Located at an elevation of 2084m above sea level, Nainital is a popular hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The hill station is surrounded by mesmerizing mountains on all sides and the enchanting Naini Lake in the middle. The presence of mountains like Naina, Deopatha and Aryapatha makes the site a perfect place for trekking activities. Presence of luxury hotels in Nainital make sure tourists flock to these town all around the year to participate in various mountainous activities like trekking. Here are the top 7 trekking trails in Nainital:
1. Roopkund trek
The Roopkund trek is most famous for the Roopkund Lake, which is home to human skeletons! The trek will take you through pristine mountainous rivers, enchanting ridges, lush green forests of rhododendron and oak and beautiful meadows. The trek fall under the moderate to difficult category.
2. Naina Peak trek
Trekking to the highest peak in Nainital, Naina peak amidst lush green forests home to numerous species of birds is an enthralling experience. From the Naina Peak, panoramic views of the beautiful city of Nainital and its surroundings can be seen. The summit also gives a glimpse of the snow-Clad Nanda Devi.
3. Corbett trek
The Corbett to Kunjkharak trek is a 3-day 2-night activity starting from Jim Corbett National Park. The trekking trail goes through the foothills of the Akashkanda hill, Domas village, innumerous rivers and streams and beautiful dense Deodar forests.
4. Snow View Trek
The Snow View trekking trail, just 3 km from Nainital offers captivating views of the city of Nainital. At the summit, you get an experience a bird's eye view of a 350km long stretch of a snow-clad Himalayan mountain range. The Snow View Point at the top also has a temple having images of Lord Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva.
5. Tiffin Top Trek
The Tiffin Top trekking trail will take you through lush greenery and scenic beauty of the Himalayas. Just 4km from Nainital, the trek offers scintillating views of the hill station and the Kumaon hills. Tiffin top is also known as Dorothy's seat.
6. Pangot trek
Pangot is situated just 13km from the city of Nainital. The Nainital Pangot trek is perfect for bird lovers. The place is known to be home to more than 200 species of birds. The Pangot trek is a good gateway for people staying in the luxury resorts in Nainital.
7. Pindari Glacier trek
The trip to the Pindari Glacier is a once in a lifetime opportunity for trekkers to view the scintillating picturesque grandeur of the Himalayas. The trekking trail takes one pass beautiful waterfalls, garden of wild flowers, and rhododendron and lofty hills.
Presence of local guides in Nainital makes the trekking trails more experience rich and enjoyable. Owing to the perfect climate all throughout the year, the trekking trails remain open throughout the year barring one or two. If you are a nature lover and is avid trekker then you must come and explore the beautiful trekking trails near Nainital.
Martin Wynn
