Need
a break from the heat and the dust? Arrive at the hill resort of
Nainital. The popular summer retreat of India, Nainital attracts
innumerable tourists during the summer heat. The hill resort is
indeed a pleasure. The gorgeous greens and the majestic mountains
add to the beauty of the hill resort. The small town of Nainital in
Uttaranchal is dotted with cottages, villas and bungalows. Situated
at an altitude of 1,938 meters the hill resort of Nainital offers
several places of interest to the tourists. The hill resort is
believed to have derived its name from the goddess Naina. There is a
temple dedicated to the goddess Naina too in Nainital. Other legend
claims that the Naini Lake in Nainital lends its name to the hill
resort. The natural beauty and the charm of the scenic spots besides
the cool weather make Nainital the place to be in during the
summers.
Prior to 1839, the valley was covered by
thick forests and inhabited by hill tribesmen. A major landslide in
1880 led to the formation of the flat level ground by the lake,
where a variety of entertainment awaits the traveler
Nainital's
attractions range from quiet walks in meadows to the forests of pine
and deciduous, the adventure sports as well as popular
entertainment. This hill resort can be enjoyed at any time of the
year.
Nainital is also known as 'Lake Paradise'. In
its beautiful 'lakes ', option of boating through yachts, paddle
boats and traditional rowing boats are available. The Nainital Boat
House Club exclusively holds the management of Yachting in Nainital.
In Nainital district, Sat Tal, Bhim Tal and Naukuchiyatal also have
water sport and boating facilities. Nainital is famous for its
candles, woolens, woodcrafts and handicrafts.
Attractions
to See
- Snow View
- Naina Peak
- Dorothy's Seat
- Land's End
- Hanuman Garhi
How to Reach
- Air
Pantnagar airport is 71 kms away but does not
have regular flights.
- Rail
The nearest railway station is Kathgodam
which is 35 km away. On the metre-guage line, Kathgodam is
connected by direct services to Lucknow, Delhi, Agra and
Barielly. The Railway booking office in Tallital. From Delhi one
can travel to Barielly, 250 kms away, by rail, Barielly to
Kathgodam by metre-guage and on to Nainital by road.
- Road
Nainital is connected to all the major
National and State highways. There are direct and regular buses
for Agra (403 km), Badrinath (334 km), Barielly (140 km),
Dehradun (387 km), Delhi (322 km), Lucknow (401 km), Almora (66
km), Ranikhet (66 km), Kausani (120 km). The bus stand is at
Tallital. During May, June and October, the entry of heavy
vehicles is closed from 8 am to 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to 10.30
pm, light vehicles from 6 pm to 10 pm and the entry of cycle
rickshaws is closed from 6 pm to 9 pm. Nainital is full of
private companies offering bus and taxi trips.
