About the Place
One of the well-known hill towns in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, is Nainital. Nainital is an ideal weekend retreat from Delhi and the surrounding areas. During the British era, the town was the summer capital of the United Provinces, and it retains a significant colonial past, with bustling clusters of mansions and bungalows.
It is well-known for its picturesque lakes, breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, and pleasant climate. Nainital is located at an elevation of roughly 2084 meters above sea level. Nainital is located in a valley with a two-mile-long emerald colored lake in the shape of an eye. This lovely town is encircled by seven hills known popularly as the ‘Sapta-Shring’: Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Lariya-Kanta, and Sher-Ka-Danda. One of the 52 Shakti Peeths, or energy centers, or sacred sites where portions of the Sati (Parvati) fell to Earth during Lord Shiva’s conveyance is Nainital. Nainital (Nain as Eyes) (Tal as Lake) is the name given to the location where Sati’s eyes, or Nain, dropped. At the Naina Devi Temple, located on the lake’s northern bank, Goddess Shakti is worshipped. The view of the lake from here is breathtaking. There is also a Gurudwara and a Mosque nearby, demonstrating religious peace and harmony. Tallital and Mallital, the two halves of Nainital, are divided by a lake. The northern upper sections of the lake are known as Mallital, and the southern side is known as Tallital.
Nainital Weather, Temperature and Best Time to Visit:
The Nainital temperature varies in different seasons. One can explore Nainital throughout the year. The best time to visit Nainital is from March to June as the weather remains pleasant in this duration. The Nainital temperature during this time varies from roughly 10 to 28 degree Celsius. During monsoon season from July to September, Nainital receives good amount of rainfall and Nainital temperature varies roughly between 10 to 20 degree Celsius. But the monsoon season has a risk of frequent landslides in the region. In October to February, Nainital remains very cold and the temperature of Nainital varies between 0 to 15 degree Celsius. In the months of December and January there are great chances of snowfall in Nainital. Overall the weather in Nainital is very good for travelling.
Weather Nainital: For current weather conditions, or Nainital temperature today, or current temperature in Nainital you may refer the websites such as https://www.accuweather.com/
How to Reach
From Delhi: Delhi to Nainital distance is nearly 324 km. The route is via Hapur, Moradabad, Rampur, Bazpur, Kaladhungi, and Nainital.
From Dehradun: Dehradun to Nainital distance is nearly 279 km. The route is via Doiwala, Haridwar, Bhaguwala, Najibabad, Nagina Bypass, Dhampur Bypass, Kashipur Bypass, Bazpur, and Nainital.
From Haridwar: Nainital is nearly 235 km from Haridwar. The route is via Bhaguwala (going through Chidiyapur Forest Range), Nagina, Dhampur, Kashipur, Bazpur, Kaladhungi, and Nainital.
From Lucknow: Nainital is nearly 400 km distant from Lucknow. The route is via Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Kichha, Haldwani, and Nainital. Lucknow to Nainital train option is also there as there are few trains running between Lucknow and Kathgodam (Note: Upto Kathgodam by train, then by taxi or buses).
From Bareilly: Bareilly to Nainital distance is nearly 145 km and the route is via Kichha and Haldwani.
From Mussoorie: Nainital to Mussoorie distance is nearly 313 km and the route is via Dehradun, Rishikesh, Najibabad, Nagina, Dhampur, Kashipur, Bazpur, Nainital.
From Haridwar: Haridwar to Nainital distance is nearly 235 km.
From Rishikesh: Rishikesh to Nainital distance is nearly 251 km.
From Moradabad: Moradabad to Nainital distance is nearly 114 km.
Kathgodam to Nainital (Nainital nearest railway station): Kathgodam to Nainital distance is nearly 23 km. It is the Nearest Railway Station to Nainital. Here you can easily find taxis or buses to Nainital.
Haldwani to Nainital: Haldwani to Nainital distance is nearly 45 km and the route is via Kathgodam, and Jeolikote.
Nearest airport to Nainital: Nainital nearest airport is Pantnagar, located 70 km away from Nainital.
Delhi to Nainital Train: Kathgodam is the nearest railway station connected to Nainital via road. The three trains from Delhi to Kathgodam are: New Delhi Kathgodam Shatabdi Express, Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express, and Ranikhet Express.
Ndls Kgm Express starts from New Delhi railway station and reaches Kathgodam railway station via Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Rampur, Rudrapur, Lal Kuan, and Haldwani stations.
Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express starts from Old Delhi railway station and reaches Kathgodam via Ghaziabad, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Bilaspur, Rudrapur, Lal Kuan, and Haldwani stations.
Ranikhet Express starts from Jaisalmer. In Delhi it reaches Delhi Cantt. Railway Station. It reaches Kathgodam via Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Old Delhi Junction, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Moradabad, Rampur, Bilaspur, Rudrapur, Lal Kuan, and Haldwani stations.
Delhi to Nainital Bus: Several buses go to Nainital from Delhi by points such as Kashmeere Gate, Mori Gate. The buses take 8 to 10 hrs and mostly start at night and reaches in morning. Similarly for Nainital to Delhi most of the buses starts in evening and reaches Delhi in morning.
You can also book Nainital tour package from trusted tour operators. They will arrange all your travel, stay and eat accordingly.
Nainital Places to visit/ Things to do in Nainital
Following is the list of Nainital tourist places:
Nainital Lake: Boating in the Naini Lake is the best thing to do in Nainital. Choose row boat or paddle boat and enjoy the lovely view of lake, and mountains.
Visit Naina Devi temple and worship Maa Naina Devi and Maa Sunanda Devi
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Nainital is the Aerial Ropeway. The aerial ropeway transports travelers from Mallital to the Snow View Point, one of Nainital most popular tourist attractions. https://nainitaltourism.org.in/aerial-ropeway-nainital
The Tibetan Market is a well-known place to purchase for toys, clothing, and home décor. This market offers a variety of dining options.
Lovely Mountain view from China (Cheena) Peak
You can also enjoy some nice trekking trails around Nainital.
Walk by the lakeside road. This is active throughout the day and the heart of the city. It has market, hotels, and restaurants on other side of the road.
Nainital is well-known for its candles with wonderful wax designs, which can be purchased in the ‘Bara Bazaar’ (Market).
Some hill towns near Nainital, such as Pangot, Ranikhet, and Almora, remain relatively untouched. You can visit these places and include in your itinerary list.
Nainital to Jim Corbett: You can go to Jim Corbett National Park to see the forest and wildlife. It is situated in very vast area and has several entry gates. One of the entry gate near Ramnagar is nearly 63 km from Nainital.
Nainital to Kainchi Dham: Nainital to Kainchi Dham distance is nearly 20 km. Here is situated a very famous temple of Baba Neem Karoli. Several devotees come Neem Karoli Baba Ashram throughout the year.
There are several beautiful lakes near Nainital such as Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Khurpatal, Malwatal, Harishtal, and Lokhamtal.
ARIES Nainital: ARIES (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences) is located nearly 9 km from Nainital city on Manorama peak. You can also trek upto ARIES from famous Hanuman Garhi temple.
Places of Stay & Eat
Nainital offers a wide variety of places to stay and eat because it has grown over time and become well-developed.
Nainital Hotels:
Nainital hotel booking: You can book online with different trusted websites such as Make My Trip, or may contact directly to the hotel telephonically. In the off season you may book offline at the hotel directly.
Hotels in Nainital vary according to budget, proximity to Naini lake, lakeview rooms, and mountain views. Following list shows the contact details of different hotels in Nainital.
Best Hotels in Nainital:
Here is the list of Nainital hotels and Nainital resorts
Abbotsford-Prasada Bhavan (Abbotsford Estate), Prasada Bhawan, Oak Park, Above ATI, Mallital, Nainital. A Heritage Hotel.
https://www.abbotsfordnainital.com/.
Contact: (+91) 7303885693, (+91) 9368087170, 05942 236188, for reservations and rates: (+91)-9810093312.
Email:abbotsford1876@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Alka The Lakeside Hotel, The Mall, Nainital.
For bookings send a query through this website or call on Landline number: 05942 350035. Email: info@alka.in
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Ann’s Cottage by Stellar, Thandi Sadak, Near Bus Stand, Tallital, Nainital
Contact: +91 5942 231 568 (Ref: Google)
Ayar Jungle Resort, Barapathar-Sherwood College Road, Ayarpatta Hill, Mallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 90901 01028, (+91) 8979201025 (Reference: Instagram: Ayar Jungle Resort Official TM @ayarjungleresort)
Balrampur House, Near Uttarakhand High Court, Mallital, Nainital. https://balrampurhousenainital.in/ .
For bookings, contact numbers: 011 41047853, (+91) 9891304315, (+91) 8448202904, 011-23384495, (+91) 9891012870, (+91) 9540004007
Email: info@aanature.com, balrampurhotels.deloffice@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Bhawani Kutir Villa, Tiffin top road, Ayarpatta, Nainital
Bhikampur Lodge by Howard, Raj Bhawan Rd, near DSB College, Tallital, Nainital
Bhikampur Lodge
Contact: (+91) 9520886057
Email: book@hhwhotels.com
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Chervon Fairhavens, Adjacent to head post Office, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.chevronhotels.com/fairhavens-nainital.html
Contact: (+91) 5942 236057, (+91) 7457026610
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Classic The Mall, Mall Road, Nainital
The Mall- Nainital
Contact: (+91) 8527090276, 8527055445, 8527090204
(Note: Information accessed on 26-11-23 from their website)
Cloud 7, Opp. Allahabad Bank, Mall Road, Mallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 7310778313, (+91) 7409197407, (+91) 9811118516
Email: bookings@hotelcloud7.com
Cygnett Resort Mountain Breeze, Jeolikote, Nainital
https://www.cygnetthotels.com/cygnett-resort-mountain-breeze-nainital/unit-overview
Dalhousie Luxury Villa, Ayarpatta, Naina Range, Nainital
Dynasty Resort, Khurpatal (10 km from Nainital) Situated on Kaladungi-Nainital Road.
https://www.dynastyresort.com/
Contact: 05942 240115, (+91) 9690252601, (+91) 9759852121
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Elphin Class Apart, F1, Biotech Complex, Mall Rd, Mallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 9368615007
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Elphinstone Hotel, Mall Rd, Tallital, Nainital
Front Page
Contact: 05942 235734, 05942 235534
Email: bookings@hotelelphinstone
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Emily Heritage Villa, Ayarpatta, Nainital.
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Contact: (+91) 7982185217
Email: info@emilyheritagevilla.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Flamingo Cottage, Mallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 8115390299
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
Foxoso Heritage Hotel, Mall Road, Talli Tal, Nainital
Foxoso Heritage Hotel, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 9355444526
Email: crs@foxosohotels.com
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
goSTOPS, Ayarpatta, Nainital
(Backpackers Youth Hostel in Nainital)
https://gostops.com/location/gostops-Nainital/
Contact: (+91) 74288 82828 (Reference: Google)
Harsh Guest House, Mallital, Nainital
Himalaya Hotel, Near Bus Stand, Tallital, Nainital.
https://www.himalayapavilion.com/hotel-himalaya-nainital/.
Contact: +91 98 3707 7930, +91 59 4223 1930, +91 7060236677, +91 9837180201.
Email: info@himalayapavilion.com, hotelnewpavilion@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Hotel Aroma, Ayarpatta Slopes, Mallital, Nainital
https://hotelaromanainital.com/
Contact: (+91) 8743000120
Email: booking@rchronline.com
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
Hotel Channi Raja, Mall Road, Mallital, Nainital
Contact: (05942) 235624/235643/232859
Email: ramanjeet16@gmail.com, hotelchanniraja@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Hotel Everest, Mall Road, Tallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 84758 66976
Hotel Happy Home-The Lake Paradise, Nainital
https://hghventures.com/nainital/
Contact: (+91) 9720822000
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Hotel Hill View, Tallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 9359700906 (Ref: Google)
Hotel H.K. Legacy, Upper Mall, Zoo Rd, near Hotel Surya, Mallital, Nainital
Hotel Kay Kay’s, Near Bus Terminal, The Mall, Nainital
Hotel Krishna, Mall Road, Mallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 9927944473, (+91) 9927944476
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Hotel Kurmanchal, Laxmee Kutir Compound, Zoo Road, Nainital
Hotel Mount N’ Lake, Birla School Road, Mallital, Nainital
Hotel New Bharat, Zoo Road, Tallital, Nainital
Hotel Palace, The Mall, Nainital
https://www.hotelpalacenainital.com/
Contact: (05942) 235125, (+91) 9412035559, (+91) 9927772567
Email: info@hotelpalacenainital.com, hotelpalace.ntl@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
Hotel Prince, Near St. Francis Church, Tallital, Nainital
Hotel Royal Heritage, Bara Bazar, Mallital, Nainital
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Contact: (+91) 7456930600
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Hotel Shalimar, Mall Road, Opposite Library, Nainital
https://shalimarhotelnainital.com/
Contact: 9411172399(For Reservations), 9675772399(For assistance)
Email: hotelshalimarn@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Hotel Sheela, Near Naini Lake, Mallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 5942 235 194 (Ref.: Google)
Hotel Silverton, Upper, Mall Rd, Sher ka Danda, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 9810306282
Email: silverton@aspenhospitality.in
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
India Hotel, Mall Road, Nainital
https://www.indiahotelnainital.com/
Contact: (+91) 9510977671, (+91) 5942235517
Email: hotelindianainital@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
KMVN Lake View
KMVN Mountain View
KMVN Tourist Rest House Snow View
La Niwasa Luxury Resort, Near High Court Road,Mallital, Nainital
La Niwasa Resort
Contact: (+91) 8800114881, (+91) 8686947478, (+91) 8686282835, (+91) 7500888200
Email: gm.sales@shivrajstays.com, sales@shivrajstays.com
(Note: Information accessed on 22-11-23 from their website)
Lake N Woods, Vrindavan Cottage Compound, Near Ricksaw Stand, Tallital, Nainital
Contact Details in Reference: https://www.hotelsinnainital.co.in/lake-n-woods-hotel-nainital.html
(Above link accessed on 23-11-23)
Lakeside Inn, Near Naini Lake, Mall Road, Nainital
Lake View Nature Camp, Upper Mall Road, Tallital, Nainital
https://lakeviewnaturecamp.com/about-us.html
Contact: (+91) 9084985123, (+91) 9120751999, (+91) 9412950908
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
Langdale Manor, Langdale Estate, Mallital, Nainital
Contact: (+91) 7066692662
Email: connect@vedikant.com
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Maharaja Hotel, Zoo Road, Upper Mall, Nainital
https://www.maharajahotelnainital.com/
Contact: (+91) 9410170311, (+91) 8171235281, 05942 235281
Email: maharajahotelnainital@gmail.com
(Above link accessed on 24-11-23)
Manu Maharani Regency, Thandi Road, Tallital, Nainital.
https://manumaharaniregency.com/
Contact: (+91) 7835834101, (+91) 8743000120, (+91) 8743000197.
Email: booking@rchronline.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
MM Retreat, Near Boat House, Nainital
Mount N Mist, Kilarny Compound, Governor House Road, near Sherwood College, Ayarpatta Slopes, Nainital
https://www.mountnmistnainital.in/
Contact: (+91) 89099-61621, (+91) 8937898519
Email: mountnmist@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Nature Hotels and Resort, Mall Road, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.naturehotelsandresort.com/
Contact: (+91) 9990903346
Email: info@naturehotelsandresort.com
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Prashant’s Homestay, Stoneleigh Main Building, Zoo Road, Tallital, Nainital
Rio Grand-Nainital, State Highway 41, Dhampur Bend, Kaladungi Road, Near Cave Garden, Nainital
https://riohotelsindia.com/rio-grand-nainital-2/
Contact: (+91) 9711460848, 9582191572, 9711564677
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
Royal Heritage, Bada Bazar, Mallital, Nainital
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Contact: (+91) 7456930600
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
Sakley’s Cottages, Emeily Cottage Compound Ayarpatta, above Gurney House, Mallital, Nainital
Seasons Hotels by XPERIENCE, CRST Inter College Road, Mallital, The Mall, Nainital
https://www.xperienceindia.in/seasons-nainital/
Contact: (+91) 9871140305, (+91) 9958126253
Email: info@xperienceindia.in
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
Shervani Hilltop, Shervani Lodge, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.shervanihotels.com/shervani-hilltop-nainital
Contact:
Front Office: (+91) 5942 233800, (+91) 9411197601
Reservations: (+91) 9899954150, (+91) 11 43508686 (9:00 am to 6 pm)
Email: nainital@shervanihotels.com (Front Office), reservations@shervanihotels.com (Reservations)
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Strawberry (Entire 2 BHK Villa), D 154, Ayarpatta, Naina Range, Nainital
Instagram: Strawberry Villa Nainital (@strawberryvillanainital) (accessed on 25-11-23)
Swiss Hotel, Near High Court, Mallital, Nainital.
Swiss Hotel
Contact: (+91) 8800114881, (+91) 8686947478, (+91) 8686282835, (+91) 7500888200
Email: gm.sales@shivrajstays.com, sales@shivrajstays.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
The Cottage, Jeolikot, Nainital
The Earl’s Court, Opp. Balika Vidhya Mandir, near High Court, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.leisurehotels.co.in/the-earls-court-nainital/
Contact: (+91) 95550 88000 (Reservations), (+91) 59422 36381 / (+91) 97562 48557 (Hotel Number)
Email: bookings@leisurehotels.in
(Note: Information accessed on 22-11-23 from their website)
The Fern Villas, Fern Cottage, Ayarpata Hills, Nainital
https://www.thefernvillas.com/
Contact: (+91) 7055660804, (+91) 7060443341, (+91) 9999674294, (+91) 8802862991
Email: thefernvillas@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 23-11-23 from their website)
The Grand Hotel, The Mall, Nainital
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Contact: (+91) 9557545700, (+91) 9837280573
Email: stay@thegrandnainital.com
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
The Hive Cottage, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.thehivecottagenainital.com/
Contact: (+91) 7055446111, (+91) 9235556288
Email: thehivecottagenainital@gmail.com, hivecottage.nainital@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
The Mirchoni Resorts, Ayarpatta, Mallital, Nainital
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Contact: (+91) 97200 81100, (+91) 97195 30007, (+91) 05942 297266
Email: info@mirchoni.com
(Note: Information accessed on 22-11-23 from their website)
The Palace Belvedre (Heritage Hotel), Awagarh Estate, Mallital, Nainital.
https://www.thepalacebelvedere.com/
Contact: (+91) 9971845270, (+91) 8743000181
Email: booking@rchronline.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
The Pinewood, Nainital
https://www.leisurehotels.co.in/the-pinewood-nainital/
Contact: (+91) 95 5508 8000 (Reservation Number)
Email: bookings@leisurehotels.in
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
The Imperial Green, Upper Zila Panchayat Road, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.theimperialgreen.com/
Contact: (+91) 9871840020
Email: imperial@aspenadventures.in
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)
The Manu Maharani, Grassmere Estate, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.themanumaharani.com/
Contact: (05942) 237342 to 47, (+91)-9927990623 & +91-9837083486
Email: reservation@themanumaharani.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
The Naini Retreat-Nainital Heritage Hotel, By Leisure Hotels, Ayarpatta Slopes, Mallital, Nainital.
https://www.leisurehotels.co.in/the-naini-retreat-nainital/
Contact: (+91) 95550 88000 (Reservations), (+91) 94589 98128 / (+91) 59422 35103/105/108 (Hotel Number)
Email: bookings@leisurehotels.in
(Note: Information accessed on 22-11-23 from their website)
The Nest, Gayatri Niwas, Zoo Rd, Tallital, Nainital
The Pavilion, Near High Court, Mallital, Nainital.
https://www.himalayapavilion.com/the-pavilion-hotel-nainital/ .
Contact: (+91) 98 3707 7930, (+91) 59 4223 1930, (+91) 59 4223 6178.
Email: info@himalayapavilion.com, hotelnewpavilion@gmail.com
(Note: Information accessed on 21-11-23 from their website)
Vikram Vintage Inn, Near High Court, Mallital, Nainital
http://www.vikramvintageinn.com/
Contact: (+91) 7453058244, (+91) 5942 236177, (+91) 5942 236179, (+91) 9758511652
Email: reservations@vikramvintageinn.com
(Note: Information accessed on 23-11-23 from their website)
Welcome Heritage Ashdale, Court Road, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.welcomheritagehotels.in/hotel-details/ashdale
Contact: (+91) 9149295445
Email: holidays@welcomheritagehotels.in
(Note: Information accessed on 23-11-23 from their website)
Wooden Paradise, Mallital, Nainital
Xomotel Bungalow, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.xomotel.com/xomotel-nainital.php
Contact: (+91) 9871140305, (+91) 9958126253
Email: satyendra.marken@experienceindia.in
(Note: Information accessed on 25-11-23 from their website)
Zostel Plus Nainital Naina Range, Kahala Garden, Near Snowview Point, Mallital, Nainital
https://www.zostel.com/zostel/nainital/zostel-plus-nainital-naina-range-nntp933/
(Note: Information accessed on 24-11-23 from their website)