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5 Days in Nainital: A Journey to Serenity

Rupinder Singh

Rupinder Singh

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a 5-day adventure to the picturesque town of Nainital, surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. Explore enchanting waterfalls, ancient temples, and lush botanical gardens. Get up close with wildlife at the high altitude zoo and witness breathtaking views from Tiffin Top and Snow View. Indulge in mouthwatering cuisine at Sakley's Restaurant and experience the tranquility of Nainital Lake. Join us on this unforgettable journey to serenity.

Day 1Cascading Falls and Caves
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$29

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$ 3

Nanak Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
14 - 17 min

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Woodland water fall nainital
Paid-admission waterfall on a verdant mountainside, with stone steps & basic eateries across a road.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$3
11 - 14 min

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Eco Cave Park
Garden park with shade trees, multiple caves for exploring & a mechanical bull ride.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$2
6 - 8 min

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Himalaya Darshan
Scenic lookout offering wide panoramas of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
$3
7 - 9 min

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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
Day 2Botanical Wonders and Divine Blessings
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$23

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$ 2

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$2
18 - 22 min

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Himalayan Botanical Garden
Beyond its scenic views, this botanical garden features a large variety of grasses, plants & herbs.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$3
9 - 11 min

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Maa Naina Devi Temple, Nainital
Small Hindu temple near a lake, with colorful shrines & several associated mythological stories.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$3
5 - 8 min

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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
Day 3Exploring the Heart of Nainital
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$43

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$ 2

Chandani Chowk
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
14 - 21 min

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G B Pant High Altitude Zoo
Carved on a steep hillside, this zoo is home to a small assortment of mammals & Himalayan birds.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$6
21 - 26 min

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Tiffin Top
Scenic mountaintop locale & picnic spot offering horseback rides & views over the Nainital area.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$13
9 - 11 min

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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
Day 4From Artisan Delights to Panoramic Vistas
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$30

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$ 1

Iheart
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
43 - 52 min

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Snow View
Mountaintop scenic spot featuring a ropeway to panoramic vistas of snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
9:00 AM - 11:40 AM
$8
31 - 46 min

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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
Day 5Spiritual Awakening and Lake Serenade
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$18

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$ 2

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$2
40 - 48 min

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Kainchi Dham - Neem Karoli Baba Ashram
Ashram established by a celebrated holy man in a remote environment with river & mountain views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
39 - 47 min

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Nainital Lake
Lake surrounded by hills, offering boating facilities, street-food vendors & mountain views.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
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Sakley's Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8

Budget breakdown: $151 In total

Activities & Food:$143
Transport:$9