Lakes & Scenic Views

Scenic Viewpoints and Panoramic Vistas

Uttarakhand offers vantage points from where visitors can witness Himalayan peaks, river valleys, forests, and townscapes.

 A. Tiffin Top (Dorothy’s Seat), Nainital

• Offers a panoramic view of Nainital town and surrounding hills
• Ideal picnic spot at 2,290 meters

 B. Snow View Point, Nainital

• Accessible by cable car
• Views of Nanda Devi, Trisul, and Nanda Kot peaks

 C. Gun Hill, Mussoorie

• Second highest peak of Mussoorie
• Access: Ropeway or trek
• Offers views of Doon Valley and Himalayan ranges

 D. Kausani

• Nicknamed the “Switzerland of India”
• Offers 300-km wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Panchachuli, and Trishul

 E. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Viewpoint (Zero Point)

• 2,420 meters altitude
• Offers views of Himalayan peaks such as Kedarnath, Shivling, Nanda Devi, and Chaukhamba

 F. Chopta (Mini Switzerland)

• Scenic meadow with views of snow-clad peaks
• Starting point for Tungnath-Chandrashila trek