Snow View Point, Nainital
Located at 3 km from the Nainital town, Snow View Point is one of the most visited places by tourists for watching the majestic Himalayas from Nainital. It is known as the best viewpoint in Nainital. It is well connected by road but an adventurous ride in aerial ropeway from Mallital is always worth it.
Snow view point offers tourists an excellent view of snow-capped mountains like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Nanda Kot.
Before Sikkim became a part of India, Naina Devi was India's highest peak.
Things to Do at Snow View Point
- Located on the hilltop of Malltai, indulge in the mesmerizing beauty of the snowy peaks.
- Try your hands on shooting at the shooting stalls installed right outside the point.
- There are other fun games and rides for children too where they can even win some goodies and prices.
- Comfort yourself at the benches laid around and cherish the ambiance while nibbling on to these delicacies.
How to Reach Snow View Point
The Snow View Point can be reached by two modes of transportation- via road and aerial ropeway.
The aerial ropeway is the best and most preferred way to reach Snow View Point. The cable car pickup point is in front of Naini Lake, which itself is a beautiful and most-visited tourist destination in Nainital.
- Nearest Railway Station - Kathgodam Railway Station - 35 km
- Nearest Airport - Pantnagar Airport - 72 km
- Nearest Roadways Bus Stand - Tallital, Nainital - 3.7 km /15 mins
Best Time to Visit Snow View Point
Snow View Point offers the best view during summers, starting from the mid of March. Pleasant and cold temperatures ranging between 10 degrees to 27 degrees create the perfect aura for beholding the beauty of this place.
Even during the winter season, the skies remain clear most of the time offering an equally magnificent view of the peaks. The temperature generally ranges between 0 degrees to 15 degrees starting from the month of September.
It is always advised not to visit during the monsoon season.
Entry Fee at Snow View Point
You can witness the beauty Snow View Point offers without any entry fees. However, you will have to pay for reaching there (via cab or ropeway).
- 300 per person for Adults
- 200 per person for Children
- 20 per Binocular
Visiting Timings of Snow View Point
The snow viewpoint is open on all days of the week from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm except for Saturday.
List of Attractions near Snow View Point
- Small temple housing images of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman with Durga, and Shiva are located in the viewpoint.
- A Tibetan Monastery Gadhan Kunkyop Ling Gompa of the Gelukpa order
