Places to Visit Nainital:

• Snow View: Sher-Ka-Danda Ridge. Located at an altitude of 2270 m, Snow View offers spectacular views of the Naina Devi Peak. It can be reached by the Aerial Express Ropeway. Round trip:Rs 160. One-way: Rs 100. There is a place called Mountain Magic, which offers Bumping cars, Go karting facilities.


• Nanda Devi Temple: Naini Lake. The temple was destroyed during the Landslip of 1880, and was later rebuilt. It is on the lake's northern shore.


• St. John in the Wilderness Mallital This charming church was named and founded by the Bishop of Calcutta.


• Tiffin Top Aryapatta Hill. Altitude: 2292 m. To get here you can drive up to Sherwood College and then continue on a short scenic walk. Else, a route with horse ride or scenic trek possible too. On the top, you get a lovely view of the city, lake, and the mountains beyond while being surrounded in lush green forests. Try to get to the peak by 3 pm, as trek takes around 2-3 hours on the way up.


• Gurney House Aryapatta Hill. This was the former home of Jim Corbett. It has been converted into a museum and houses Corbett memorabilia.


• Guano Hills Pangot. These hills in the Pangot village are excellent for walks through forests of thick oak, bamboo and deodar. Some rare birds such as the grey woodpecker and black-chinned babbler are found in the forests.


• Naina Devi Temple, This temple was constructed in the 15th Century during the Kushan reign but on other hand, an another version states that it was built by Moti Ram Shah.


• Naini Lake, is set amidst seven mountains that surround this stagnant water pool and high peaks that almost touch the sky.


• Governor's House (Raj Bhawan) & the Golf Course, Nainital. Governor's House is a 220 acre early Gothic style complex having lush green gardens and areas of Deodar and Oak trees. A hidden treasure which also houses The Golf Course Nainital, makes it a perfect destination for golf enthusiasts, nature lovers and picnicking tourists. It remains open from 8 A.M. on all days except Sundays & Gazetted holidays.


• Sariyatal, Sariyatal is a stream on Kaladhungi Road. The water in the stream is extremely cold but is a nice place to spend some time.