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Nainital - How to get there:
By Airways:
The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 72 kms from Nainital. There are connecting bus services and private taxis plying to Nainital.
By Railways:
The closest railhead for Nainital is at Kathgodam, 40 kms south. Trains connect Kathgodam with Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow, and Delhi. From Kathgodam you can take a hired taxi or bus to Nainital.
By Roadways:
There are regular bus services connecting Nainital with Kathgodam. Two main highways connect Nainital, one to the south at Tallital and the other to the head of the lake at Mallital. Traffic coming in from the plains in the south arrives at Tallital, while those coming from Ramnagar and Corbett National Park arrive at Mallital. The journey from Delhi to Nainital takes about 8 hours. You can hire a taxi, share a cab, or drive up to Nainital from Delhi. For travel along the Mall cycle rickshaws and dandies (local palanquin) are available.
The largest hill settlement in the Kumaon region of Himalayas is the lake town of Nainital. A dramatic climb of 1,300 meters over a 40 km route from the railhead at Kathgodam takes the tourist through winding river valleys, alongside terraced farms, lush green alpine forests and over mountain ridges, right up to Nainital.
HISTORY
Legend says that Sati, the consort of Shiva consigned herself to the sacrificial fire when her father Daksha slighted her lord. In grief, Shiva danced the tandava with the lifeless body of Sati, until Vishnu cut it into bits scattering it all over the land. The spots where her body parts landed became shaktipeethas, revered by pilgrims even today. It is believed that Sati’s eyes, or naina landed at Nainital thus giving the place its name. In ancient times the lake was also know as the Tri-rishi Sarovar or the lake of the three saints, namely Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha.
Nainital was discovered by a British sugar merchant named P. Barron. The merchant was so deeply enthralled by the lake settlement and its forested surrounding that he came back with a sailing boat and built a house named Pilgrim’s Cottage.
Tourist Attractions
Hanuman Garhi
Situated at a height of 1951 meters this place was established by Baba Neem Kiroli. A very beautiful Hanuman mandir is at the top.
Naina Devi Temple
The attractive lake of Nainital is said to be the eyes of Sati, wife of Lord Shiva.
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.
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.
Zoo Gardens
Naini Tal has a small Zoological garden. There are many animals kept here which includes Deer, Bears, Tigers and many more.
St. Johns 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.
Naini Lake
Naini Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green lake is located in the district of Nainital.
Shopping
The Mall is the main shopping center in Nainital. You can buy the woolen garments, decorative pieces made from wood. The decorative colorful candles are one thing every traveler to the place takes back with himself. For the woolen garments the Bohtia Bazaar is the best place whereas the Mall road and the Mallital are places for good bargain of candles and wooden stuff.
Festival
Each year in the month of September a fair is organized and is dedicated to Naina Devi. This festival is held in traditional flavor. Whole Nainital suddenly wakes up and the town is decorated like a bride.
Excursions
Bhimtal
Bhimtal, situated at a distance of 22 kms from Nainital, is named after one of the Pandav brothers called Bhim. The largest lake in the district of Nainital, Bhim Tal is 1701 metres by 265 metres, 265 metres longer than Naini Lake. The lake known for its magnificent majesty is situated at an altitude of 1371.6 metres above sea level.
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.
Naukuchiatal
Situated at an altitude of 1,219 m, Naukuchiatal is picturesque lake. It has nine corners and hence the name. 26 km away from Nainital, it was here that Rabindranath Tagore completed his collection of poems, Gitanjali, which won him the Nobel Prize.
Sat tal
On the way from Nainital to Bhimtal is a group of seven beautiful lakes called the Sattal.
Ramgarh
It is 26 km from Nainital and the whole place is surrounded by Apple groves and trees of many other fruits.
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