It is 26 Kms from Nainital and at 1220 mts above sea level. A pretty deep clean lake with its nine corner is a captivating site. 

Neem karoli baba ashram is 18 KMs from Nainital, Kainchi is a beautiful secluded mountain ashram located in Uttarakhand. Temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman adjacent to it is the Kainchi Temple and an Ashram built for devotees. 

Mukteshwar is 2286 mts in altitude and 51 Kms. from Nainital. It is surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest. It is the celebrated scenic spot overlooking long ranges of Himalaya. 

Famous for the temple of Lord Golu and Sainik school, it is at a distance of 3 Kms from Bhowali. 

Sattal is 22 KMs from Nainital and is at an altitude of 4495 ft. Sattal is an interconnected group of seven lakes which are among the few unpolluted fresh water bodies in India.  

Bhimtal is 20 KMs from Nainital and is the largest among a cluster of freshwater lakes huddled in the mountains of Uttarakhand. Bhimtal lake has an island at its centre. 

Khurpatal is 11 kms from Nainital and is a small hamlet frequented by the tourists for its pleasant climate and a beautiful lake with crystal clear water. For angling or fishing, this is the right place.

The Jim Corbett national park is 118 Kms. from Nainital (via Kaladhungi & Ramnagar) and it covers an area of 521 Sq. Kms.  The park occupies portions of Kalagarh and Ramnagar forest divisions.

Ramgarh is 35 KMs from Nainital, and is known as “Fruit bowl of Kumaon” for a variety of Himalayan fruits. Its famous for spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. 

The center of Nainital’s exquisite beauty is the beautiful Naini lake, which make you spellbound at night when the myriads of bulbs from the hill sides and large number hanging near the lake’s edge stab their magic light into its waters.

Naini lake offers ample opportunity for yachting, boating or paddling the boat. The north end of lake is called Mallital and the southern one is called Tallital.

Mall road (now named Govind Ballabh Pant Marg) is lined up by many hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, shops, banks etc and it runs on one of side of lake. Mall strolling is the famous attraction for all the tourists. This road is the main link joining Mallital and Tallital.

Thandi Road is on the other side of the lake. It's comparatively less busy and have Pashan devi temple. 

Flats are at the northern side of Naini lake and is a place for people from all walks of life. It has a play ground which is used for sports/ games and cultural activities. Famous Bhotia Market is in the flats where vendors sell fancy items. There is a band stand, Mosque, Gurudwara and Naina Devi temple.

Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo is at an altitude of 2100 meters and is 1 Km. away from bus stand. It has Monkeys, Himalayan black bear, Leopard, Siberian Tiger, Palm civet cat, Wolf, Silver Pheasants, Hill Fox,  Barking Deer, Sambhar. 

Raj Bhavan is official accommodation of Governor( Uttarakhand).  It has marvelous garden, Golf Links, Swimming Pool, Badminton court. The Governor’s House was built in the line of Buckingham Palace. 

Hanuman Garhi is a religious centre famous for its sun set view and is around 3.5 Kms from the bus stand. It has a temple complex presiding deity being Lord Hanuman besides Ramji and Shivji. 

Snow view is an easily accessible hill top, height 2270 mts. and around 2.5 Kms from Nainital town. The spot is accessible through rope way and well connected by motor able road. Snow view offers beautiful and breath taking picture of glittering snows of Himalayas. 

Kilbury is around 12 Kms from Nainital. Kilbury gives a breathtaking view of Himalayas. and  is an ideal spot for a quiet and peaceful holiday. 

Naina peak is the highest peak of the town, at an altitude of 2611 mts. and is around 6 Kms from Nainital. It commands an entrancing view of sparkling snow laden Himalayas  and a birds eye view of the lake city of Nainital.