About
A British-era hill station built around emerald-green Naini Lake. Boat rides, Mall Road shopping, the Naini Devi temple, and the Snow View ropeway.
Must-see highlights
Naini Lake boat ride
Naina Devi Temple
Snow View ropeway panorama
Mall Road evening walk
Tiffin Top (Dorothy Seat) trek
Cave Garden natural limestone caves
Kilbury bird sanctuary walk
Pangot village birdwatching
Naukuchiatal lake (9-cornered)
Bhimtal island aquarium
Jim Corbett National Park (70km)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kathgodam 35km · Pantnagar (PGH) 70km
Nearby attractions
Naini LakeMall RoadSnow View PointNaina Devi TempleTiffin Top
How to get here
Delhi → Kathgodam
train · 6h
₹600
approx.
Kathgodam → Nainital
cab · 1.5h
₹1,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
March – June, September – November
Nearest Transport
Kathgodam35 km
Pantnagar (PGH)70 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,000/night
mid₹2,800/night
luxury₹8,000/night
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