Best time to visit: March , June, mid September, October
STD Code: 05942
Population: 30,951 (1991 census)
Weather: Due to its location in the hilly part of the state, the climate of Nainital is salubrious. During the summer months, the temperature ranges between 36°C and 16.7° C. The winter months are colder with the maximum and minimum temperatures touching 23.4°C and 5.2° C respectively.
About Nainital
Nainital is a town in the Indian state of Uttaranchal and headquarters of Nainital District in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalaya. Situated at an altitude of 1938 m (6,350 ft) above sea-level, Nainital is set in a valley which contains a pear-shaped lake, approximately 2 miles in circumference, and is surrounded by mountains, of which the highest are Naina (also Cheena) (2615 m, or 8,568 ft) on the north, Deopatha (2438 m, or 7,987 ft) on the west, and Ayarpatha (2278 m, or 7,461 ft) on the south. The surrounding scenery "is strikingly beautiful; and from the tops of the higher peaks, magnificent views can be obtained of the vast plain to the south, or of the mass of tangled ridges lying north, bounded by the great snowy range which forms the central axis of the Himalayas.
Nainital has a pleasurable climate in the summer and sees an influx of tourists coming mainly from the plains of Northern India. The emerald green lake, the towering mountains, the nip in the wind and the crunch of the chinar leaves under your feet in the crisp autumn ... there is lots that makes for fond memories in the city of Nainital, for those who come as visitors as well as for those who have a chance to spend a longer time here.
Tourist Places
Hanuman Garhi This place is of religious importance. situated at a height of 1951 meters this place was established by baba neem kiroli. a very beautiful hanum ...more
For travel along the Mall cycle rickshaws and dandies (local palanquin) are available. Private taxis can be hired or you can rent a chauffeur driven car; self-driven cars are not available for hire. Ponies can be hired for short distance trips to Snow View, Naina Peak or other sites in the vicinity. The ropeway from Mallital takes visitors to Snow View for a small fee.
How to reach
By Air:
Pantnagar 70 Kms from Nainital is the nearest airport. The other nearest air ports are at Delhi and Lucknow.
By Rail:
Kathgodam 35 Kms. away is the last terminus of broad gauze line of North East Railways connecting Nainital with Delhi & Howarah. Ranikhet express departs from Old Delhi railway station at 11 PM daily; it reaches Kathgodam at 6 AM. Two coaches are attached in Ranikhet express for Dehradun daily.
By Road:
Nainital is connected to National Highway No. 87. Regular roadways buses run from Delhi, Agra, Dehradun, Haridwar, Lucknow, Kanpur & Bareilly daily. Beside this luxury coaches are available from Delhi for this place.
