Now if you’re only making a pit stop to Nainital and wish to make the most of your time there, then we have the perfect to-do/must-visit list all10/.,0. laid out for your perusal. Be sure to check out these places, all located on the Mall Road and you’ll thank us later for helping you spend quality time in town.

1. Sakley's Restaurant And Pastry Shop

Number one on the list is the very famous Sakley’s that has stolen many a heart over the years. It’s a multi cuisine restaurant serving everything from Thai curries, Roast Lamb to pizzas, sizzlers and more. But DO NOT miss their freshly baked cakes and pastries which are an absolute hit amongst their patrons.

2. Naini Lake

It goes without saying but a visit to Nainital cannot be complete without a boat ride in Naini Lake. Shaped like an eye and offering picturesque view with breathtaking surroundings, it also serves as a lovely place to watch the sunset from all the while as you row away your boat in the company of your loved ones.

3. Naina Devi Temple

Considered to be one of the most revered Hindu temples in India, how can you miss a visit to Naina Devi situated on the northern shore of Naini Lake. With Naini Devi or Mata Sati as the presiding deity of this temple, mythologically this place marks the spot where Sati’s eye fell on earth, after Lord Shiva carried her charred remains from the yagna performed by Daksha.

4. Embassy Restaurant

Another landmark eatery located on the Mall Road, this one is one of Nainital’s older faves amongst the locals too. With its elegant wood-panelled interior and a cosy outdoor seating, they do amazing Tandoori, Chinese and Tibetan cuisine! Be sure to try their pizzas and sizzlers too and you’ll be left with a very happy tummy.

5. Shan Candles Gift Point

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Known for their gorgeous collection of quirky candles, these can make for the perfect gifting option or souvenirs to carry back home for your friends and family. They've created a name for themselves with a huge variety of beautiful looking candles in myriad shapes and colours and you're sure to be left spoilt for choice.

6. Tibetan Market

Also otherwise known as the Bhotia Market, this is a clothing paradise and can be a great place to indulge in a bit of retail therapy if you’re a good bargainer. From scarves, to bags, ethnic wear and woolens there’s not a thing you won’t find here. They also have funky junk jewellery. This also happens to be a food haven with delish Chinese, momos, thukpa and chow mein constantly doing the rounds.

7. Chandni Chowk

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Get a taste of Purani Dilli here in Nainital with a foodie rendezvous at Chandni Chowk that's located right on the Mall Road! With fun interiors that will make you revisit Old Delhi in the comfort of your own city, you’ll love their attention to detail and delicious comfort food like jalebis and chaat that’s pure value for money, just like in Old Delhi!

Be sure to check out each of these legendary places when you visit the Mall Road!

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