One-day Nainital Sightseeing Tour by Car

1Day One-day Nainital Sightseeing

Snow View Point

One of the best and most scenic places in Nainital is Snow View Point. This viewpoint offers the most scenic views of the Himalayan mountain peaks. The mountain peaks that you can view from Snow View Point are that of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Trishul, and other Himalayan mountains. There are no trees to obstruct the mountain views and you can come here with your binoculars to view the snow-capped mountain peaks at a close range. If you don’t have binoculars, then you can use the binoculars installed here. You can also view Naini Lake and the landscapes of Nainital from this point.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Eco Cave Garden

This is one of the best places in Nainital for children. There are seven interconnected caves where you can crawl and see animals and the interiors of the caves. There are many caves of animals and birds such as Bat’s Cave, Panther’s Cave, Ape’s Cave, Squirrel Cave, Tiger Cave, Flying Fox, etc. Children can do zipline activities and you can also have snacks here. There is a musical fountain here This place is very much like a picnic spot and you should come here with your kids.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Lovers Point

One of the best vantage points in Nainital is a point called Lovers Point. A short trek will lead you to this point and the views you will see from this point are simply the most scenic. The deep valleys, towering mountains, Nainital town, small houses, and forests, look amazing from this place. You can also take horse riding and visit other places from here such as Tiffin Top etc. There is another famous point called Suicide Point near this point and this is the place where many people fell to their deaths.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Tiffin Top

Tiffin Top is another famous Nainital Sightseeing place that we will visit on this One-Day Sightseeing Tour of Nainital by Car. Tiffin Top is also known by its other name, which is Dorothy’s Seat. This is because a British army general called Col J.P. Kellet. Col Kellet built a stone bench here in memory of his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Kellet, who was killed in a plane crash. Tiffin Top is one of the best places in Nainital where you can do a short hike or trek. The views that you can have from here are unparalleled and cannot be described in words. You will see the whole of Nainital, with the lake in the middle and deep forests and tall mountain peaks in the distance.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Naina Devi Temple

One of the most famous places that you will visit in this Full-Day Nainital Sightseeing Tour is a temple called Naina Devi Temple. The temple is a Shakti Peeth temple, dedicated to Naina Devi, one of the divine avatars of Devi Sati. Naina Devi Temple is on the banks of the Naini Lake and is a highly revered place of worship in the entire Uttarakhand. There is no idol here but a pind with two eyes, which is worshipped as the supreme goddess. According to Hindu scriptures, the eyes of Sati fell here and thus the name of the temple. Being on top of a hill, the temple offers magnificent views of Naini Lake and the hill station of Nainital. You can drive up to a certain point and then take the stairs to climb up to the temple. Alternatively, you can even take the cable car ropeway to reach the temple.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Naini Lake

Naini Lake is without any doubt, the number one tourist attraction in Nainital. This is a freshwater natural lake that is surrounded by mountains and forests. Naini Lake freezes in the winter months into ice. But in the summer months, this lake transforms into the top tourist attraction of Nainital. Naini Lake is so famous that it has been featured in several Bollywood movies. The pear-shaped lake is irresistible to tourists and its views are enough to make you excited to visit it. Boating is the best activity you can do at Naini Lake. You can also go for paddle boating and yachting. The surrounding mountain and hills make the best backdrop for photographs and the alluring beauty of the water in this lake is something that you have to visit to admire it.

• Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes

Mall Road

Mall Road is the main road that connects Nainital with other places and this is the major tourist place in Nainital. You can do numerous activities on Mall Road. Some of the most exciting ones are having a romantic stroll, dining, casual walks, shopping, and viewing the wonderful landscapes of Nainital. There are many cafes, restaurants and shops, and departmental stores on Mall Road, from where you can buy souvenirs and dine on delicious food.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

High Altitude Zoo

Nainital is also famous for its zoo, which is called High Altitude Zoo. People also call it Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo. This zoo is the best place in Nainital to spot Himalayan wildlife species. You can spot some rare animals and birds here such as Tibetan Wolf, Himalayan Black Bear, Japanese Macaque, Jungle Fowl, Pheasants, tigers, etc. In the local language, this zoo is known as Sher ka Danda. You must visit this zoo if you love wildlife and this also is one of the best-kept zoos in Uttarakhand.

• Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes

Thandi Sarak

Thandi Sarak is one of the coolest roads in Nainital that we will visit on our One-day Nainital Sightseeing Tour by Car. The road is lined with tall pine and deodar trees and remains very cool during the daytime. The tall trees create a shade that obstructs the hot sunrays to penetrate and as a result, the road remains very cool even in hot sunny days. You will see joggers using the road and romantic couples walking leisurely on the road. No vehicles are allowed on this road and evenings are the best time to visit this road in Nainital.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes