At Pantnagar in Nainital: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Himalayan peaks (Nanda Devi massif region to northeast), Ramganga River valley, Kumaon foothills terrain, Nainital lake area to the south.

When taking off from Pantnagar (PGH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Pantnagar Airport sits in the Kumaon foothills with the Himalayan range rising dramatically to the north and northeast. Left-side seats offer immediate views of these snow-capped peaks during northbound departures, plus the Ramganga River valley system that defines the terrain below the airport. Notable sights include: Himalayan peaks (Nanda Devi massif region to northeast), Ramganga River valley, Kumaon foothills terrain, Nainital lake area to the south.

When landing at Pantnagar (PGH), sit on the Left side for the best views. During standard approach and landing at Pantnagar Airport, aircraft typically descend from the northeast. The left side offers views of the Himalayan foothills and the Kumaon region's forested terrain, while the right side faces the relatively flat agricultural plains to the south. The left provides more dramatic topography and the distinctive landscape features of the region. Notable sights include: Kumaon Himalayan foothills, Nainital Lake (visible in clear conditions to the north), forested ridgelines of the Uttarakhand region, agricultural plains of the Tarai to the south.

The best window seat at Pantnagar (PGH) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Nainital (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.