From Bird Watching To Boating In Naina Lake - Here Are 9 Must Dos In Nainital

Now, every city has its own quirks and you must never leave without experiencing at least a few of them! Right from the busiest markets to delicious food joints, tourist hotspots and what not, you gotta see it all to get the real essence of the place. And so, here we have for you 9 things you ought to do when in Nainital:

1. Enjoy A Splurge At The Tibetan Market

Also known as the Bhotia Market, this is a clothing paradise for good bargainers. From scarves to bags, ethnic wear and woolens there’s not a thing you won’t find here. They also have beautiful junk jewellery. Also, this place happens to be a food haven with delish Chinese food like momos, thukpa and chow mein constantly doing the rounds!

2. Explore Eco Cave Gardens

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A natural park comprising of a network of interconnected caves and hanging gardens, this is fast becoming a tourist hotspot in town. Offering a glimpse of the Himalayan wildlife, there is everything from a tiger cave to a bat cave and flying fox caves besides many other attractions!

3. Take A Tour Of The Governor's House

This palatial looking structure with 113 rooms has a British colonial architecture, that during the olden times was used for summer vacations in the Northern Hills of India! It showcases lovely
green grounds with lots of trees and a golf course and now serves as the Governor’s residence. Make sure you take a tour of it!

4. Watch The Sunset At Hanuman Garhi

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What’s a visit to the hills if you haven’t witnessed the sunset from dizzying heights?! Well, this is how it’s meant to be done when in Nainital - visit Hanuman Garhi, a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman that's situated at an altitude of 6401 ft. for its picturesque views of the sunset or sunrise.

5. Boat Through The Famous Naini Lake

A visit to Nainital cannot be complete without a boating session in Naini Lake. It's shaped like an eye and offers picturesque views with breathtaking surroundings. Mythologically, it's also said to be one of the emerald green eyes of Lord Shiva’s wife, Sati.

6. Experience The Nainital Ropeway

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You must experience the Nainital Ropeway to take in the glorious views of the city of lakes and enjoy the natural beauty it comes surrounded with, via the adventurous ride in an aerial ropeway which connects Snow View Point to Mallital!

7. Visit Tiffin Top To See The View

This is Nainital’s popular picnic-spot located at a height of 2290 meters atop the Ayarpatta Hill. The name tiffin means packed food, so people often pack their food and settle here to savour a 360 degree view of Nainital amidst crisp, fresh air and a magnificent view of the town below.

8. Visit Pangot And Kilbury For Bird Watching

Located on Kilbury road and at a distance of 3 kms from Pangot and at an altitude of 2528 meters, the Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary is a bird watcher's paradise! One can only remain in awe of the innumerable species of birds that inhabit the place with over 580 species to spot! 

9. End The Day With Dinner At Chandni Chowk And Dessert At Sakley's

Grab a bite of Purani Dilli in Nainital with a dinner date at Chandni Chowk with fun interiors and street treats that’s pure value for money. Once dinner is done head over to Sakley’s, also on Mall Road and finish the day with their gorgeous desserts!

Make sure you check off all these aforementioned points before you call it a trip on your visit to the city of lakes.