Naukuchiatal is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Kumaon in Uttarakhand. It is known for its breathtaking smoky mountains, 175-foot-deep Nine Corners Lake, paragliding and other adventure activities.

Get in

The lake is 4 km from Bhimtal and 26 km from Nainital.

By rail

The nearest railway station is Kathgodam.

By plane

The nearest airport in Pantnagar (PGH ^IATA) just 56 km driving distance from Naukuchiatal.

Get around

Shikara boats

Naukuchiatal is nicely connected with the different towns, with buses frequently running.

See

Bijroligaon

• Bijroli Village, Naukuchiatal Road (1 km distance away from Hanuman Mandir, above Green Valley Hotel). A small village (Gaon) near Pandeygaon on Naukuchiatal Road, surrounded by lush-green smoky mountains and home to hundreds of bird species, this village is about 800 m away from Bhaktidham Ashram and 1.2 km from Naukuchiatal Lake. (updated Feb 2019)

Hanuman Temple at Naukuchiatal

• 1 Jungaliagaon, Near Bijroli (5 km driving distance from Naukuchiatal Lake). Jungaliagaon is a small village 7500 ft above sea level, popular amongst nature and paragliding lovers and home to more than 200 bird species. (updated Feb 2019)

• Sattal Lake (Sat Tal) (near Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal hill stations). An interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes in the Lower Himalayan Range. (updated Feb 2019)

• Hanuman Mandir Bhaktidham (Hanuman Garhi), Naukuchiatal Rd (near Kamaltaal). 52-foot-high statue of the monkey god Hanuman. It has a vaishno devi gufa (cave) as well. A separate durga temple allows elderly folks to have darshan without going through the gufa. (updated Feb 2019)

Do

There are opportunities of angling and bird watching in the valley. Other activities include parasailing, paragliding, fishing, rowing, paddling and yachting.

• Hot air balloon ride

• Mountain/quad biking One can do enjoy quad biking ride near Naukuchiatal or Lotus (Kamal) Lake.

• Shikara boating in one of the deepest lakes (185 feet) of Nainital district.

• Paragliding (There are 12 paragliding points located on the road going to Jungaliagoan)

• Kayaking
• Zip River Crossing
• Rope Cycling
• Fishing

• Zorbing

• Trekking

Buy

• Mini Shopping Mart, Naukuchiatal Road (4 km away from Naukuchiatal). Apart from the main Bhimtal market, there are multiple local shops on Naukuchiatal Road itself from where one can buy all daily essential products easily. (updated Feb 2019)

Eat

• Do Baati Restaurant, Naukuchiatal Rd, ☏ +91 72480 26677. Valley view restaurant popular amongst tourists visiting Naukuchiatal or Bhaktidham temple. (updated Feb 2019)
• Balaji Restaurant (opposite Hanuman Mandir Bhakti Dham), ☏ +91 97193 96447. (updated Feb 2019)
• Aipan Restaurant, Naukuchiatal Rd, Siloti Pant, ☏ +91 72528 56687. within walking distance from Naukuchiatal & Lotus Lake. (updated Feb 2019)
• Cafe by the Lake, Naukuchiatal Road, ☏ +91 73107 93352. 11AM to 8PM. Calming garden cafe by the lake with a menu based around the cuisine of Greece. (updated Feb 2019)

Drink

• Whisky, beer and wine shops can be found in Bhimtal market, just 5 km driving distance away.

Sleep

• The Royal Homestay, Bijroli Village, ☏ +91 97564 79092, info@theroyalhomestay.com. Check-in: noon, check-out: 11AM. The interior of this homestay can accommodate more than 6 guests and it has 3 designer bedrooms (attached bath), dining table for 6, and fully-equipped kitchen with balcony facing the mountains. (updated Feb 2019)
• Club Mahindra Resort, Bohra Gaon, Nainital, ☏ +91 80064 02770. Set on over a hectare of lush grounds overlooking Naukuchiatal lake. (updated Feb 2019)
• The Bungalows, Village Bohragoan, ☏ +91 95550 88000. (updated Feb 2019)

Go next

• Bhowali
• Kathgodam