Places to visit in the city Nainital
SNOW VIEW - Nainital
 This popular vantage point, situated at 2,270 metres
above sea level, offers an excellent view of the northern
Himalayan ranges. The point is accessible by a chair
lift (ropeway) or you can hire horses and mountain ponies
to reach there. You can even reach the place on foot
but the climb is quite steep. From the top, with the
help of powerful binoculars, you can have a close up
view of Nanda Devi, one of the highest peaks in the
country.
NAINI PEAK - Nainital
Five kilometres from the lake lies the Naina Peak. At
2,611 metres, it is the highest peak bordering the lake.
A popular picnic spot, the peak offers a panoramic view
of the resort and a stunning view of the Himalayas including
Nanda Devi and the mountains on the Tibetan border.
DOROTHY’S SEAT - Nainital
Four kilometres to the west of the lake lies Dorothy’s
seat, also known as Tiffin Top. Here a seat was built
by an Englishman named Kellet in the memory of his wife,
who was killed in an air crash. The spot offers a partial
view of Nainital.
LAND’S END - Nainital
Located on the southern border of the lake, and standing
2,881 metres high, this hill offers a view of another
lake, Khurpa Tal.
HANUMAN GARHI - Nainital
Three kilometres south of Tallital lies Hanuman Garhi,
where there is a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
The place is also a good spot for viewing the setting
sun.
STATE OBSERVATORY - Nainital
Located around one kilometre from Hanuman Garhi on
the top of a ridge is the State Observatory. The observatory
is usually open to the public in the evenings but one
should confirm the timings from the tourist office before
visiting here.
THE MALL, NANITAL - Nainital
 The Mall is Nainital\’s popular promenade and the centre
of frenetic activity especially in the late afternoons.
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