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Location : In the north Indian State of
Uttaranchal
Tourist Attractions : Snow View, Naini Peak, Dorothy's Seat,
Land's End, Hanuman Garhi.
Best Hangouts : Nainital is entirely the best hangout
destination for the tourists from all over.
Best Buys : Candles and other trinket items.
Best Activity : Water sports in the Lakes of |
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Nainital.
Nearby Tourist Destination : Delhi, Bareilly, Almora and
Ranikhet.
When to Visit : Any Time of the Year.
About Nainital
Nainital, the attractive hill station of Uttaranchal, is the largest
town of Kumaon. Located around a beautiful lake it is one of the
most enchanting tourist destinations of India. The lush greenery and
the tranquil ambience of the destination provide recluse to the
tourists from the maddening crowd and hectic pace of city life. Its
snow capped peaks, verdant valleys, rolling meadows, abundance of
flora & fauna, crystal lakes have beckoned lovers of nature since
ages.
Major Tourist Attractions in Nainital
Snow View
This popular vantage point offers an excellent view of the northern
Himalayan ranges. The point is accessible by a chair lift (ropeway)
or you can hire horses and mountain ponies to reach there. One can
also have a close up view of Nanda Devi, one of the highest peaks in
the country.
Naini Peak
Located at a distance of 5 km from the lake lies the Naina Peak. It
is the highest peak bordering the lake. A popular picnic spot, the
peak offers a panoramic view of the resort and a stunning view of
the Himalayas including Nanda Devi and the mountains on the Tibetan
border.
Dorothy's Seat
Four kilometres to the west of the lake lies Dorothy's seat, also
known as Tiffin Top. It was built by an Englishman named Kellet in
the memory of his wife, who was killed in an air crash. The spot
offers a partial view of Nainital.
Land's End
Located on the southern border of the lake, and standing 2,881
metres high, this hill offers a view of another lake, Khurpa Tal.
Hanuman Garhi
Three kilometres south of Tallital lies Hanuman Garhi, where there
is a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The place is also a
good spot for viewing the setting sun.
Getting There
Air : Nearest airport is at Pantnagar (Dist. Udam Singh Nagar),
71km.
Rail : Connected by broadgauge with Delhi & Kolkatta, Kathgodam is
the nearest railhead 35 km away. Nainital is connected by rail to
Delhi, Agra, Bareilly and Lucknow.
Road : Nainital is connected by good roads to all the major National
& State Highways. There is a regular half an hour service to
Kathgodam. The deluxe & ordinary services connect Delhi at regular
intervals.
Accommodations
There are several luxury accommodations available in Nainital. The
hotels ranges between luxury and budget. We offer you best
accommodation option available in Nainital, keeping your interests
and expenses in mind.
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