Nainital & Bhimtal

Nainital wraps around an emerald lake with a busy Mall Road. Ride up to Snow View, walk to Tiffin Top, then escape to Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal, where forest lakes and birdlife are calmer.

Places we love here

• Nature

  Bhimtal lake island

  A larger, calmer lake with a café on its island.

• Food

  Mall Road momos & bal mithai

  Street momos and Kumaon's chocolatey bal mithai on the lakeside promenade.

• Experiences

  Naini Lake boating

  A rowboat or paddle boat across the lake past the Naina Devi temple.

• Nature · lesser-known

  Sattal lakes

  A cluster of seven small lakes in oak forest, loved by birders. Kayaking available.

• Viewpoints

  Snow View by ropeway

  The cable car up to a ridge with Nanda Devi views on clear days.

• Viewpoints

  Tiffin Top walk

  A 4 km forest walk from the Mall to a rocky viewpoint over the town and the Himalaya.