Nainital Weekend Tour
Duration : 2 Nights/ 3 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Nainital - Delhi
Day 1: Delhi - Nainital
Drive to Nainital. Nainital, a word that almost brings the cool air with it is a secret hide out of the tourists each year. Situated at an altitude of 1,938mtrs, this dreamland town with its beauteous splendor is one of the most popular tourist resorts of the country. The nucleus of Nainital's exquisite beauty is her lake which is a haven for water sports like Yachting, Kayaking, Canoeing and Boating.
Day 2: Nainital
After breakfast enjoy the scenic beauty of Naintal visiting.
Hanuman Garhi a place of religious importance. Situated at a height of 1951 meters this place was established by Baba Neem Kiroli. A very beautiful Hanuman mandir is at the top. From Hanuman Garhi watching the Sunset is very soothing. You can walk down from Nainital to Hanuman Garhi.
Naina Devi Temple is the attractive lake of Nainital is said to be the eyes of Sati, wife of Lord Shiva. Sati jumped into the sacrificial bonfire. Lord Shiva to mourn the death of his beloved wife carried the body across the country. The remains of her body fell at various places which today are sacred worship places for the Hindus.
St. John's Church was built in 1847. A brass memorial is kept in memory of the persons who were buried in the infamous landslide.
Snow View point is located at height of 2270 meter from the sea level. This place can be reached by the ropeway or the ponies available at the Mallitaal.
Naini Lake, the picturesque blue green lake is located in the district of Nainital. It is from this lake that the city of Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the lake, derives its name. Naini Lake is so called because of its eye-like shape.
Naina Peak known as the China peak this peak is the highest point in Nainital. From here Nainital appears as a bowl. You can walk or take ponies to the peak. From this peak you can capture the exciting views of Nainital. Naina peak also gives a good view of the Camelback peak. Observatory, the clear skies over Nainital prompted the government to setup an observatory here. The observatory has one of the most advance telescopes in India.
Zoo Gardens, Nainital has a small but a very beautiful Zoological garden. There are many animals kept here which includes Deer's, Bears, Tigers and many more. The hygiene and cleanness of the zoo is a point which attracts the mind even if one ignores it. Not surprising this zoo is one of the cleanest zoos in the country. The zoo can be reached on foot or taxi can be hired.
Horse Riding, any visitor coming to Nainital cannot miss the joy of riding a horse on the Mall. Not only at the Mall but to reach the Snow view point, Tiffin top, Kilburi from the Mallital area one can hire ponies and horses. You can go around the town riding the horse. In fact one of the ways to experience Nainital is on a horse back. The flora and fauna of the region can be closely watched from the horses back.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Nainital - Delhi
Day free for other activities. Later drive back to Delhi.