Nainital
Booked by 200+ this week
Short walk from Naini Lake promenade
A brisk walk from the most-loved street of Nainital-Mall Road, goSTOPS Nainital is tucked away in a quiet corner of the hamlet. Featuring locally sourced wooden furniture, the hostel lets you sway to and fro on a web of hammocks in the garden area lit up with bamboo lamps.
goSTOPS Nainital
16, 1, Ayarpatta, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001
Booked by 200+ this week
Short walk from Naini Lake promenade
A brisk walk from the most-loved street of Nainital-Mall Road, goSTOPS Nainital is tucked away in a quiet corner of the hamlet. Featuring locally sourced wooden furniture, the hostel lets you sway to and fro on a web of hammocks in the garden area lit up with bamboo lamps.
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A brisk walk from the most-loved street of Nainital-Mall Road, goSTOPS Nainital is tucked away in a quiet corner of the hamlet. Featuring locally sourced wooden furniture, the hostel lets you sway to and fro on a web of hammocks in the garden area lit up with bamboo lamps.
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Getting Here
16, 1, Ayarpatta, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001
Everyday vibes
Evenings at goSTOPS
Wildlife Corbett Park
Thu, May 14
9:00 PM
₹3699/ Person
Ayarpata Hill Hike - Sunrise / Sunset
Thu, May 14
6:00 AM
₹719/ Person
Bhimtal & Sattal Day Trip
Thu, May 14
8:00 AM
₹2799/ Person
Mukhteshwar Day Trip
Thu, May 14
8:00 AM
₹3299/ Person
Evening Star Gazing Session
Thu, May 14
7:00 PM
₹889/ Person
Solar Observation with Hands-on Telescope
Thu, May 14
9:00 AM
₹619/ Person
Hydro Rocketry Workshop
Thu, May 14
9:00 AM
₹519/ Person
Cheena Peak Hike – Bird’s Eye View of Nainital
Thu, May 14
6:00 AM
₹1079/ Person
Things to do in Nainital
Tiffin Top
A scenic viewpoint above Nainital famous for forest treks, pony rides, and panoramic valley views — effort-heavy climb, reward-heavy sunset scenes.
Kilbury & Pangot Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary
A peaceful forest sanctuary near Nainital known for rich birdlife, quiet trails, and nature-heavy slow travel — ideal for early mornings and vibe resets.
Paragliding in Bhimtal
A high-adrenaline paragliding experience near Nainital offering stunning aerial views of Bhimtal Lake — perfect for thrill seekers chasing a 10-minute main-character moment.
Kainchi Dham – Shri Neeb Karori Baba Ashram
A peaceful spiritual retreat near Nainital surrounded by lush greenery — known for its calming energy, quiet vibes, and legendary visitors like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.
Woodland Waterfall
A quiet, hidden waterfall near Nainital reached via a short forest walk — perfect for peaceful nature time, light trekking, and aesthetic “healing arc” moments.
Land’s End Picnic Spot
A dramatic cliffside viewpoint where Nainital quite literally ends — perfect for golden-hour views, quiet reflection, and picnic scenes straight out of a movie montage.
Naina Peak West
The highest viewpoint in Nainital offering panoramic Himalayan and lake views — a rewarding trek that trades breathlessness for unbeatable peace and perspective.
Café LakeSide
A lakeside café in Nainital with calming views, cozy seating, and comfort drinks — perfect for slow conversations, window seats, and watching the town float by.
Tamang Momos Fast Food
A no-frills local momo joint in Nainital serving spicy, soul-healing momos — perfect for budget bites, street-food cravings, and Mall Road recovery meals.
Anupam Restaurant
A comfort-food favourite in Nainital serving hearty North Indian meals and filling thalis — perfect for no-brainer lunches, family dinners, and post-walk hunger attacks.
Zooby's Kitchen
A legendary lakeside restaurant on Mall Road known for smoky tandoori chicken, hearty North Indian meals, and crowd-heavy but worth-it dinner vibes with a view.
Raj Bhavan (Governor’s House)
A grand Victorian-era governor’s residence in Nainital with manicured gardens, gothic architecture, and serious “born-rich” energy — perfect for quiet walks and aesthetic photos.
Sattal Lake
A serene cluster of seven freshwater lakes near Nainital, known for calm waters, birdlife, kayaking, and zero tourist chaos — ideal for slow travel and mental resets.
Tower 360
A paid viewing tower near Snow View Point that takes you slightly higher for panoramic Himalayan and valley views — a quick thrill add-on for view chasers and sunset seekers.
Snow View Point
A popular viewpoint in Nainital offering breathtaking Himalayan views via a ropeway ride — a classic must-do spot for mountain panoramas, quick thrills, and core hill-station memories.
Nainital Lake
A central freshwater lake in Nainital and the heart of the town, famous for boating, scenic walks, and postcard-worthy hill views — a non-negotiable stop on any Nainital trip.
Jim Corbett National Park
The OG jungle safari destination of India, famous for tiger reserves, dense forests, and adrenaline-filled jeep safaris — where every rustle feels personal.
Mall Road
The most iconic stretch in Nainital — a lakeside promenade packed with street food, shops, evening vibes, and zero chance of self-control over spending.
Camel’s Back
A quiet hiking spot in Nainital known for its camel-shaped rock formation, panoramic valley views, and unreal sunrise/sunset vibes — perfect for slow walks, deep thoughts, and main-character moments.
Kasar Devi Temple
A mystical hilltop temple near Almora famous for its alleged magnetic energy zone, ancient spiritual history, and insane 360° Himalayan views — equal parts cosmic curiosity and peaceful escape.
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