What to do and see in Nainital District, Uttarakhand: The Best Free Things to do

November 23, 2021 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in Nainital District, India including Hanuman Dham, Nainital Lake, Brahmeswara Temple, Kosi River, Mukteshwar Temple, Naukuchiatal Lake, Sattal Christian Ashram, Chauli Ki Jali, Naina Peak, Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary.
Restaurants in Nainital District

1. Hanuman Dham

Vill-Anjani Gram, Chhoi, Nainital Road, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett National Park India +91 98975 47766 http://www.hanumandham.com/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Hanuman Dham

Reviewed By 320priyas

Beautiful temple inside and outside, plus they have open space for mahamrityunjaya jaap. It is a good spiritual experience!

2. Nainital Lake

Nainital 263002 India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,853 reviews

Nainital Lake

Reviewed By Bencyla

Nainital is a small and Beautiful Hill station in India, We can enjoy Shopping all over the area and boating in the lake, hiking and tracking to top view points in the mountains , from top the lake looks very small. weather was awesome .enjoyed the stay there.

3. Brahmeswara Temple

1 Km Eaat Of Main Road, Mukteshwar India
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Brahmeswara Temple

4. Kosi River

Corbett National Park Ranikhet Road, Jim Corbett National Park 244715 India
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4.5 based on 686 reviews

Kosi River

Reviewed By ArunSharma - New Delhi, India

There is very little to do in Corbett National Park besides the regulation safaris into the jungle. Kosi river is a good, less frequently visited site, specially near the suspension bridge. One can click pictures of this old style bridge and trek down to the riverside for more pictures on the stones along the river bed. The view is picturesque.

5. Mukteshwar Temple

Mukteshwar Near Chauli Ki Jali, Nainital 263138 India
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4.5 based on 351 reviews

Mukteshwar Temple

Reviewed By AzimuthalP - Mumbai, India

You hike through thick pine forest, and its a very relaxed hike, to reach this old temple. Its quiet and peaceful, lets you soak in the divinity and natural beauty around.

6. Naukuchiatal Lake

Naukuchiatal India
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4.5 based on 351 reviews

Naukuchiatal Lake

Reviewed By RishiD196 - New Delhi, India

Located at 4 km from Bhimtal, and 26 km from Nainital, the deepest of all the lakes in the Nainital region, Naukuchital is serene and picturesque lake, which offers numerous water sports if one has an appetite for adventure. Comparing to Bhimtal/Nainital, the lake is smaller and less crowded. One can witness/feel soothing sound of water, fresh air, clear sky and view of lake & hills plus people enjoying boating on colorful boats/Shikaras. Beware of monkeys; they can snatch your belongings in a wink. There is an adjacent lake viz. “Kamal Tal”, having lotus flowers. Only a passage separates both lakes. One can enjoy few snacks at small outlets available. An Outlet/Restaurant namely “Yellow Dolphin” is recommended. Overall, worth a visit.

7. Sattal Christian Ashram

Gorgeous Lakes, Sattal, Nainital India +91 5942 247 029 http://www.sattalchristianashram.org
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Sattal Christian Ashram

Reviewed By deepakdan - Agra, India

The peace & tranquility of this religious place is beyond imagination, The Hills , the fresh water lake, the woods, the narrow lanes, the sounds of birds & animals, fresh thin air which is suppose to have healing properties all around makes this place a true paradise on earth. No TV & No news Paper makes this place even more serene, because you are forced to know yourself & the people around you which otherwise would not have been possible. The boating, Rock climbing & fishing the local fish - Mahseer are the activities for the young. People managing this Ashram are very friendly & helpful.

8. Chauli Ki Jali

Near the Mukteshwar Temple, Mukteshwar India
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4.5 based on 458 reviews

Chauli Ki Jali

Reviewed By nishbirdie - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India

It is a beautiful serene experience. Maggi and tea stalls are good for snacking. Gives awesome view of sunset.

9. Naina Peak

6 Km From Nainital Town, Nainital 263001 India
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4.5 based on 217 reviews

Naina Peak

Reviewed By DS67India - Mumbai, India

Excellent scenic view of the lake and Nainital Valley surrounded by the hills. Nainital local authority should construct a proper platform at the location.

10. Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

Pangot Near Muskotia, Nainital India
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

Reviewed By Toppopankaj - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India

Had visited this Bird.sanctuary in March 2018. It's a must visit for any bird lover. Infact Pangot is such a small place, even in the present day that it's does not even have a barber shop in the village. Having said that it has atleast 20 hotels where you can choose to stay. It's a pretty offbeat location. Cellphone connectivity is an issue there, there are no fuel stations. The village has only two grocery shops, if I remember correctly. In short if you are going to Pangot for a birding trip, pack properly. If you forget anything you will not be able to buy a second one at Pangot. The most important thing however, which you should not forget at any cost, is to get your fuel tank filled either at Nainital or at Kaladunghi. And if you are going to Pangot for birding (why else will you go to Pangot? It's famous only for birds) ensure that you book your guide, in advance. Without a proper guide you will be lost in the jungles around Pangot. Lastly while birding is at the heart of Pangot, don't forget you can amazing views of the entire Himalayan range from a point before Cheer Point, from where you can get good landscape shots. And when going for birding carry a super telephoto lens (minimum 400mm) else you will be left wanting for extra reach. Remember birds in this part of the world are small. So they move very fast. Hence click at a high shutterspeed and be very alert. What all this remoteness of the place means that you can still see birds in the pristine forests around Pangot. Also no matter which season you are going, carry warm clothes. Pangot can get really cold. It receives snow in winters. So happy birding.

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