Pantnagar Airport 1 hr 57
Shri Maa Naina Devi Temple (2 min) Small Hindu temple near a lake with colorful shrines & several associated mythological stories. Dorothy S Seat -Tiffin Top (10 min) Accessible by pony ride this popular destination offers dramatic views of Nainital & the Himalayas. Neem Karoli Baba Ashram Kainchi Dham (36 min) Ashram established by a celebrated holy man in a remote environment with river & mountain views. Hanuman Garhi (8 min) Built in 1950 this hillside Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman offers sunrise & sunset views. Cave Garden (7 min) Garden park with shade trees multiple caves for exploring & a mechanical bull ride. Khurpa Taal (25 min) Viewpoints in the mountains overlook this scenic lake that changes color throughout the day. Bhimtal Lake (45 min) 47.8-hectare lake with a masonry dam built in 1883 home to waterfowl wildlife & many fish species. Tiffin Top (10 min) Scenic mountaintop locale & picnic spot offering horseback rides & views over the Nainital area. Snow View (7 min) Mountaintop scenic spot featuring a ropeway to panoramic vistas of snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Naina Peak (23 min) G B Pant High Altitude Zoo (6 min) Carved on a steep hillside this zoo is home to a small assortment of mammals & Himalayan birds. Snow View Point (7 min) Observation area with panoramic views of mountains & a temple accessible by cablecar & taxicab. Naini Peak (24 min) Known as the highest peak in Nainital this destination offers views the Himalayas & town below. Jim Corbett Museum (Forest Service) (1 hr 4) Museum in the former home of conservationist Jim Corbett on the tiger reserve named in his honour. |