India, April 27 -- Nainital, the city of lakes, is a popular hill station in Uttarakhand, especially for tourists from the northern plains looking for cooler climes during peak summers. As a result, this former British retreat can get crowded during peak season. Our curated list brings you some of the best offbeat places to visit near Nainital, offering similar gorgeous views and pleasant weather without throngs of tourists.

Best offbeat tourist places near Nainital

Pithoragarh (175 km away)

Pithoragarh | Image credit: Kamal Singh/Unsplash

Snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and gushing rivers define Pithoragarh's stunning natural beauty. With average temperatures ranging from 14.9degC to 26.9degC, it is one of the most popular...