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7 Days in Nainital: A Journey to Serenity

Naval Tripathi

15 Jan 2024

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Embark on a mesmerizing 7-day adventure to Nainital, where nature's beauty unfolds at every turn. Discover ancient temples, enchanting lakes, and breathtaking viewpoints. Get ready to immerse yourself in the tranquility of this picturesque hill station.

Trip to Nainital

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Temples and Artistry

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$56

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$ 6

Chandani Chowk

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

43 - 52 min

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Butterfly Research Centre, Bhimtal

Modest museum with a collection of preserved moths & butterflies, plus frequent educational courses.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

12 - 15 min

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Mathpal'S Museum And Art Gallery

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

18 - 22 min

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Golu Devta Temple (Bell Temple), Ghorakhal

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$5

29 - 35 min

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Pasan Devi Temple

Landmark Hindu temple featuring panoramic views from the mountainside & regular prayer services.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$5

Day 2Lakeside Bliss

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$46

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$ 2

Chandani Chowk

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

11 - 16 min

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Nainital Lake

Lake surrounded by hills, offering boating facilities, street-food vendors & mountain views.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Maa Naina Devi Temple, Nainital

Small Hindu temple near a lake, with colorful shrines & several associated mythological stories.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

6 - 8 min

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Himalaya Darshan

Scenic lookout offering wide panoramas of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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$5

Day 3Caves and Waterfalls

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$50

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$ 3

Chandani Chowk

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

9 - 11 min

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Eco Cave Park

Garden park with shade trees, multiple caves for exploring & a mechanical bull ride.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$4

11 - 14 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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$5

31 - 46 min

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Khurpa Taal

Viewpoints in the mountains overlook this scenic lake that changes color throughout the day.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$5

Day 4Gardens and Panoramic Views

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$72

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$ 5

Shri Balaji Kitchen

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

65 - 78 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

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$5

6 - 8 min

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Tiffin Top

Scenic mountaintop locale & picnic spot offering horseback rides & views over the Nainital area.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

28 - 34 min

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Hanuman Garhi Mandir, Nainital

Built in 1950, this hillside Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman offers sunrise & sunset views.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

Day 5Lakeside Serenity

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$56

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$ 3

Chandani Chowk

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

12 - 15 min

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Sukhatal Lake

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

1 - 2 min

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Hawa Cave

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

11 - 14 min

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Appu Ghar

Modest amusement park with a handful of rides for children, plus carnival games.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

Day 6Spiritual Exploration

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$57

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$ 3

Chandani Chowk

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

10 - 12 min

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Cheena Baba Mandir

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

5 - 6 min

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Snow View

Mountaintop scenic spot featuring a ropeway to panoramic vistas of snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

10:30 AM - 1:10 PM

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$16

Day 7Peaks and Ashrams

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$46

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$ 3

Chandani Chowk

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

17 - 21 min

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Naina Peak West

Known as the highest peak in Nainital, this destination offers views the Himalayas & town below.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

50 - 60 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $407 In total

Activities & Food:$383

Transport:$24