5-Day Family Friendly Adventure Road Trip in Nainital

Day 1: Arrival and Exploration

Nainital, India

8:00AM

Drive to Nainital

Begin your journey from Delhi early in the morning and drive to Nainital, which takes approximately 7 hours.
Take NH9 from Delhi to Nainital.
Fuel cost: ₹2000, 7 hours

3:00PM

Check-in at Hotel

Arrive in Nainital and check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and get ready for the evening.
Hotels are easily accessible once you enter Nainital. Follow local maps.
Hotel cost: ₹3000 per night, 1 hour

4:00PM

Naini Lake Boating

Head to Naini Lake for a relaxing boat ride with the family.
Walk or drive to Naini Lake from your hotel.
₹210 per boat, 1 hour

5:30PM

Mall Road Stroll

Take a leisurely walk along Mall Road and enjoy some local shopping and snacks.
Mall Road is adjacent to Naini Lake.
Depends on purchases, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Machan Restaurant

Enjoy a family dinner with a variety of local and international cuisines.
Located on Mall Road.
₹1000 for a family, 1 hour
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Day 2: Local Adventures

Nainital, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start the day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel.
Hotel dining area.
Included in stay, 1 hour

9:00AM

Nainital Zoo Visit

Visit the Nainital Zoo and see various species of animals native to the region.
Drive to the zoo, located about 2 km from Mall Road.
₹50 per adult, ₹20 per child, 2 hours

11:30AM

Snow View Point

Take a cable car ride to Snow View Point for panoramic views of the Himalayas.
Cable car station is near Mall Road.
₹300 per person, 1.5 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Sonam's Momos

Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring Nainital's famous momos.
Located on Mall Road.
₹400 for a family, 1 hour

2:30PM

Eco Cave Gardens

Explore the Eco Cave Gardens, a great adventure spot for kids and adults alike.
Drive or take a taxi to the gardens, about 1 km from Mall Road.
₹60 per adult, ₹25 per child, 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Naina Devi Temple

Visit the Naina Devi Temple, one of the most important religious sites in Nainital.
Located near Naini Lake.
Free, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Chandani Chowk Restaurant

End the day with a traditional Indian dinner at Chandani Chowk.
Located on Mall Road.
₹1200 for a family, 1 hour
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Day 3: Bhimtal and Sattal

Bhimtal and Sattal, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out.
Hotel dining area.
Included in stay, 1 hour

9:00AM

Drive to Bhimtal

Take a scenic drive to Bhimtal, located about 22 km from Nainital.
Follow local signs and maps to Bhimtal.
Fuel cost: ₹300, 1 hour

10:00AM

Bhimtal Lake Boating

Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Bhimtal Lake.
Bhimtal Lake is a central attraction.
₹150 per boat, 1 hour

11:30AM

Aquarium on the Island

Visit the aquarium located on the island in the middle of Bhimtal Lake.
Accessible by boat.
₹60 per person, 1 hour

1:00PM

Lunch at iHeart Cafe

Head to iHeart Cafe for a delicious and cozy lunch.
Located near Bhimtal Lake.
₹800 for a family, 1 hour

2:30PM

Drive to Sattal

Drive to Sattal, another picturesque lake area about 12 km from Bhimtal.
Follow local signs and maps to Sattal.
Fuel cost: ₹200, 30 minutes

3:00PM

Sattal Lake Activities

Engage in various adventure activities like kayaking, zip-lining, and bird watching.
Sattal Lake area.
Depends on activities, 2 hours

6:00PM

Drive back to Nainital

Return to Nainital in the evening.
Follow local signs and maps back to Nainital.
Fuel cost: ₹300, 1 hour

7:30PM

Dinner at Zooby's Kitchen

Enjoy a relaxed dinner at Zooby's Kitchen.
Located on Mall Road.
₹1000 for a family, 1 hour
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Day 4: Ranikhet Day Trip

Ranikhet, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start with breakfast at your hotel before heading out for the day.
Hotel dining area.
Included in stay, 1 hour

9:00AM

Drive to Ranikhet

Take a scenic drive to Ranikhet, located about 60 km from Nainital.
Follow NH109 to Ranikhet.
Fuel cost: ₹500, 2 hours

11:00AM

Jhula Devi Temple

Visit the famous Jhula Devi Temple and offer your prayers.
Located in the Ranikhet area.
Free, 1 hour

12:30PM

Chaubatia Gardens

Explore the lush Chaubatia Gardens and enjoy the beautiful views.
A short drive from Jhula Devi Temple.
Free, 1.5 hours

2:00PM

Lunch at Chevron Rosemount

Have lunch at the Chevron Rosemount, a charming colonial-era hotel.
Located nearby in Ranikhet.
₹1200 for a family, 1 hour

3:30PM

Golf Course Visit

Visit the Ranikhet Golf Course, one of the highest golf courses in Asia.
Located near the Chaubatia Gardens.
Free, 1 hour

5:00PM

Drive back to Nainital

Return to Nainital in the evening.
Follow NH109 back to Nainital.
Fuel cost: ₹500, 2 hours

7:30PM

Dinner at Embassy Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious dinner at Embassy Restaurant on Mall Road.
Located on Mall Road.
₹1000 for a family, 1 hour
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Day 5: Wrap-up and Departure

Nainital, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Have your final breakfast in Nainital at your hotel.
Hotel dining area.
Included in stay, 1 hour

9:00AM

Visit Governor's House

Tour the historic Governor's House, also known as Raj Bhawan.
Drive to Governor's House, located around 3 km from Mall Road.
₹50 per person, 1.5 hours

11:00AM

Hanuman Garhi Temple

Visit Hanuman Garhi Temple for breathtaking views and a spiritual experience.
Drive or take a taxi to the temple, located about 3.5 km from Nainital.
Free, 1 hour

1:00PM

Lunch at Sher-e-Punjab

Enjoy a tasty Punjabi lunch at Sher-e-Punjab, a popular local restaurant.
Located on Mall Road.
₹800 for a family, 1 hour

2:30PM

Drive back to Delhi

Begin your journey back to Delhi, concluding your Nainital adventure.
Take NH9 back to Delhi.
Fuel cost: ₹2000, 7 hours
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