3-Day Scenic and Cultural Experience in Nainital, India

Day 1: Arrival and Exploration

Nainital, India on June 6, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Sakley’s Restaurant & Pastry Shop

Enjoy a delightful breakfast with freshly baked pastries and hearty Indian breakfast options, located near Mall Road and open from 8am to 10:30pm.
INR500, 1h

10:30am

Visit Naini Lake

A beautiful glacial lake ideal for boating and scenic walks on the adjacent promenade, open all day with boat rides typically available 7am to 6pm.
INR150, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at The Boat House Club

Enjoy a meal with a lake view serving North Indian and continental dishes, open from 12pm to 4pm and then 7pm to 10pm.
INR800, 1h

2:00pm

Explore Mall Road

Walk along the bustling Mall Road for shopping local handicrafts, souvenirs, and experiencing local street foods, shops open generally from 10am to 8pm.
Free, 2h

4:30pm

Visit Naina Devi Temple

This important hilltop temple dedicated to goddess Durga offers panoramic views and spiritual insight, open 6am to 9pm.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Machan Restaurant

Set in a serene location, this restaurant serves delicious Kumaoni cuisine, open from 7pm to 11pm.
INR700, 1.5h
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Day 2: Nature & Culture

Nainital, India on June 7, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at the hotel or local café

Light breakfast with tea, fresh fruits, and Indian specialities to energise for a day of exploration.
INR300, 30m

9:00am

Visit Snow View Point

Take the cable car up to Snow View Point for breathtaking views of the Himalayas, operating from 8am to 5:30pm.
INR200, 2h

11:30am

Visit St. John in the Wilderness Church

Explore this beautiful colonial-era church known for its serene surroundings and historic significance, open 8am to 6pm.
Free, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Chaitanya Restaurant

Try traditional North Indian thali in a casual atmosphere, open 12pm to 3pm.
INR400, 1h

2:30pm

Walk through Tiffin Top / Dorothy’s Seat

Short hiking trail offering stunning sunset views and great photo opportunities, trails open all day but best in afternoon.
Free, 2h

6:30pm

Dinner at Chica - The Bistro

Enjoy a cosy dinner serving a mix of continental and Indian dishes with a fine ambience, open 7pm to 11pm.
INR900, 1.5h
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Day 3: Gardens & Departure

Nainital, India on June 8, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Bayshore Inn

A lakeside restaurant offering a variety of breakfast options including continental and Indian, open 7am to 10am.
INR350, 45m

8:30am

Visit Nainital Zoo

See rare Himalayan species like the snow leopard and Himalayan black bear; zoo is open 9am to 5pm.
INR100, 2h

11:00am

Explore Botanical Gardens

Peaceful gardens with diverse flora, ideal for a morning stroll and relaxation, open 8am to 6pm.
Free, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch at Sakley’s Restaurant

Return to Sakley's for a light lunch or snack before departure, known for quality food and pleasant ambience, open till 3pm.
INR500, 1h
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