Snow View Point, Nainital

At a distance of 3 km from Tallital Bus Stand & 2 km from Nainital Lake, Snow View Point is one of the most beautiful places in Nainital and also among the most visited Nainital tourist places. Situated at an altitude of 2,270 m, Snow view point offers excellent views of snowcapped mountains like Nanda Devi, Trishul and Nanda Kot. It also offers great views of Nainital Lake and the town. Snow view point is well connected by road but a ride in aerial ropeway from Mallital is the best way to reach this place.

In order to provide a perfect view to visitors, a pair of huge binoculars is installed at this spot. A small temple housing images of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman with Durga and Shiva is located on the peak. The Tibetan monastery Gadhan Kunkyop Ling Gompa of the Gelukpa order situated near Snow view point is also a must visit spot. An early morning trek to this place gives some of the best views of the great Himalayan ranges. A special attraction for the kids is an amusement park that has recently opened up here. The stalls at Snow View Point provide tea and some snacks.

Entry Fees and Timings of Snow View Point Nainital
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). The snow view point is open on all days of the week from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm except for Saturday.

Best Time to visit Snow View Point Nainital
Snow View Point offers the best view during summers, starting mid of march. The clear blue skies and pleasantly cold temperature ranging between 10 degrees to 27 degrees create the perfect aura for beholding the beauty that this place manifests.

Even during the winter season, the skies remain clear most of the times offering an equally magnificent view of the peaks. The temperature can get chilly during winter months starting from September. The temperature generally ranges between 0 degrees to 15 degrees.
It would be best if you avoid visiting the place during monsoon as there is always a risk of landslide and the clouds hinder the view of snowy peaks.