Mall Road Nainital

About Mall Road Nainital Nainital


The Mall road has an image of its own imprinted in the minds of the residents of India. There isn’t just one mall road in India, you can easily spot one in Shimla, Mussoorie, and many more hill stations. Every tourist destination has a mall road or a famous market. Mall road here is a name given to street shops where the vendors sell all kinds of items, it can be a series of shops or a series of tents and tables set up along the corners of the roads. Here the vendors place the stuff they are interested in selling on a table at very reasonable rates and one should visit such places only when they have ample time up their sleeves. 
The best time of the day to visit a Mall Road is after the sunset. The street lights up and comes to life as more shops are set up and people stop by to shop till they drop. If you are a shopaholic and you are visiting a place that has a Mall road then we suggest you carry only the daily essentials with you and visit the Mall road on the very first day of your trip. Shop a few clothes of your choice and that is how you can save yourself from carrying heavy bags. 
The Mall Road of Nainital is extremely popular amongst tourists. This Mall road is set up on a street that runs along the Naini lake. The Britishers introduced the trend of Mall Roads in India, this mall road connects Tallital and Mallital, two essential corners of the city. Here you will find a lot of tourists as well as locals walking through the market, shop hopping, and enjoying their evening. Nainital mall road's timing for shops to open is from 9:00 am- 10:00 pm.

Mall Road Nainital

Weather : 19° C

Timings :9:00 am- 10:00 pm (for shops)

Time Required : Open 24 hours

Entry Fee : Free entry

Contact Number: +91 9024104977

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The Mall Road of Nainital is a paradise for shopaholics. Nainital mall road shopping is a famous activity taken up by tourists. It was built during the British Raj, the colonial times. This is a market where you can find the best of everything from clothing stores to cafes, from restaurants to banks, you name it and it is here. 

The location of the Market adds more life to it, imagine bedding on a well-lit street along the Naini Lake in the evening while you lazily walk around and purchase things of your choice and munch on some local street food. It does sound fun and an experience everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. 

While you explore the Mall road there are a few things that you should purchase for sure:

  • Bamboo Fabric
  • Woolen Cardigans
  • Papaya Fabric clothes
  • Woolen Shawls
  • Beautifully made woolen shrugs
  • Carved artifacts
  • Handicrafts and showpieces
  • Dried up flowers and leaves which will make the walls of your house stand out. 
  • Beautifully made candles, vintage candles, and fragrant ones are available too. The candles here are so pretty that they will steal your heart away.

Famous food :

  • Momos
  • Bal Mithai
  • Ras Baadi
  • Chowmein
  • Bhatt ki Churkani
  • Arsa
  • Pizza
  • Sizzlers
  • Bun Tikka

Tips for visiting


  • Carry light bags while exploring Mall Road.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
  • Carry a water bottle and something to snack on along with you.
  • Do try the street food while you shop, the foodie in you will be happy.
  • Bargain as much as you want because this is the right place to hone your skills. 
  • If you are a shopaholic while sopping remind yourself that you will have to carry the heavy baggage yourself. 
  • Avoid spending money on things that are of no use to you, they may seem pretty and tempting but skip such items. 
  • You can see the Mall road whenever you wish to but if you want to visit the shops then go between 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. 
  • There are a lot of rules and regulations when it comes to parking at Mall road and driving there. Some of which are:
  • Heavy vehicles are allowed from - 8:00 am to 10.30 am & 2.30 pm to 10.30 pm
  • Light Vehicles are allowed from- 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm
  • Rickshaws are allowed from- 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Best time to visit


Nearby Atractions


  • Naini Lake
  • Naina Devi Temple
  • Eco Cave Garden
  • Khurpa Taal
  • Governor’s House Raj Bhawan
  • Kainchi Dham 
  • Bhimtal Lake
  • Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

Nearby Hotels


  • Hotel New Bharat
  • Oak Shade Hotel
  • Hotel New Payal
  • Hotel Classic The Mall
  • Prem Sarovar
  • Ashok Hotel
  • Wooden Paradise
  • Fern Villas

Interesting Facts About Mall Road Nainital


Nearby Restaurants


  • Cafe LakeSide
  • Machan Restaurant
  • Anupam Restaurant
  • Zooby’s Kitchen
  • Cafe Chica
  • Sonam Fast Food
  • Sher-e-Punjab

Mall Road Nainital location Map

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Getting In nainital

BY AIR

The nearest Domestic Airport to Nainital is Pantnagar Airport, Pantnagar, which is roughly one hour away from the city. It is well connected to New Delhi and Mumbai via various flights. Once you reach Nanital from the airport, it will hardly take any time to cover the 7.9 km distance by either a private cab or a public mode of transport.

BY ROAD

The roadways Bus Stand of Nainital is 1.1 km away from the Mall road. You can either walk to the destination or hire an auto.

BY RAIL

You will have to get down at Kathgodam railway station which is 34km away from Nainital. From here you can either get on a bus, hire a private cab or search for a sharing one to reach Nainital. Once you reach Nainital figuring your way out to the Mall road won’t be tricky.

BY Car

Infographic of Mall Road Nainital

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  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

People Also Ask About Mall Road Nainital

Yes, the Mall Road in Nainital is open today.

No, Mall Road is not closed on Monday.

Hotels on mall road Nainital are:

  • Hotel New Bharat
  • Oak Shade Hotel
  • Hotel New Payal
  • Hotel Classic The Mall
  • Prem Sarovar
  • Ashok Hotel
  • Wooden Paradise
  • Fern Villas

Light Vehicles are allowed from- 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm on Mall Road. Parking is strictly prohibited. Nainital mall road's timing for shops to open is from 9:00 am-10:00 pm.

The best time to visit Nainital is from March to June.

Some restaurants near Mall Road are:

  • Cafe LakeSide
  • Machan Restaurant
  • Anupam Restaurant
  • Zooby’s Kitchen
  • Cafe Chica
  • Sonam Fast Food
  • Sher-e Punjab

Some items one should purchase from Mall Road are:

  • Bamboo Fabric
  • Woolen Cardigans
  • Papaya Fabric clothes
  • Woolen Shawls
  • Beautifully made candles

Mall road is popular because for tourists as well as locals this market is a one-stop-shop destination. Here you can find everything that is local and the quality is good too. Nainital mall road shopping is a famous activity taken up by tourists.

The Mall road is located along the Naini Lake. So, as you walk through the mall road you can see the lake. The distance is 250m.

Attractions near Mall road are:

  • Naini Lake
  • Naina Devi Temple
  • Eco Cave Garden
  • Khurpa Taal
  • Governor’s House Raj Bhawan
  • Kainchi Dham 
  • Bhimtal Lake
  • Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

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