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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsBoating during daytime hours
Entry feeFree to visit; boating charged
Best time to visitMarch to June and October to December
From city centreTown centre
LocationNainital, Uttarakhand
Know before you go
About Naini Lake
Naini Lake is the shimmering crescent-shaped freshwater lake around which the town of Nainital is built. Boating — by pedal boat, rowboat or yacht — is the classic Nainital experience, with the hills reflected in the water. The Naina Devi temple sits on its northern shore and the lively Mall Road runs along one side.
Getting there
How to Reach Naini Lake
In the centre of Nainital; walkable from most of the town and Mall Road.
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Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit
More places in Nainital to see on the same trip, nearest first.
≈ 1.6 km
Naina Devi Temple
Revered Shakti Peetha temple on the shore of Naini Lake.
1.6 km awayView details →
≈ 1.7 km
Snow View Point
Popular viewpoint reached by cable car, with Himalayan panoramas.
1.7 km awayView details →
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≈ 12 km
Naukuchiatal
Tranquil nine-cornered lake near Nainital, quieter than the main town, good for boating.
12 km awayView details →
Mall Road Nainital
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Tiffin Top
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≈ Straight-line distance from Naini Lake. The road route is usually longer.
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