Kumaon Lakes & Hills
Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal, with a day trip to Mukteshwar's orchards and Himalayan views.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- Starts inNainital
- RouteNainital
- Places1 destination
- StateUttarakhand, India
- Ideal forHill-station holidays, Couples' holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-19KTDM
Best time to visit: March to June and September to November



Trip overview
Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal, with a day trip to Mukteshwar's orchards and Himalayan views.
The route spends 4 nights in Nainital, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and couples' holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Nainital
- Arrive via Pantnagar Airport (PGH) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Naina Devi Temple: Lakeside Shakti shrine
Day 2Nainital: Snow View Point and Tiffin Top
- Snow View Point: Cable car to Himalayan views
- Tiffin Top: Viewpoint reached on foot or horseback
Day 3Nainital: Bhimtal and Sattal and Mukteshwar
- Bhimtal and Sattal: Quieter lakes nearby
- Mukteshwar: Orchards and Himalayan views, 50 km away
Day 4Nainital: Cable car and Lake-hopping day
- Cable car
- Lake-hopping day
Day 5Depart from Nainital
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Realistic drive times on hill roads
- Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
- Warm layers advised even in summer
- A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible
- One special dinner or experience suggested at each stop
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Nainital: Stay at Bhimtal or Sattal if you prefer quiet; Nainital is a short drive away.
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