. The starting point of the common name Uddan Khatola is at Mallital somewhere in the medial of Mall Road. The ropeway to Snow View Point is also amongst the most visited spots of Nainital.
A driverless three Minutes climb in a glass view cabin is a thrill & delight for all passengers. It takes you to a location that serves an all-around scenic of Naini Lake, Nainital & panoramic sight of far way Himalayan range with snow-covered peaks. Spectacle through the large binoculars installed at the top is exhilarating, magnificent & worth every penny. On a clear sunny day, the vision could be as far as a view, some would have ever seen from such a long magnitude of distance.
The locus is been blossomed into a pocket picnic spot, with a joyous mini amusement park that justifies the phrase grin like a Cheshire cat, which can be seen on the faces of kids. The comforting option of food like Maggie, hot & cold beverages, etc are on offer for hungry & foodies.
Ropeway : Stuff To Remember-
● Top point is windy & cooler than Mall Road
● Carry extra woollens & wind Cheaters
Distance From Mall Road: 350 Meters
Time To Reach: 5 Min
Ropeway Timings: 10 Am - 4 Pm
Exploration Time: 2 Hr
Ropeway Charge (Bothway): ₹ 300 - Adult || ₹ 200 Kid Up To 12 Years
☞ Free charge for children below 3 years of age
Pilgrimage Places In Nainital—
♦ Naina Devi Mandir - 2.1 KM || 10 Min
● Altitude - 2084 Meters
● Near - Naini Lake
● Shakti Peeth
● Place Where Eyes Of Goddess Sati Fell
● Market Outside The Mandir
● Exploration Time - 30 Min
● Timings - 6 Am - 10 Pm
● Entry Fee - NA
● Open All Days
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♦ Hanuman Garhi - 4.1 KM || 10 Min
● Altitude - 1950 Meters
● Near - Bhimtal
● 4 Meter Staue Of HanumanJi
● Temple Built By Neem Karoli Baba
● Excellent Sunset & Sunrise View
● Exploration Time - 1 Hr
● Timings - 5 Am - 12 Pm || 4 Pm - 9 Pm
● Entry Fee - NA
● Open All Days
♦ St. John Wilderness Church - 1.3 KM || 5 Min
● Altitude - 2000 Meters
● Near - Manu Maharani
● Anglican church
● 1846 Structure || Neo-Gothic style
● Brass Memorial To The victims Of 1880 7andslide
● Peace & Serene
● Graves Of Father & Mother Of Jim Corbett
● Timings - 7 Am - 6:30 Pm
♦ Himalayan Centre Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 3.1 KM || 10 Min
● Altitude - 2200 Meters
● Near - Bara Patthar
● Peace & Serene
● Good View Of Nainital City
● Spiritual || Meditation || Yoga
● Timings - 6 Am - 6 Pm
● Night Stay Ashram || Rejuvenation
● Open All Days
Haunted Location Of Nainital—
♦ Pine Old Cemetery - 4.9 KM || 10 Min
● Land Slide In 1880
● Ghost Of Land Slide Victims
More Locations & Activities
More Tourist Spots—
♦ Naina Peak - 7.4 KM | 20 Min
● Also Known as Cheena & China Peak
● 2620 Meter Altitude
● 6 KM Trek
● Pony & Horses Available
● Trekking
● Hiking
● China Border View
● Sunrise & Sunset View Point
● Panoramic View Of Lake & Valley
● Windy & Cooler
● Nature Photography
● Carry Food Along
♦ Raj Bhawan - 2.5 KM | 7 Min
● Governor House
● British Era Building - 120+ Years Old
● Two Storey - 113 Rooms
● Carbon Copy Of Buckingham Palace
● Quite & Lush Green Gardens
● Huge Area
● Golf Course
● Swimming Pool
● Oak & Deodar Trees
● Timings: 8 Am - 5 Pm
● Sunday Closed
● Entry Fee: ₹ 50
● Golf Course: ₹ 450
♦ Tiffin Top - 2.2 KM | 8 Min
● Also Known As Dorothy's Seat
● 2292 Meters Altitude
● Trekking - Easy
● Hiking
● Best Place For Tiffin Lunch
● Scenic Beauty
● 360° View Of Nainital
● Peaceful
● Picnic Spot
● Horse Ride Both Ways: ₹ 500 - ₹ 700
● Timings: 8 Am - Sunset
♦ Kilbury - 12 KM | 30 Min
● Forest Reserve
● Bird sanctuary
● 600 Species Of Bird
● Butterflies
● Picnic Spot
● Flora & Fauna
● Mountain View
● Photography ● Night Stay At Tourist Bungalow
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Trekking & Adventure—
Treks Of Nainital-
♦ Kunjkharak Trek
● Altitude: 1350 Meters
● Moderate Difficulty
● Trek Distance: 36 KM
● Trek Mostly Jungle Plains
♦ Guano Hills Trek
● Altitude: 1850 Meters
● Easy Trek
● Trek Distance: 5 KM
● Timings: 8 Am - 6 Pm
● Bird Watching
Adventure & Sports-
● Horse Riding
● Rafting
● Kayaking
● Trekking & Hiking
● Jungle Walk (Wildlife)
● Rock Climbing
● Bouldering
● Bird Watching
● Flying Fox
● Yachting
● Parasailing
● Camping
● Snow Tours
● Canoeing
● Paragliding
● Sky Diving
● Wildlife Photography
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Offbeat Places In Nainital—
♦ Naukuchiatal -
● 27 Km
● 1 Hr
● 9 Corners Lake
● Bird Watching
● Trekking
● Mountain Biking
● Boating
● Parasailing
● Camping
♦ Gethia -
● 18 Km
● 30 Min
● Peaceful
● Chirping Of Birds
● Bird Watching
● Trekking
● Mountain Biking
● Camping
♦ Pangoot -
● 15 Km
● 30 Min
● Peaceful
● Chirping Of Birds
● Bird Watching (Over 300 Species)
● Trekking & Hiking
● Mountain Biking
● Streams Of Water
● Camping
♦ Sattal -
● 23 Km
● 50 Min
● Peaceful
● Seven Lakes
● Picturesque
● Bird Watching
● Adventure
● No Hotel
● Forest Resort
● Camping
● Boating
Lakes Of Nainital—
● Naini Lake - Most Visited Lake
● Bhimtal - Largest Lake
● Sattal - Set Of Seven Lakes
● Naukuchiatal - Lake Of Nine Corners
● Khurpatal - Horse Shoe Shape Lake
● Kamaltal - Lake Of Lotuses
● Sukhatal - Dry Lake
● Sariyatal
● Malwatal
● Lokhamtal
● Harishtal
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Nearby Hill Stations
1. Almora—
Almora town is the administrative headquarters of Almora district. Uttarakhand state is culturally comprised of two communities Garhwali & Kumaoni. Almora is essentially the capital of Kumaon culture. Almora encapsulates phenomenal numbers of hidden treasures for tourists & travellers.
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2. Ranikhet—
The folklore is that enchanted by the beauty of the location, Rani Padmini made Ranikhet her rest home. Later Britishers entrenched the headquarter of the Kumaon Regiment in Ranikhet. This was a summery day home to high British dignitaries.
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3. Kausani—
Kausani was an integral part of the Almora district at Independence. Bageshwar district was sculpted out of Almora in 1997. Now picturesque Kausani is the administrative headquarter of Bageshwar district. It's a heart-throbbing destination for travellers possessing wanderlust.
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4. Mukteshwar—
A capital illustration of flourishing village tourism by the efforts of the Uttarakhand Government, Mukteshwar is an upcoming tourist destination of Nainital District. Positioned higher in altitude in comparison to its neighbouring competitors Ranikhet & Almora, Mukteshwar delivers a magnificent view of the Himalaya alongside numerous adventure activities to cherish.
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A Popular Spot
♦ Jim Corbett National Park- 64.7 KM || 1 Hr 45 Min
● Altitude - 1220 Meters
● Ramnagar
● Jungle Safari
● Dhikala Jungle Stay
Safari Zones -
● Jhirna
● Bijrani
● Dhela
● Dhikala
● Sitabani
● Durga Devi
☞ Top Place In Northen India To See Tiger In Natural Habitat
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Accommodation
Govt Recommended—
Rest Houses | Hotel | Resort | Homestays -
● Hotels by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Mandal
● Book stay by Uttarakhand Tourism
Important Info
Helpline Numbers—
B.D Pandey Male Hospital Nainital: 05942-235012
B.D Pandey Female Hospital Nainital: 05942-235986
Uttarakhand Tourism: 0135-2624147 | 2722323
Control Room Tourism: 0135-2559898 | 2552626 | 2552627
E-mail UTDB: info.utdb@gmail.com
Fax UTDB: 0135–2559988
Stuff To Remember—
● The weather in hilly areas is very unpredictable. The major consequence of high altitude is breathlessness, hence it is wise to carry some basic medicines.
● Carry a camp along, make arrangement for a new experience of a night stay in camp
● Do not forget to pack a hat or a cap, sunscreen, a good moisturizer as well as a hydrating lip balm to stay safe from direct and harsh sunlight.
● Full sleeves woollens, woollen caps, gloves, socks, an umbrella & a raincoat.
● Indian travellers need to carry valid ID’s, the best option will be Adhaar Card. A passport is a must for foreign travellers.
● Keep asking locals for directions, never rely entirely on maps.
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