The snow-clad peaks of Nainital offer a heavenly feel throughout the year. The gleaming city is a popular tourist destination amongst domestic and international travellers. The variety of sights and unique attractions can sweep you from your feet. This travel blog will guide you through the different unique places and attractions in Nainital so that you don't miss out on anything!
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Whether you are a space geek or not, a visit to the Astronomical Observatory must be on your to-do list. This observatory is a leading research centre that studies astronomy and astrophysics. A peek through the technologically advanced telescopes installed here is worth a visit.
The next on our list is the Eco Cave Gardens. This spot is a cluster of natural caves. Do you know that these gardens house six beautiful animal-shaped caves? The caved pathways boast of a series of unmissable hanging gardens. The Eco Cave Garden is a great attraction for anyone into adventures.
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At the Bhutia market, you can find stuff not available elsewhere. The Tibet market is one of Nainital's most prominent tourist spots. As the name suggests, the market is brimming with Tibetan goodies. That's not it though; you can also enjoy local Tibet cuisine in the Bhutia market!
Are you an animal lover? In that case, the G B Pant High Altitude Zoo is a must-visit for you! The zoo opened in 1984 and is spread across 4.6 acres. It resides at an intriguing elevation of 2100 meters above sea level. This zoo also happens to be the only high-altitude zoo in India.
The Kainchi Dham is an ashram and temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Lush green hills surround this beautiful architecture temple. You can also spot a beautiful calm river alongside the temple. Also, Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs visited this temple!
Mukteshwar Temple is yet another fascinating spot for religious visitors. This 30-year old temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is rumoured that the Pandavas built this temple. The temple is located approximately 51 km from the Nainital city. What's more, the temple allows visitors all through the year!
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The snow-view point is by far one of our favourite attractions of Nainital. The spot gives you a perfect view of the snow-clad mountains of Nainital. When visiting Snow Viewpoint, don't forget to carry your binoculars and cameras. You can spot the magnificent Nanda Kot, Trishul, and Nanda Devi from this spot.
Nainital has its fair share of calm, tranquil, and serene water bodies. You can have a picturesque view of the surrounding on a boat ride on Bhimtal Lake. The lush green hills surrounding this lake make it an unmissable attraction. The best time to visit is between September to December and March to June.
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With so many unique attractions and natural landscapes, Nainital is indeed one among India's many treasures!
