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    8 Best Things to Do in Nainital According to Locals in 2023 (With Photos)

    Katharyn GarciaBy Katharyn GarciaLast Updated:January 2, 20236 Mins Read
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    When it comes to listing down the best places to visit in Uttarakhand, Nainital automatically pops up in the heads of the visitors. Might have happened to you a lot of times, right? Nainital offers a perfect melange between natural scenic beauty and adventurous enticing activities to perform. While you visit Nainital, there is a long list of things to do in Nainital that come up in front of you.

    See Also: Best time to visit Nainital | Top 10 Places to visit in Nainital

    We have tried to squeeze it down for you so that you can enjoy the best things that are available in Nainital for you.

    1. Enjoy boating at different lakes

    Lake boating is the prime activity to perform in Nainital and there are multiple places where one can enjoy this activity. Right from Naini Lake to Nakuchiatal, you can enjoy this activity at various places.

    row a boat on a serene lake

    The charges are different at different places and adventure junkies find it utterly interesting. Every lake has a different charm and a unique surrounding. Doesn’t that sound amazing already?

    2. Horseback riding at multiple places

    Taking a pony ride to a mountain peak is another enticing activity to enjoy while in Nainital. While visiting the Tiffin Top, you can take a horse ride and enjoy the scenic beauty around the place.

    Take a pony ride to a mountain peak
    By: Ravi Gupta

    Apart from this, there are many service providers who offer a chance of enjoying this activity at the mall road itself. The prices at Tiffin Top will be between 500 INR and 700 INR.

    3. Birdwatching

    A rejuvenating trip takes the visitor to a serene spot, irrespective of the destination. People while visiting Nainital also love staying at someplace secluded or amidst the greenery. There are several viewpoints as well in Nainital so, keeping all this in mind, Birdwatching turns out to be an ideal activity to enjoy at this amazing hill station.

    Birdwatching things to do in Nainital

    There are several species of birds that can be seen here. Get a pair of binoculars or a camera for more enjoyment.

    4. Mountain viewpoints in Nainital

    Take a cable car ride and head to the sightseeing point which is also known as the mountain viewpoint in Nainital. There is a mini gaming station at the viewpoint where kids find their love.

    Gaze at snow-capped Himalayan peaks

    A lot of games are offered at the viewpoint and people of all ages love to spend time here. When tired of playing the games, you can sit at any stall to savor the delicious food on offer.

    5. Mountain flowers

    Nainital has a lot of amazing things to do but one that soothes nature lovers is clicking pictures of the mountain flowers.

    Stroll under rhododendrons on easy paths

    You can see a lot of rare species here that amuses the visitors a lot. Nature lovers already have a lot of things to do and places to treat their eyes but this one still finds their bucket list during their trip to Nainital.

    6. Visiting Hindu shrines in Nainital

    If you are visiting Nainital for a pilgrimage, we have a few places that you can enjoy at. The temples in Nainital are quite intuitive and the architecture of these shrines are amazing. You can enjoy your time here. Kainchi Dham temple is one of the most important here. People like Mark Zukerberg have also visited this temple after knowing how important it is. People also believe that this temple helps in making the wish of the visitors come true. Here we have listed a few temples for you. Put them on your list while you visit here:

    Must visit Hanuman Garhi Temple

    • Naina Devi Temple
    • Hanuman Garhi Temple
    • Mukteshwar Temple
    • Golu Devta Temple
    • Kainchi Dham Temple

    7. Enjoy the autumn colors

    If you are visiting Nainital post-monsoon, you can enjoy the fall season or the autumn season. The beauty of the lake city comes to life differently because the entire place gets in the charm of crimson color or orange.

    Enjoy monsoon in Nainital a best things to do

    The best time to enjoy the autumn colors of Nainital is between September and November. It is the offset of monsoon and the rain-soaked the earth prior to this making it look even more beautiful. The entire city of Nainital becomes a wonderful travel destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

    8. Kumaoni hiking trails

    The lake city of India; Nainital is a wonderful place to visit for all kinds of travelers. It is one of the best destinations where you can enjoy adventure activities, non-adventure activities, multiple enthralling things to do, enjoying the beauty, gazing at the mighty Himalayas at a distance, and so much more. If you wish to satiate your hiking desires in Nainital, don’t worry, we have a few amazing options for you, including:

    Kunjakharak Trek a best things to do in Nainital

    • Hike of Tiffin’s Top
    • Naini Peak-Pangot Trek
    • Land’s End
    • Kunjakharak Trek
    • Guano Hills

    9. Travel around Nainital Lake by rickshaw

    Have you ever had the cycle rickshaw ride? No, we are not counting the 20th century people in this because we know you would have already enjoyed it at its best. That was one of the best and most extensively used commuting vehicles across cities. But what about the new-age children, have they ever got a chance to enjoy the same feeling?

    Cycle rickshaw ride use

    If not, you can get that here in Nainital. There are still a lot of cycle rickshaw pullers in the internal circuit. We believe you will get a chance to enjoy the ride here.

    10. Lake circuit

    One last thing that we will always ask you to enjoy on your trip to Nainital with family, friends, or even if you are alone. And that’s taking a lake circuit tour! Don’t just explore the areas around the lake, take a walk till the high court and have a look around.

    Lake circuit a best things to do in Nainital

    Click pictures and explore things that come along your way

    Conclusion

    True many things mentioned here are a bit mainstream but the amusement offered by them is something unparallel to anything. While making your trip to Nainital, put all the above-listed places in your itinerary for sure.

    Moreover, things to do in Nainital are quite extensive and people wish to enjoy a lot of things that are different from the mainstream. So, make sure you do all these things that are given above. They would definitely give you a great time during your trip to Nainital.

    See Also: Things to do in Mussoorie | Places to visit in Nainital in 2 days

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    Katharyn Garcia

    There might be a lot of things that would be there for Katharyn Garcia to do. But for the past 2 and a half years she has been living the life of a nomad. She travels to different places, explores the unexplored, and makes new friends. At the end of the day, she pens down everything on the white page.

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