Location: Uttar Pradesh
Sightseeing: Snow View, Naina Peak, Kilburi
Excursions: Sat Sal, Bhim Taal, Naukutchia
Taal
POPULATION : About 36,000 People resides in this city.
MAIN LANGUAGES : Kumaoni, Garwali, Hindi and English
A small town in the hills of Kumaon, 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'.
Most of the lakes in the region have disappeared and whatever remains is
just a glimpse of what they might have been in the past. 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.
River
Ramganga originates from the Doodha Tauli ranges in district Pauri
Garhwal. It enters into district Nainital, before re-entering into
district Pauri Garhwal.
Nainital was discovered in 1841 by a Britisher called Lord Barron. The
weather, the surrounding and the mesmerising beauty of this area
attracted the British administrator who turned this place into the
summer capital of the United Province. Being a major tourist place
Nainital is always bustling with visitors and it is always better if
accommodation and other facilites are prearranged
PRIME
ATTRACTIONS
Religious Places
Hanuman Garhi : This place is of religious importance. Situated at a
height of 1951 meters this place was established by Baba Neem Kiroli. A
very beautiful Hanuman mandir is at the top. From Hanuman Garhi watching
the Sunset is very soothing. You can walk down from Nainital to Hanuman
Garhi.
Naina Devi
Temple : The attractive lake of Nainital is said to be the eyes of
Sati, wife of Lord Shiva. Sati jumped into the sacrificial bonfire. Lord
Shiva to mourn the death of his beloved wife carried the body across the
country. The remains of her body fell at various places which today are
sacred worship places for the Hindus.
St. John's
Church : This church was built in 1847. A brass memorial is kept in
memory of the persons who were buried in the infamous landslide. The few
bodies which could be dug out were buried in the church
premises.
Others
Snow View : The Snow view point is located at height of 2270 meter
from the sea level. This place can be reached by the ropeway or the
ponies available at the Mallitaal.
Naini Lake: Naini
Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green lake is located in the
district of Nainital. It is from this lake that the city of Nainital,
the beautiful settlement by the lake, derives its name. Naini Lake is so
called because of its eye-like shape.
 Naina
Peak : Known as the China peak this peak is the highest point in
Nainital. From here Nainital appears as a bowl. You can walk or take
ponies to the peak. From this peak you can capture the exciting views of
Nainital. Naina peak also gives a good view of the Camelback peak. There
are no hotel or restaurant on the top so carry food and water along with
yourself.
Kilburi : Kilburi
is slightly away from Nainital. 12 kms from the main town, this place is
peaceful and quite. Located amidst green forests this place provides a
break from crowds of the city. Kilburi gives a very good view of the
Himalayas. The forest department has got its guest house here. Kilburi
takes you into the laps of nature from rush of the cities.
Observatory : The
clear skies over Nainital prompted the government to setup an
observatory here. The observatory has one of the most advance telescopes
in India. With the help of this telescope the movement of stars, planets
and other heavenly bodies can be calculated to great precision. The
entry in the observatory is by permission and timings are fixed. It will
be better if you collect the prior information about the place.
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.
HORSE RIDING :
Any visitor coming to Nainital cannot miss the joy of riding a horse
on the Mall. Not only at the Mall but to reach the Snow view point,
Tiffin top, Kilburi from the Mallital area one can hire ponies and
horses.You can go around the town riding the horse. In fact one of the
ways to experience Nainital is on a horses back. The flora and fauna of
the region can be closely watched from the horses back. You can go to
the interiors of nearby area and get a first hand experience of the
mountain life of Nainital. The municipal corporation has fixed the rates
of horse riding and one should avoid paying more than the prescribed
rates.
The corporation
has also issued identity card to the photographers who hang around the
Tallital and Mallital region. Get yourself clicked on a horse to keep as
a momento from Nainital.
HOW TO GET
THERE
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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