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9 Days in Nainital: A Journey to the Enchanting Lake City

Sagar Kaushik

Sagar Kaushik

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure to Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Himalayas. Discover breathtaking views, serene temples, thrilling activities, and picturesque lakes. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Nainital

Day 1Himalaya Darshan, Eco Cave Park, Pasan Devi Temple
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$4

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$ 1

Himalaya Darshan
Scenic lookout offering wide panoramas of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$1
6 - 8 min

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Eco Cave Park
Garden park with shade trees, multiple caves for exploring & a mechanical bull ride.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$1
13 - 16 min

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Pasan Devi Temple
Landmark Hindu temple featuring panoramic views from the mountainside & regular prayer services.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$1
Day 2Snow View
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$4

Snow View
Mountaintop scenic spot featuring a ropeway to panoramic vistas of snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
8:00 AM - 10:40 AM
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$4
Day 3Naina Peak West, Kainchi Dham - Neem Karoli Baba Ashram
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$3

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$ 1

Naina Peak West
Known as the highest peak in Nainital, this destination offers views the Himalayas & town below.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
48 - 58 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Appu Ghar, Himalaya mini golf
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$5

Appu Ghar
Modest amusement park with a handful of rides for children, plus carnival games.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Himalaya mini golf
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
Day 5Maa Naina Devi Temple, Nainital Lake
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$2

Maa Naina Devi Temple, Nainital
Small Hindu temple near a lake, with colorful shrines & several associated mythological stories.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
11 - 16 min

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Nainital Lake
Lake surrounded by hills, offering boating facilities, street-food vendors & mountain views.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6नैनीताल - झीलों का शहर, Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve
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$2

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$ 1

नैनीताल - झीलों का शहर
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
Day 7Dr. Yashodhar Mathpal, Butterfly Research Centre, Woodland Waterfall Nainital
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$4

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$ 1

Dr. Yashodhar Mathpal
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
11 - 14 min

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Butterfly Research Centre, Bhimtal
Modest museum with a collection of preserved moths & butterflies, plus frequent educational courses.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$1
62 - 75 min

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Woodland water fall nainital
Paid-admission waterfall on a verdant mountainside, with stone steps & basic eateries across a road.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
Day 8G B Pant High Altitude Zoo, Khurpa Taal
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$5

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$ 1

G B Pant High Altitude Zoo
Carved on a steep hillside, this zoo is home to a small assortment of mammals & Himalayan birds.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
28 - 34 min

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Khurpa Taal
Viewpoints in the mountains overlook this scenic lake that changes color throughout the day.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
Day 9Himalayan Botanical Garden, Tiffin Top
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$8

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$ 1

Himalayan Botanical Garden
Beyond its scenic views, this botanical garden features a large variety of grasses, plants & herbs.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
7 - 9 min

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Tiffin Top
Scenic mountaintop locale & picnic spot offering horseback rides & views over the Nainital area.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $36 In total

Activities & Food:$33
Transport:$3