Day 1:
International arrival in Delhi. Overnight.
Day 2:
Early morning board train to Haldwani. Then drive to Nainital. Overnight in Nainital.
Day 3:
Day free for Sightseeing of Nainital. Places to see in Nainital:-
Lands End (2218m) -
As the name suggests, after getting to this area, one feels that the end of land has come. The view of the neighboring hills and valley and the Khurpatal Lake is exquisite from here.
St. John Church - One of the oldest and beautiful church with a marvelous interior and stained glasses on the windows with two important memorial - one commemorates those who were killed in the landslide of 1880 in Nainital and other is memorial tablet of the members of the Indian Civil Service who were killed in the First World War (1914-18). The site was chosen as early as 1844 and was first opened on April 2, 1848.
Hanuman Garh (1915m)
- About 3 Km from the town. It is a famous shrine of great sanctity and is very popular for its sun set views.
High Altitude Zoo (2075m) –
About 1.5 Km from the bus terminus, have some of the endangered animal species like Siberian tiger, Leopard and Himalayan Black Deer etc.
State Observatory (1951m)
– About 4.4 Km from the bus station and centre of astronomical studies and optical tracking of artificial satellites.
Raj Bhawan
– About 2 Km from the bus terminus, it is the foundation stone of the Naini Tal Government House, modeled after Buckingham Palace was laid on April 27, 1897 and the building was completed in March 1900. The architecture of Raj Bhawan has been professionally described as of the early domestic gothic style. The house stands upon a plateau, and the combined effect of its environs, the vividly green lawn, grey stone steps and well grown old deodar trees is dignified, peaceful and strongly reminiscent of the English countryside. The Raj Bhawan has a rich collection of 19th and 20th century weapons like lances, swords, muzzle loaders etc, including weapons seized from the legendary Sultana Daku, Elephant Tusks and other trophies and collection of Medals and antique furniture.
Kilbury (2528m)
– About 11 Kms from the town, it is a sanctum of bio-diversity and an ideal place for bird watchers and nature lovers for a quiet and peaceful holiday.
Ghorakhal Temple (1706m) -
Only 3 Km from Bhowali is Ghorakhal, famous temple of Lord Golla – “The God of Justice”.
Kaladhungi
– About 34 Km from Naini Tal via Khurpatal, Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter and writer spent most of his life here. Today the building where he stayed has been converted into a museum and his belongings housed there remind us of that great hunter. In close proximity to Kaladhungi is the Corbett Fall, a beautiful water fall in the midst of sub-tropical forest. This forest is very well maintained and is extremely rich in bio-diversity.
Day 4:
Short night trek:-
Naina Peak (2611m) -
It is the most popular picnic spot in Kumaon as the sparkling snow laden Himalaya can be seen in their towering glory from this beautiful spot. It is 5.6 Kms from the town and one of the most beautiful treks with soft cool air, the shade of the trail trees, the songs of the birds and quaint summerhouse.
Snow-View (2270m) -
It is an undesirably beautiful and breath taking place with picturesque of the glittering snows.
Day 5:
Morning boating on Naini Lake. Afternoon, drive back to Kathgodam and board train back to Delhi. End of trip.
