7-Day Itinerary for a Family-Friendly Trip to Nainital

  1. Day 1: Visit Nainital Lake
    10 minutes (2.4km) from Mall Road, Nainital

    Take a stroll along the scenic Nainital Lake, enjoy boating and visit the Naina Devi Temple.

  2. Day 2: Explore G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo and Eco Cave Gardens
    20 minutes (5.8km) from Nainital Lake

    View the diverse wildlife in the zoo and then step underground at the natural cave structure and learn about the ecosystem.

  3. Day 3: Take a cable car to Snow View Point and visit Kilbury Bird Sanctuary
    20 minutes (4.6km) from Eco Cave Gardens

    Take a cable car offering panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and visit Kilbury, a bird-watching paradise.

  4. Day 4: Head to Bhimtal and Sattal
    20 minutes (15.2km) from Nainital Lake

    Visit the serene Bhimtal Lake and the seven interconnected freshwater lakes in Sattal.

  5. Day 5: Visit Corbett National Park
    3 hours (113km) from Nainital Lake

    Embark on a thrilling jeep safari at the Corbett National Park and witness the wildlife including tigers, leopards and elephants.

  6. Day 6: Explore the charming town of Almora and Jageshwar Dham
    1 hour 30 minutes (50km) from Nainital Lake

    Visit the peaceful town of Almora and admire the architecture, culture, and history. Then visit Jageshwar Dham and the ancient Jageshwar Temple.

  7. Day 7: Visit Golu Devta and Nanital Governor's House
    30 minutes (8km) from Nainital Lake

    Explore the historic Governor's House and the revered Golu Devta Temple.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Nainital Lake (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo (2-3 hours, 100 INR per adult)
  • Eco Cave Gardens (1-2 hours, 50 INR per adult)
  • Snow View Point Cable Car (1-2 hours, 350 INR per adult)
  • Kilbury Bird Sanctuary (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Bhimtal Lake (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Sattal Lakes (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Corbett National Park (6-8 hours, 4,000 INR per jeep)
  • Almora Town (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Jageshwar Dham (1-2 hours, 100 INR per adult)
  • Golu Devta Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 4650 INR (per adult)

Useful Tips

For additional activities, visit the Naina Peak for trekking, the Raj Bhawan for golf, and the Tibetan Market for shopping. Reduce or increase the number of activities based on available time or personal preference. Ensure to carry warm clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent for all activities.

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