Quintessential Nainital experiences you should indulge in
TRAVEL NEWS, NAINITAL Updated : Dec 16, 2020, 14:39 IST
Thinking about what to do in Nainital?
If your gut is nudging you to plan a trip to Nainital in Uttarakhand, you would need a simple and doable list of all the experiences you could take during your stay in the hill station.
Enjoy a boat ride at the Naini Lake
Naini Lake is a prime landmark and tourist site in Nainital. Here, boats are available for half an hour to 60 minutes per family or person. You may also make a pit stop at the local eateries to enjoy a meal. Next to the lake stands a shaktipeeth, the Naina Devi temple, which is a highly revered spot in the region. You can definitely add a visit to this shrine to your itinerary.
Go for rock climbing
Nainital Mountaineering Club (NMC) is a recommended place for rock climbing in Nainital. If you have not tried this adventure before, Nainital is a good place to start. The fee for rock climbing may range from INR 600 to INR 1000.
Take a cable-car ride
The ropeway is an excellent medium to get a bird’s eye view of the hill station. The cable car starts from Mallital to Snow View. In addition, trek all the way to the Tiffin Top, which is located 4 km from the centre of Nainital to enjoy a sunrise from the peak. Cheena Peak is also a famous trek in Nainital and the highest point in town.
Shop at the Tibetan market
Take home cool souvenirs from the Tibetan Market. The market sells Tibetan bags, ethnic dresses, beautiful shawls, junk jewellery and what not. The Mall Road in Nainital is also a nice place to pick home décor items
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