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NAINITALDistrict : Nainital District Location : 310 kms from Delhi Altitude : 1938 m Above Sea Level Major Attraction : Naini Lake |
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Scenic Landscape of Nainital - Green and Blue
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Best Time to Visit : | March to June, September to November. Monsoons (July and August) Should be Avoided. |
Must Enjoy : | Yatching in the Lake Naini. Make Sure to Arrange for a Guide. Boating is Also Possible Here. |
Famous Temples : | Nanda Devi Temple Near Naini Lake, Hanumangarh Temple 4 Kms from Nainital. |
Famous Church : | St. John Church. |
Exciting Ride : | Rope Way Ariel Express to Snow View. Get Majestic Views of Sacred Nanda Devi Peak in the Himalayas. |
Must See : | The Public Cemetery, 4 kms on the Road to Bhowali. Having Crumbling and Vandalized Tombs of British. |
Interesting Fact : | Nainital has many Cemeteries that Have Evolved Relative New Term in the Tourism World - Cemetery Tours. |
Shopping Options : | Handloom products and Kumaon woollens, Colorful Candles From the Mall in Nainital. |
Eating Options : | Tikki-in-a-bun at Lakshmi, Hakka Noodles, Pizzas, Burgers and other Snacks at Machan, Shiva Restaurant for Vegetarians and For Sweets Heritage Restaurant. |
Must Visit : | The High Altitude Zoo in Nainital That Houses Some Rare Species of Animals. |
Staying Options : | Manu Maharani, Kumaon Restaurant, Hotel Langdale Manor, Balrampur House. |
Getting Around : | Pangot 15 kms, Sat Tal 21 kms, Bhim Tal 23 kms. Naukuchiya Tal 27 kms. |
Important Distances : | Pantnagar 71 kms, Kathgodam 35 kms, Lucknow 404 kms. Delhi 310 kms. |
Getting There : | Air
Nearest Airport is at Pantnagar (71 kms). Regular Flights Connect
Nainital to Delhi and Other important Cities. Rail The Nearest Railhead is at Kathgodam (35 kms). From Here Buses and Taxis can be Hired for Nainital. Road NH 24 to Rampur via Hapur, Garhmukteshwar, Gajraula, Joya and Moradabad. NH 87 to Nainital via Rudrappur, Haldwani, Kathgodam and Jeolikot. |
Want to see the beloved town of British? interested in
sojourning in the land that Jim Corbett chose as his home? Come to
Nainital, the paradise in Uttaranchal. Though this city that was once
abundant with surrounding forests might have become abysmally thin but the
peace still lurches in Nainital. Among the clear mountain air and
enchanting woodland grooves, one can still find the footprints of Jim
Corbett's town that today have become a flourishing resort.
Take up tours of Uttaranchal and move straight towards Nainital that has a
lake, zoo, temples and plethora of other activities that will give delight
to any tourists. Thrill for kids around the mall, boating in the famous
lake and many colonial imprints mark the famous attractions of this
popular hill station of India.
The Most Enjoyable Adventure in Nainital - Boating
The jewel of Nainital that glitters in Uttraranchal's neck is surely the Naini lake. Engulfed by interesting legends, there is a temple at the north end of this lake where the Naina Devi temple stands. All the adventure freaks can enjoy the row boat ride on the lake and also can hire a yatch and experience a unusual delight. The options does not seize here. On the promenade there are several shops that sell shawls, readymades, local handicrafts and a variety of other items. There is a temple in Nainital called as Hanumangarh temple. From here one should not miss watching the sunrise.
To add thrill for children and adults alike is the rope way, Ariel Express to Snow view. This is from where you will get the majestic views of the Himalayas that are dominated by the sacred Nanda Devi peak. Too add to the excitement, there are options to return back on ponies or horses that are available at the north end of the mall.
Bst Way to Enjoy Nainital, From the Sky - Rope Way Ride
Lost in the wraps of time are the various colonial structures, graveyards and churches. One such graveyard that one should explore is in the old church of Saint Old John. The church itself with its stained glass windows and ancient pews is worth a visit. An exciting cemetery tours to Nainital you should also see the cemetery below Gurney house, on a quiet secluded grassy knoll. Another place just 4 kms from Nainital towards Bhowali is Public cemetery that has many crumbling and vandalized tombs of the British. Vintage point of the Dorothy's Seat on the Tiffin peak is another attraction you should not miss.
The hill resort of Nainital in Uttaranchal is a famous
hill station in India and thus is easily accessible from all the parts of
the country. The airport is just at a distance of 71 km from Nainital in
Pantnagar. Flights link Pant Nagar with other places like Delhi. From Pant
Nagar you may reach Nainital through bus or taxi.
The Kathgodam Railway Station is 35 km from Nainital. It connects Nainital
with Delhi, Agra, Bareilly, and Lucknow. These are buses and taxis that
ply between Kathgodam and Nainital. There are well linked mettled roadways
that connect Nainital with Delhi, Bareilly, Almora, and Ranikhet. The bus
stand of Tallital is just one km from the city center of Nainital. To
commute within the city there is availability of taxis, Ponies, cycle
rickshaws and buses run by the State Road Transport Corporation.
Top 5 Reasons To Visit Nainital |
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