A 7-day Adventure Itinerary in Nainital, India

• Day 1: Naina Devi Temple
  11 minutes (3.8 kilometres) from Nainital Bus Stand

  Naina Devi Temple is situated atop the Naina hillock and is one of the oldest temples in India. Dedicated to Maa Naina Devi (goddess of love), the temple is believed to have been destroyed and re-built many times over the centuries.

• Day 2: Tiffin Top
  14 minutes (4.2 kilometres) from Naina Devi Temple

  Also known as Dorothy's Seat, Tiffin Top is a 7565 ft high viewpoint in Ayarpatta hill. It was named after Dorothy Kellet, who was killed in an air crash, and her husband built her a memorial at the spot.

• Day 3: Naini Lake
  7 minutes (1.8 kilometres) from Tiffin Top

  The Naini Lake is a natural freshwater lake located amidst the town of Nainital. Activities such as yachting, boating and paddling are enjoyed by visitors.

• Day 4: Rappelling at Snow View Point
  23 minutes (7.3 kilometres) from Naini Lake

  Snow View is an altitude of 7,442 ft (2,268 meters) above sea level.,which offers views of Himalayas. Enjoy rappelling amidst the mighty Himalayan ranges.

• Day 5: Jungle Safari at Jim Corbett National Park
  2 hours 5 minutes (59.8 kilometres) from Snow View Point

  The Jim Corbett National Park is named after famous hunter Jim Corbett. Take a Jungle Safari to see a variety of animals including tiger, elephant, deer, and more in their natural habitat.

• Day 6: Himalayan view from Naina Peak
  1 hour 9 minutes (35 kilometres) from Jungle Safari at Jim Corbett National Park

  Naina Peak is highest point in Nainital, which is situated at an altitude of 8,579 ft (2,615 meters) above sea level. Enjoy clear views of the Himalayan mountain range.

• Day 7: Paragliding at Bhimtal
  37 minutes (18.9 kilometers) from Naina Peak

  Bhimtal is a town situated on the banks of the Bhimtal lake. Enjoy Paragliding with the birds and clear blue skies.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Naina Devi Temple (1 hour, Free Entry)
• Tiffin Top (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
• Naini Lake (2-3 hours, Boating starts at INR 210/$2.8)
• Rappelling at Snow View Point (3-4 hours, INR 1500/$20 per person)
• Jungle Safari at Jim Corbett National Park (4-5 hours, INR 4500/$60 per jeep)
• Naina Peak (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Paragliding at Bhimtal (2-3 hours, INR 2500/$33 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 8,710/$116 per person

Transportation

There are various transportation modes available in and around Nainital. Buses, taxis and shared cabs are the most common modes for distances within 10km from the city centre. Prepaid taxi services are available at the railway station and airport. Organized excursions include transportation to and from the attraction.

Estimated transportation costs: Local buses start at INR 10/$0.1, taxi from railway station to Nainital at INR 800/$11, and car rentals start at INR 2000/$25 per day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Eco Cave Gardens, Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary, or take a scenic cable car ride to the Snow View point. If you have less time, you can skip the Jungle Safari at Jim Corbett National Park or paragliding at Bhimtal.

Airports

The nearest airport to Nainital is the Pantnagar Airport (PGH), which is located 68 km away from Nainital. Regular flights are available from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi, and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai to Pantnagar airport.