There is something about Nainital that works its way under your skin. The lake at dawn, still as glass. The pine-scented cold that hits you at night. The mist that swallows the town and makes it feel like no other place exists. Whatever it is — we will get you there properly.
Most people come for the lake. They stay for everything else — the steaming chai at a roadside stall after a morning row, the mist that rolls through the pines and makes the whole valley disappear, the Nanda Devi temple bells echoing at dusk.
Nainital sits at 2,084 metres, tucked in a natural bowl of seven hills. The lake is shaped like an eye — that is what Naini means — and it is impossibly blue on a clear October morning. Around it, the town unfolds slowly: old Raj-era buildings, rowboats, Tibetan stalls, and the best momos you will find north of Sikkim.
Whether you have a long weekend or a full week, there is a package here that fits. Every one is fully customisable — just tell us what you need.
"Two days is enough to remember forever."
"The complete Kumaon experience — lakes, forests, temples."
"Go further, stay longer, miss nothing."
"Because your first trip together should be unforgettable."
"Where the kids fall in love with nature and parents finally relax."
"10+ people? Even better. We live for big group energy."
Every TraveloTrend package includes the following as standard.
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| Hotel accommodation (as per package) | Air / train tickets to Kathgodam |
| Daily breakfast (all packages) | Personal shopping and expenses |
| Private cab from Delhi / Kathgodam | Entry fees (approx ₹200–500) |
| All local sightseeing transfers | Adventure activities (charged separately) |
| Naini Lake boat ride | Meals not mentioned in package |
| 24 / 7 WhatsApp travel support | Travel insurance (recommended) |
Not a list of attractions. A real picture of what happens when everything is sorted and you can just enjoy.
Nainital is worth visiting in almost any month. But if you want to see it at its very best, here is what each season actually feels like on the ground.
| Season | Months | Temperature | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Summer | March – June | 10 – 25°C | Sightseeing, families, honeymoons |
| Monsoon | July – August | 16 – 20°C | Avoid — road risks |
| Post-Monsoon | September – November | 8 – 22°C | Best Himalayan views, clearest skies |
| Winter | December – February | 2 – 12°C | Snow seekers, quiet escapes |
We have stayed in most of them ourselves. Every property we recommend has been visited, evaluated, and found genuinely good — not just on paper.
Mallital, Nainital — Lakeside
Wake up to the lake right outside your window. These properties sit directly on the lakefront — you can hear the water and watch the morning mist lift from your bed. Rooms are spacious, service is attentive, and the views from the dining area make breakfast an occasion.
Upper Mall Road · Tallital
British-era architecture meets modern comfort. Wood-panelled rooms, fireplaces that actually work in winter, creaky floorboards that tell stories. Some of the best-loved stays in Nainital are these old bungalow properties where the owner knows every guest by name.
Bhimtal Lake Road, Bhimtal — 24 km from Nainital
Completely different world from Nainital town. These properties sit overlooking Bhimtal Lake in near-complete silence. Bonfire by the water at night, birdsong instead of traffic, forest paths from the door. If you value peace over convenience, this is your base.
These are real messages people sent us after getting back — edited only for length, nothing else.
We booked the honeymoon package and the arrangements exceeded what we expected. The room had rose petals and a little welcome note. The private boating at sunset — I have never seen my wife so happy. The water was completely still, the mountains were gold. It did not feel like a tourist package at all. It felt like someone had planned it just for us. Which, I suppose, they had.
I travelled with my parents (both in their 60s) and my kids (ages 6 and 9). I was nervous about the mixed group, different pace requirements. But the family package handled everything. The cab was comfortable for my parents, the hotel had lift access, and the Eco Cave was genuinely exciting for the kids. My mother said it was the best trip of her life. She texted me about it three separate times after we returned.
My company’s annual outing — 28 people, two departments that do not usually get along. TraveloTrend managed the logistics without a single hitch. The Bhimtal bonfire night is when things really broke open: people from different teams were singing old film songs at 11 pm in the mountains. Three colleagues have already booked personal family trips through them since.
Real questions, real answers. If yours is not here — just WhatsApp us. We reply fast.
TraveloTrend was born from a personal love for Uttarakhand. Our founders have driven the Kathgodam ghat road more times than they can count. They know which hotel’s lake-view room is actually lake-view and which is just described that way. That local knowledge is what every package is built on.
Tell us the basics — we’ll get back with a custom quote within 2 hours.
Or message us directly on WhatsApp — even faster.
Every week you do not book is a week you are not sitting in a rowboat watching the mist lift off Naini Lake at 6 am. We will sort everything else — you just need to say yes.
Peak season dates fill fast — especially lake-view rooms for October and May.