The coolness of the high-altitude town of Nainital is splendidly matched with charming old Raj-era structures, such as the Church of St John in the Wilderness and the High Court of Uttarakhand (formerly the Secretariat), as well as older Hindu shrines such as the Hanumangarhi temple complex. Nearby Jim Corbett National Park—India’s oldest—is a great place for spotting wildlife and beautiful vegetation.