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