Can Nainital be a one-day getaway destination?

Nainital is a popular resort town in the Uttarakhand state of India. If you have planned for only one-day in Nainital, you can visit the following sites-

Naini Peak

It is the highest mountain peak in Nainital. From here, you can view both Himalayas as well as the town beneath.

Address: Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001, India

Visiting time: open 24 hours

Contact: +91 95368 94985

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Himalaya View Point, 5 minutes drive

Himalaya View Point

From this site, you can have the view of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.

Address: Kilbury Road, Naina Range, Uttarakhand 263001, India

Visiting time: open 24 hours

Contact: +91 5942 237 476

Time to spend: 35 minutes

Next destination: Cave Garden, 5 minutes drive

Cave Garden

This is a beautiful garden to engage people in exploring caves like activities.

Address: Sukhatal, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001, India

Visiting time:10:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Contact: +91 97607 94088

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Tiffin Top, 5 minutes drive

Tiffin Top

It is a popular picnic spot in Nainital. Because people bring their lunch in picnics, this place is named so.

Address: Ayarpatta, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263002, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Snow View, 20 minutes drive

Snow View

It is a ropeway point. If you are not scared of heights, you can take a ropeway to view the snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

Address: 7, Maldon Cottage Road, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263002, India

Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Contact: +91 98914 58220

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Nainital Lake, 10 minutes drive

Nainital Lake

It is a natural, kidney-shaped natural freshwater lake. Perfect for relaxing on the shore.

Address: 7, Maldon Cottage Road, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263002, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Hanuman Garhi, 10 minutes drive

Hanuman Garhi

It is a hilltop Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. You can have a sunset view from this temple.

Address: Haldwani Road, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263002, India

Time to spend: 45 minutes

You can also hire a tourist car in Nainital for your itinerary and return trip.

Planning the route

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