Snow View Point
About
Snow View Point at 2,270 metres offers the best-known Nainital view, reached by a ropeway from the Mallital end of the Nainital lake. On mornings with clear Nainital weather, the ridge overlooks the Garhwal-Kumaon snow range, with Nanda Devi visible directly ahead. A small Mundiyapani temple and a telescope stand at the summit platform, a must-visit spot in Nainital.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Nanda Devi View
Directly ahead, the Nanda Devi peak provides the ultimate Nainital view, framing the skyline with Trishul, Panchachuli, and Kedarnath Dome.
Ropeway Ride
The cable car climbs 705 metres in three minutes, with a great Nainital view of the town and Nainital lake opening up below.
Mundiyapani Temple
A small stone temple dedicated to Mata Mundiyapani stands at the summit, offering an airy terrace with a panoramic Nainital view.
Things to Know
- •Ropeway runs 10 AM to 5 PM
- •Return tickets required — one-way is not allowed
- •Arrive early for snow views; clouds build by noon
- •Winter (November-February) gives the clearest peaks
- •Summit has food stalls and a viewing platform
- •Telescope available for a small fee
