The pear-shaped Naini lake at the heart of Nainital
2D / 1N Nainital

Nainital Lake District

A relaxed weekend around Nainital’s emerald lake — boating, the Mall Road, Naina Devi temple and the famous viewpoints.

Trip highlights

  • Boating on Naini Lake
  • Naina Devi temple darshan
  • Snow View & Tiffin Top viewpoints
  • Evening stroll on the Mall Road

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrival & lake circuit

    Check in, boat on Naini Lake, visit Naina Devi temple and walk the Mall Road at sunset.

  2. 2

    Viewpoints & departure

    Cable car to Snow View, ride up to Tiffin Top, then onward departure.

Glimpses

Colourful boats moored on Naini lake, Nainital
Naina Devi temple on the northern shore of Naini lake
Nainital town spread along the lake with clouds over the hills