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Nainital - City of Lakes OR Lake District of India

STATE - UTTARAKHAND

DISTANCE - 322 KM From New Delhi

CONNECTION
 
AIR : The nearest airport from Nainital is Pantnagar (70kms) with direct flights from Delhi. But Delhi and Lucknow are more convenient airports for reaching Nainital since none of these places are too far from Nainital and are well connected with the rest of India.
 
RAIL : It is quite convenient to reach Nainital by rail. Kathgodam (35kms) is the nearest railhead from Nainital. A well laid network of broad gauge railway links Nainital to Delhi, Kolkata and Dehradun.
 
ROAD : An extensive network of roads connect Nainital with prominent cities in Uttarakhand and other north Indian cities. You can reach Nainital by road from Delhi (310kms), Haldwani (40kms), Dehradun (300kms).
 
ABOUT NAINITAL
 
Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural resources. Dotted with lakes, Nainital has earned the epithet of 'Lake District of India'. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills. Nainital has a varied topography. Some of the important places in the district are Nainital, Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Ramnagar, Bhowali, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal. Nainital unending expense of scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature.

Nainital is headquarter of Nainital District. It is also divisional Headquarter of Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand State.
 
PLACES OF INTERESTS IN NAINITAL
 
Naini Lake : Naini Lake forms the nub of the beauty of Nainital. Girdled by lofty hills studded with attractive villas and cottages, it is the most frequented tourist visitation of the hill station. The exquisiteness of this lake is doubly magnified during the night when its sparkling waters flirt with the numerous lights hanging on its edges, and lend it an unbelievably beautiful magical aura.

Naina Peak : Also popular as China Peak, Naina Peak stands tall as the highest peak of Nainital, at an altitude of 2611 meters. Positioned 6 km from the main town, it offers inviting views of the surrounding landscape. One can have 360o view of the snow-cloaked Himalayan peaks flanking the rolling vistas below. Besides, Nainital expresses herself in full magnificence from this peak. Ponies and horses are easily available to reach the place.

Snow View : An uphill drive of 2.5 km through the winding mountain streets of Nainital takes one to the lap of Snow View, which is one of the most easily accessible hilltops of the place. One can even reach the place by a ropeway (chair lift), on horseback or simply by taking a refreshing walk through the town. At a height of 2270 meters, it gives breathtaking views of the Northern Himalayan ranges with their unmatched snow-laden splendor.

Astronomical Observatory : Another tourist attraction that merits a visitation while on a trip to Nainital is the Astronomical Observatory. This 50-year old establishment perched atop the 1,950 m high Manora Peak is about 4.5 km from the main town. It is an interesting place to explore astronomical wonders.

Zoo Gardens : This high altitude wildlife sanctuary established to preserve the rich biodiversity of the hill station domiciles numerous species of exotic fauna and avifauna. It is a warm habitat to a variety of wildlife, including Snow Leopard, Siberian Tiger, Himalyan Black Bear, Barking Deer, Plam Civet Cat, Hill Fox, Ghoral, Silver Pheasants, Sambhar Deer, Owl, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Eagles etc.s

Governor’s House : Also known as Raj Bhavan, this building built in 1899 has a Gothic architecture style.

Tiffin Top : This terraced hill top on Ayarpatta Hill is also known as “Dorothy’s Seat”. This view point in Nainital offers a fantastic view of the neighboring countryside. A stonework perch called as Dorothy’s Seat constructed here is a tribute to the English artist Dorothy Kellet who died in a plane crash.
 
RELIGIOUS PLACES IN NAINITAL
 
Hanuman Garhi : For religious-minded tourists, one of the must-visit places is Hanuman Garhi in Nainital. Watching the sun gliding down the mountains is what makes the place the most interesting. Though popular for its spectacular sunset views, another highlight of the spot is the Hanuman temple located atop a nearby hill.

St. John Church : Another prime attraction of Nainital is the church of St. John. Built in 1844, the church stands on the northern end of town known as Mallital. It owes its name to Daniel Wilson, the Bishop of Calcutta, who visited Nainital in 1844 to lay the foundation of the church.

Naina Devi Temple :Situated on the northern side of the Naini Lake this temple is dedicated to the local deity Maa Naina Devi. Though it was destroyed in the landslide of 1880, it was again rebuilt.
 
WHEN TO GO
 
Best Time to Visit Nainital is from March to October.
 
WEATHER
 
Summer : Also the best time to visit this beautiful Hill Station, The minimum and maximum temperature in the summers at Nainital is 100C and 270C respectively.

Monsoon : Lasts from the month of June to September, Snowfall is often observed in the monsoons and winters at Nainital.

Winter : Freezing cold season of Nainital, The temperature in winter ranges from -3 to 150C.
 
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