Pantnagar Airport 1 hr 39
G B Pant High Altitude Zoo (35 min) Carved on a steep hillside this zoo is home to a small assortment of mammals & Himalayan birds. Shri Maa Naina Devi Temple (40 min) Small Hindu temple near a lake with colorful shrines & several associated mythological stories. Hanuman Garhi (40 min) Built in 1950 this hillside Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman offers sunrise & sunset views. Naina Peak (1 hr 1) Chauli Ki Jali (1 hr 22) Popular hiking spot & scenic overlook high atop a cliff with a sheer drop & a historic temple. Snow View Point (44 min) Observation area with panoramic views of mountains & a temple accessible by cablecar & taxicab. Khurpa Taal (1 hr 3) Viewpoints in the mountains overlook this scenic lake that changes color throughout the day. Snow View (45 min) Mountaintop scenic spot featuring a ropeway to panoramic vistas of snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Tiffin Top (47 min) Scenic mountaintop locale & picnic spot offering horseback rides & views over the Nainital area. Bhimtal Lake (9 min) 47.8-hectare lake with a masonry dam built in 1883 home to waterfowl wildlife & many fish species. Naini Peak (1 hr 2) Known as the highest peak in Nainital this destination offers views the Himalayas & town below. Neem Karoli Baba Ashram Kainchi Dham (27 min) Ashram established by a celebrated holy man in a remote environment with river & mountain views. Cave Garden (45 min) Garden park with shade trees multiple caves for exploring & a mechanical bull ride. Naukuchia Taal (21 min) Surrounded by trees & shrubs this 9-cornered lake is 175 ft. deep & offers boating & fishing. |