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Naini Lake

Central lake surrounded by the busy hill town of Nainital.
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Photo: Galvadin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

From a boat, the town's slopes form a bowl around the water at the heart of Nainital.

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02 — About

About Naini Lake

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We’re still writing about Naini Lake: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Spring; autumn; winter
Time of day
Early morning or evening
Crowds
Very high in peak season

Time and effort

Time needed
1–3 hours
Difficulty
Not applicable

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Boating fee varies
Parking
Designated paid parking; capacity constrained
Permits
Follow boating rules and town traffic restrictions

On the ground

Local food
Bal mithai, bun tikki, local sweets
Access
Road, bus and taxi; traffic restrictions common
Families
Family-friendly with crowd planning
Mobile network
Generally available

Stay safe

Wear life jackets, follow boating limits and avoid overcrowded roads.

Where it is

Nainital, Uttarakhand

29.39° N 79.46° E

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