3 Days Trip from Delhi to Nainital

Your Itinerary Introduction

Picture this: the city lights fade behind you as dawn breaks over the highway. You’re heading toward the hills, where the air is crisp and the lakes shimmer like scattered jewels. By early afternoon, you’ll trade the plains for pine-scented mountain breezes. Welcome to Nainital—where your adventure truly begins.

Saturday – The Journey Begins

Delhi to Nainital | Lake Magic & Evening Strolls

Start your trip early (6:00 AM) to beat the traffic. Arrive by afternoon, check-in, and let the mountain air reset your mind.

Afternoon Arrival

Check into your hotel and drop your bags—this cozy space will be your mountain home for the next two nights.
Lunch break at your hotel or head straight to Zooby’s Lake View for a meal with panoramic views that’ll make you forget you’re hungry.

Evening Exploration

Naina Devi Temple – Start your Nainital experience with blessings at this sacred lakeside temple.
Naini Lake Boating – Glide across the emerald-green lake as the sun begins its descent.
Mall Road Evening Walk – Stroll along the promenade, grab a creamy softy, shop for souvenirs, and soak in the evening buzz.

Dinner Options

Café Lakeside for dinner with a view, or Simz Café for a cozy ambiance.

Overnight Stay: Nainital

Sunday – Peaks, Caves & Hidden Lakes

Full Day Nainital Exploration | Nature’s Playground

Today is all about discovering Nainital’s treasures—from soaring viewpoints that make your heart skip a beat to secret caves and tranquil lakes that few travelers take the time to visit.

Morning Adventures

Snow View Point (via Ropeway) – Take a thrilling cable car ride up to 2,270 meters where the Himalayan peaks spread before you like a white crown.
Eco Cave Garden – Descend into these playful interconnected caves. Duck through narrow passages and emerge giggling with your friends.

Afternoon: The Lake Circuit

Venture beyond Nainital to discover the quieter, equally stunning lakes.

Bhimtal – Larger and less touristy than Naini Lake, with an island at its center.
Sattal – “Seven Lakes” nestled amid dense forests. Nature whispers here.
Naukuchiatal – The “nine-cornered lake.” Legend says if you spot all nine corners, your wishes come true.

Alternative: If you prefer relaxing, skip the lake circuit and enjoy a nature walk along Thandi Sadak followed by coffee at a hillside café.

Overnight Stay: Nainital

Monday – One Last Mountain Morning

Nainital to Delhi | Memories & Homeward Hearts

Morning Choices

Breakfast at hotel – Fuel up for the journey ahead.
Choose Your Final Adventure:

Option A: Nainital Zoo
Home to rare Himalayan wildlife including snow leopards, Tibetan wolves, and colorful pheasants.

Option B: Tiffin Top
A short trek to another stunning viewpoint where the morning light makes everything look like a painting.

The Journey Home

Hotel Checkout between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Lunch en route in Haldwani.
The Drive Back – Watch the mountains shrink in the rearview mirror as stories from the weekend fill the car.
Expected Arrival in Delhi by 7:30–8:00 PM.