Nainital
- is a lovely hill-station surrounded by mountains on three sides. Once
this area had many lakes and it was called the 'city of 60 lakes' or
'Chakta', though most have disappeared now. Today, the life of Nainital
revolves around the lake of Naini. But there are few other lakes around
Nainital which are equally beautiful and attractive as the Naini lake. 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 nearest railway station is that
of Kathgodam which is connected by trains from Delhi and Howrah. The narrow
gauge trains come from Lalkuan which is 55 kms from Nainital. From Lalkuan
and Kathgodam regular taxi and bus services are available for Nainital.
Nainital is well connected by buses with other parts of the state. Inter
state services are also available. The state transport corporation as well
as the private operators have their buses on this route.
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Naini Lake
One of the main attractions of Nainital is the Naini Lake also called
Tririshi Lake. The lake is shaped like an eye and is surrounded by hills on
all side. It is said to be one of the emerald green eyes of Siva's wife
which fell at this site and hence the name Naini Tal.
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Naini Peak (2610 mtrs)
Also called as China Peak, is the tallest of all in Nainital, at a height
of 2611 metres commanding the finest views of the Himalayas and an
intriguing bird’s-eye. On a clear day, a wide range of the snow-clad
Himalayas is visible.
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Snow View
Snow
view as the name suggests offers an indescribably beautiful and
breath-taking picture of the glittering snows of Himalayas. It is the most
easily accessible hilltop and is 2.5 kms away from Nainital
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Zoo Gardens
Naini Tal has a small but a very beautiful Zoological garden. There are
many animals kept here which includes Deers, Bears, Tigers and many more.
The hygiene and cleanness of the zoo is a point which attracts the mind even
if one ignores it. Not surprising this zoo is one of the most clean zoos in
the country. The zoo can be reached on foot or taxi can be hired.
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Ranikhet
The hill station, idyllic in its charm, Ranikhet with its majestic pine
trees, is 59.5 kilometres from Nainital.
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Bhimtal
Bhimtal (1371 M, 22 km) Bigger than Naini, this lake is name after on of
the Pandavas, heroes of the epic Mahabharat. Accommodation, boating and
fishing facilities are available at this scenic resort.
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Mukteshwar
Once this place was the cantonment for the British troops. Today this place
has been converted into a Vetenary Research Institute. Mukeshwar is full of
natural beauty and from here the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas are
clearly visible. The greenery of this place attracts visitors attention.
Mukteshwar is only 52 kms Nainital but very few bus services are available
for the place.
Nainital is located in the Kumaon
hills and the weather is very pleasant throughout the year except during
winter months. The temperature is not very high at any time but in winters
it becomes very cold. The climate of Nainital is regulated by the lake here
which showers rain almost every afternoon. The best time visit the place is
between April to June and then again in September October.
