A quick guide to planning a trip to Nainital

The beautiful hill station of Nainital hill is situated in the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. It has received the title of the Lake District of India as it is surrounded by several graceful mystique pristine lakes. There are huge snow-capped peaks all around the hill station and it is spread across 7,000 ft. above the sea level. An interesting fact about Nainital is that it lies in the exact center of plains and mountains. A whole trail of plains can be seen on one side and the majestic Himalayas on the other side. So, if you want to take a sigh of relief from all the daily hustle, it’s time for you to plan a trip to this alluring gem.

To get you rolling, here are some tips to plan a visit to Nainital.
Important places to visit in Nainital

Naini Lake - Located in the middle of Nainital, it is the most famous lake of Kumaon region. It is a crescent shaped lake and has a breathtaking view to calm your nerves.

Bhimtal - It is the largest lake of all the lakes in Nainital. The lake offers boating rides and other activities for the tourists. One can go on a relaxing walk along the banks of the lake.

Snow view point - It is the coldest and most attractive tourist spot of Nainital. Take pleasure in the eye-pleasing view of the snow-covered peaks, such as Nanda Devi and Trishul.

Things to do in Nainital

Horse riding - For an exciting adventure, horse riding is a good activity to do in Nainital. The verdant hills around Nainital offer large areas for horse riding. You can also hire a horse to visit Nainital’s famous Snow View Point and Naini Lake. On the way, enjoy the journey with splendid Himalayas and beautiful scenes.
Trekking - For an exhilarating experience, go trekking to enjoy the endearing beauty of nature. Famous areas for trekking are the Nainital Kunjakharak Trek, Kainchi Trek and Snow View Point Trek.

Other things could be a boating ride in Bhimtal and Naini Lake ; also, don’t forget to take nature walks in the evenings when in Nainital.

How to reach Nainital?

By air –
Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport to Nainital. It also provides helicopter landing pads. You will get your bookings easily as it is the least busy airport in the country.
By rail -
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Nainital and connects major cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, and Lucknow. It takes around 6 hours to reach one away. To reach Nainital from Kathgodam, you can book a private cab charging around INR 650-900.
By road –
You can easily reach Nainital from all the major cities, including Delhi - NCR. The roads to Nainital are well-maintained and serviced.
Weather and best time to visit Nainital

Nainital is ideal to visit throughout the year. The weather usually stays cool and pleasant with hazy evenings and bright sunny mornings. During the monsoon season, there is heavy rainfall and chances of severe landslides in the area around.

From January-March there is moderate snowfall, and the temperature stays between 2-16 degree Celsius. During the month of May the temperature rises to 21-23 degree Celsius.
The best time to visit Nainital is between April-June as the temperature is mild and all tourist spots remain open.

Tips
Nainital is considered to be one of the most popular hill stations of India, so it’s better to book hotel rooms in advance. During other seasons except monsoon, most stays here are booked and costlier, so you need to plan well.