Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo, Nainital

Name: Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
Address: Nainital, India
Telephone: +91 98991 75771

#1 among attractions in Nainital

Top attraction, Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo

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Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo is a high altitude zoo situated in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Established in 1984 and opened to public in 1995, it is situated on the Sher Ka Danda hill at a height of 2,100 metres above sea-level and is spread over 4.6 hectares. It is the only High Altitude Zoo in north India, besides those in Darjeeling and Sikkim. Over the years it has become a popular tourist attraction ()

Opened: 1 June 1995 (30 years ago)Elevation: 6926 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°22'52"N, 79°28'8"E

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Nainital India

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Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bhimtal Lake, Ghorakhal, Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve, Nainital Lake.

6 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Bhimtal Lake, Bhowali
154 min walk • Bhimtal is a lake in the town of Bhimtal, in Kumaon, with a masonry dam built in 1883 creating the storage facility. It is the largest lake in Nainital district which is also known as the "Lake district of India". It is also the largest lake of Kumaon.
~320 ftSW
Temple
Ghorakhal, Nainital
2 min walk • Ghorakal is the place situated in the Nainital district of the Uttarakhand state of India Ghorakhal means pond for water to horses. It is the picturesque site at the height of more than 2,000 m.
1.1 miW
Area
Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve, Nainital
30 min walk • Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the Nainital district of the state of Uttarakhand in India. This reserve forest is located in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and placed inside Nainital forest division.
1.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Nainital Lake
34 min walk • Nainital, also known as Naini Lake, is a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the township of Nainital in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India. It is tectonic in origin and is kidney shaped or crescent shaped and has an outfall at the southeastern end. Nainital, along with other lakes of Kumaon, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kumaon.
5.9 miSE
Town
Bhimtal
150 min walk • Bhimtal Lake is the centerpiece of the town, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy boating and birdwatching amidst the stunning natural surroundings. The lake is surrounded by lush greenery and is a popular spot for picnics and leisurely strolls.
1.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Kumaun University, Nainital
40 min walk • Kumaun University is a state university headquartered in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. In 2017, it hosted the first Kautik Student Film Festival.
1 miNW
Sailing, Yacht club
Nainital Yacht Club, Nainital
27 min walk • Nainital Yacht Club is a yacht club that was founded in 1910 by the British, and is located at the Boat House Club in Nainital, a hill station in Uttarakhand, India. Situated along Nainital Lake at an elevation of 2,084 m, it is the highest yacht club in India and among the highest in the world.