Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
#5de 9 lugares para visitar en NainitalNainital, Uttarakhand
También conocido como Nainital Zoo · G.B. Pant Zoo
Respuesta rápida
Horario: 09:30–16:30, closed Mondays. Entrada: ₹50 indios · ₹300 extranjeros. Calcula 1.5 hrs. Mejor momento: 10:00 – 12:00.
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- Horario
- 09:30–16:30
- Closed Mondays
- Precio de entrada
- ₹50 indios
- Entrada desde
- Tiempo necesario
- 1.5 hrs
- Mejor momento del día
- 10:00 – 12:00
- Mejores meses
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Dirección
- Mallital, near Snow View Road, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001
Sobre Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo sits at roughly 2,100 metres above Mallital, making it one of the highest-altitude zoos in India and giving it a mandate distinct from most Indian zoos: housing species adapted to cold, high-elevation habitat rather than general wildlife. The collection centres on Himalayan species — snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, red panda, barking deer, and several pheasant species including the state bird, the Himalayan monal — kept in enclosures built into the natural forested slope rather than flat paved yards. The zoo is named for Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, the Uttar Pradesh chief minister and independence-era political figure born in nearby Almora district, and functions as much as a conservation and breeding centre for threatened Himalayan species as a public attraction.
Mejor momento del día: 10:00 – 12:00. Shortly after opening, when animals are more active in the cooler morning temperature and before the ticket queue lengthens.
Horario de Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
- Horario
- 09:30–16:30
Monday Closed Tue–Sun 09:30–16:30 - Cierra los
- Monday (most sources), Holi, Diwali
Bueno saber: Reports conflict on the weekly closed day — most consistently cited as Monday; a smaller number of sources cite Thursday. It is also closed on Holi and Diwali.
Horario recopilados de nainitalzoo.org.in y registros públicos, última actualización el . Pueden cambiar sin previo aviso — confírmalos antes de viajar. Cómo escribimos estas guías
Precio de entrada de Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
| Entrada | Precio |
|---|---|
| Visitantes indios | ₹50 |
| Visitantes extranjeros | ₹300 |
| Niños | ₹20 |
| Cámara | Gratis |
Entry ₹50 for adults (13–60 years) and ₹20 for children (5–12) as of 2026; free for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Some sources list higher foreign-visitor rates around ₹150–300 — confirm at the counter.
Precios recopilados de nainitalzoo.org.in y registros públicos, última actualización el . Pueden cambiar sin previo aviso — confírmalos antes de viajar. Cómo escribimos estas guías
Mejor época para visitar Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
09:30 – 11:00
Morning OpeningBest time to go
Fewer visitors at opening; animals more active in cooler temperatures, particularly the snow leopard and red panda.
Quiet11:00 – 14:00
Midday Family Peak
Family groups and school trips concentrate visits here; enclosure viewing areas can get crowded at popular exhibits.
Busy14:00 – 15:30
Afternoon Moderate
Crowd eases; many animals rest during warmer afternoon hours, reducing sighting chances somewhat.
Moderate15:30 – 16:30
Last Entry Window
Final viewing hour before closing; queues are minimal but some enclosures may have reduced activity.
Quiet
Historia de Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo was established by the Uttar Pradesh state government in the 1980s, before Uttarakhand's creation as a separate state in 2000, specifically to breed and conserve high-altitude Himalayan fauna under threat from habitat loss across the wider Himalaya. It passed to the Uttarakhand Forest Department's management on the state's formation in November 2000, continuing its original conservation mandate.
The zoo has operated an active snow leopard breeding programme, one of relatively few in India given the species' extreme rarity in captivity, and has periodically received attention in wildlife-conservation circles for its red panda enclosures, another species with a shrinking wild range across the eastern Himalaya and adjoining hills.
Normas y etiqueta en Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
Feeding animals is strictly prohibited throughout the zoo, enforced by posted signage and patrolling staff, given the sensitivity of the high-altitude species housed here to dietary disruption. Flash photography is discouraged near the nocturnal and low-light enclosures, including the red panda and snow leopard sections, to avoid distressing the animals.
The zoo's paths follow the natural forested slope and include a moderate amount of uphill and downhill walking between enclosures; visitors with mobility concerns should budget extra time. Large bags and outside food are subject to a basic security check at the entrance gate.
Consejos para visitar Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
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Visit slowly rather than rushing — the zoo's enclosures are spread across a genuine forest slope rather than a compact flat layout, and the walk between them is itself a reasonable substitute nature walk if a longer trek elsewhere in Nainital is not planned that day. Morning visits give the best chance of seeing the snow leopard and Himalayan black bear active, since both tend toward lower activity in the warmer midday hours.
- 2
Combine the visit with Snow View Point, which lies close by on the same side of town, to avoid doubling back across Nainital in a single day. The zoo café near the entrance sells basic snacks and hot drinks, useful given the noticeably cooler temperature at this elevation compared to the lake.
Cómo llegar a Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
La estrella roja es Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo; los pines numerados son los 2 lugares más cercanos de nuestras guías, cada uno con su clasificación en su ciudad. Toca un pin para ver más detalles.
Mallital, near Snow View Road, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001Cómo llegar en Google Maps
Desde Mall Road, Mallital
₹80–₹1201.5 km · 20 min walk or 8–10 min by taxi
Shared auto/taxi).
Desde Kathgodam Railway Station
₹900–₹1,20036 km · 80–90 min
Shared taxi).
Desde Pantnagar Airport (PGH)
₹1,800–₹2,50072 km · 2.5 hours
Prepaid taxi).
Aeropuerto más cercano
Desde Pantnagar Airport (PGH)
72 km, approximately 2.5 hours by road.
Estación de tren más cercana
Desde Kathgodam Railway Station
36 km, approximately 1.5 hours by road.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
What is the entry fee for Nainital Zoo?
₹50 for adults (13–60 years) and ₹20 for children (5–12) as of 2026, with free entry for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Some sources cite different foreign-visitor rates, so confirm at the counter.
Which day is Nainital Zoo closed?
Most sources cite Monday as the weekly closed day, though a smaller number cite Thursday — the zoo is also closed on Holi and Diwali. Verify locally before a visit timed around a specific weekday.
What makes this zoo different from other Indian zoos?
Yes, it is distinct — it sits at roughly 2,100 metres and specialises in high-altitude Himalayan species such as the snow leopard, red panda, and Himalayan monal, rather than general wildlife found in lowland zoos.
Is feeding the animals allowed?
No. Feeding is strictly prohibited throughout the zoo and enforced by staff, given the dietary sensitivity of the high-altitude species housed here.
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