ABOUT NAINITAL:

• Beautiful lake resort nestles amidst seven hills in a lush valley at an altitude of 1938 metres.
• In 1841, the British first discovered Naini Tal as a holiday resort.
• Today, it has emerged as one of the most important hill resorts of India.

 

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport:  Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi, 300 kms away from Nainital town.
• Rail: Kathgodam Railway Station, Kathgodam, 35 km away from Nainital town.
• Road: Well connected by road.

 

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

SCENIC SITE	Naina Peak Laria Kanta Hanumangarhi Lands’ End Mukteshwar
HOLY CENTRE	Hanumangarhi
FORT & MONUMENTS	Raj Bhavan
WATERFALLS	Corbett National Park
PARK & GARDENS	High Altitude Zoo
MUSEUM & AUDITORIUM	Kaladhungi
LAKE	Naini Lake Khurpa Tal Bhimtal Naukuchia Tal
OTHERS	Sate Observatory
FAIRS & FESTIVALS	Basant Panchami Phool Dei Uttarayani Nanda Devi fair Harela Khatarua Winter fair Gheeya Sakranti or Olgia

For more information visit  https://nainital.nic.in/

 

 

ATTRACTIONS OF NAINITAL

 

Naini Lake:

• Eye (naina) shaped lake named after Goddess Naini set amidst lush hills is said to be formed when the eye of Goddess Sati fell here.
• Naina Devi temple at the northern end of the lake marks the exact spot where the eye of Sati is said to have fallen.
• Gaily coloured yachts sail the waters of the lake is a sight to behold.

 

Naina Peak:

• Popular picnic spot at a height of 2,610 metres.
• Breathtaking view of the Himalayas and entire lake region.

 

Laria Kanta:

• Picnic spot at an altitude of 2,481 metre.
• Affords panoramic views of the Himalayas.

 

Hanumangarhi:

• Pilgrim site well known for spectacular sun-set views.

 

High Altitude Zoo:

• Animal living at high altitudes can see here.

 

Khurpa Tal:

• The lake on Nainital – Ramnagar road is an angler’s delight.

 

Lands’ End:

• The hill affords fine view of Khurpa Tal and the terraced fields.

 

Sate Observatory:

• It is ideal for astronomical studies and optical tracking of artificial earth satellites.

 

Raj Bhavan:

• Magnificent Nainital Govt. House modelled after the famous Buckingham Palace was built in March 1900.
• Its 50 acres lush golf course was opened for public in 1994.

 

 

ATTRACTIONS AROUND NAINITAL

 

Bhimtal:

• 22 kms away from Nainital town.
• Serene scenic lake resort.
• The lake here is larger than Naini Lake.

 

Mukteshwar:

• 50 kms away from Nainital town.
• Small hill station amidst thick wooded forest affords majestic view of the Himalayas.
• Nearby is a stone hole of Chauli Ki Jali, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Spectacular view of Almora and the peaks of Adi Nampa of Nepal stretching up to the Chaukhamba peaks of Garhwal can be enjoyed a moonlit night.

 

Naukuchia Tal:

• 26 kms away from Nainital town.
• Beautiful lake 4 kms short of Bhimtal has nine corners and is also of considerable religious importance.
• Migratory birds flock to the lake.
• Good boating and fishing spot.

 

Corbett National Park:

• 142 kms away from Nainital town.
• Magnificent Park established way back in 1936, is one of the best known sanctuaries of India.
• It is named after Jim Corbett, the famous hunter author and conservator.
• The park covers a large forested area of over 520 sq. kms comprising of foot hills of Shivalik ranges and the Patlidun Valley with swiftly flowing river Ramganga.
• Varied topography thus provides home to rich and diverse wildlife.
• Dense jungles of the park are famous for the tigers of Kumaon.
• It is also a haven for the panther, wild boar, sloth bear, elephant, deer, python, cobra, crocodile and gharial etc.
• River Ramganga is full of mahseer, trout and goonch fishes.
• Park is also an ‘ornithologist’s paradise’, as over 538 species of birds have been recorded here.

 

Kaladhungi:

• 35 kms away from Nainital town.
• It is known for Corbett’s Museum, dedicated to the great hunter.