Uttarakhand lakes & hills

Nainital · Bhimtal

Nainital Lake and surrounding hillside buildings in Uttarakhand.

Suggested itinerary

At a glance

A compact hill holiday with lake views, shorter outings and enough time to enjoy your hotel.

For couples

Choose quieter stays, comfortable transfers and time for an unhurried evening.

For families

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Destination guide

Know before you go

Popular for Lake towns, easy hill walks and short family trips

What you can do

  • Row a boat on Naini Lake, then take the ropeway to Snow View Point
  • Walk the Nainital Mall Road in the evening and the Tiffin Top trail in the morning
  • Move to Bhimtal and Sattal for quieter lakes and birdwatching
  • Add Jim Corbett National Park if you want a safari on the way in or out

Food to try

Kumaoni home cooking is underrated: bhatt ki churkani, aloo ke gutke, bal mithai sweets and madua roti. Nainital's bakeries are a leftover from the British years, and the local chai stops are the best part of the drive.

Culture & customs

The hills keep their own temples, folk songs and fairs, and people are warm but private. Dress modestly at temples, and expect traffic to build on weekends when Delhi drives up for two days.

Best time to visit

March to June, September to November

Spring and autumn are the clearest. Monsoon from July to mid September brings landslides on the ghat roads, and December to February is cold with occasional snow in the higher towns.

Itinerary

  1. 01

    Nainital

    Choose a comfortable Nainital base and start with lakeside time. Keep longer sightseeing optional so the first day stays easy.

  2. 02

    Bhimtal

    Spend a slower day around Bhimtal, returning to your original hotel or choosing a second lakeside stay. Compare road time before adding more stops.

  3. 03

    Return

    Enjoy a final morning at your accommodation, with ample time for the road transfer to your departure point.

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