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View from Snowview on a clear day Nainital locate at an altitude of 1938m/6357 ft, is a beautiful hill district nestled in the lap of the Central Himalayas, is the largest hill station in the Kumaon region. It's subtle yet pristine glory is maniested in the lofty snow capped peaks, green valleys and serene lakes that have tempted lovers of beauty since times immemorial. The peaceful atmosphere of this hamlet of solitude is shaded by Poolars & Deodars. Nature has generously endowed Nainital with transcendental beauty, which is unveiled in its tranquil landscape as well as a large variety of flora and fauna. Nainital is known as India 'Lake District' becasue numerous lakes are apread across its boundaries, the most prominent of which is Naini Lake surrounded by Hills on all sides and named after the Goddess Naini. Nainial attracts a large number of tourists who seek to explore remote and picturesque lands and bask in the glory of natural beauty. In Nainital, places of historical interest, the wildlife reserve, fruit orchards, religious sites and a beauteous landscape attract a variety of tourists. LOCATION 322 km from New Delhi, Nainital itself was 'put on the map' by it's discovery in 1939 by an English businessman, named Baron. It is the birthplace of Jim Corbett and the house where he lived, now a museum. The Naini lake 3620 meters in circumference, with a dept of 28m, is a placid green lagoon, nestling among the hills. The lake is surrounded by 7 peaks- Cheena Peak (2640m) Kilbury (2528m) Laria Kanta (2481m) Deopatta & Camel's back (2535m), Dorothy's seat also known as tiffin top (2290m) & Snow View at 2290m

From here one can see a range of peaks, including Neelkantha (Blue-throated Shiva, 6596 m/21569 ft), Nandaghunti (the Veil of the Goddess, 6310 m/ 192330 ft), Trishul (the Trident of Shiva, 7120 m/ 23282 ft), Nandadevi (Goddess of Bliss, 7817 m /25562 ft), and the majestic Panchhuli peaks. The Mall, beautified with rows of Chinar trees, is the main hub and it runs along the length of one side of the lake, dotted with hotels & restrauants, You can get taxis & cycle rickshwas here, besides booking boat or a pony ride. Other places worth visiting, besides walking around the lake or on the Mall, is the Hanuman Temple at Hanumangarh & the Botanical gardens,also known as Sanjay Park.

Places of Interest In Nanital-Naini Peak,Snow View,Naini Devi Temple,Skating rink,Rope way, Flatts & Observatory Outskirts- Dhaikala (Corbett) 118Kms,Almora-67Kms,Sitlakhet-103Kms,Jageshwar-105Kms, Kausani-120Kms,Ranikhet-112Kms,Kanda-136Kms,Kalgarh-143Kms,Pithoragarh-188Kms, Day Excursions Kurpatal Lake-7Kms,Bhimtal-22Kms,Sat Tal-20Kms,Mukteshwar-46Kms, Naukuchital-26Kms,Bhowali-11Kms,Jeolikot-54Kms Weather Temperature

Season	Minimum	Maximum	Clothing
Winter Oct to Mar	2. 8C	15. 6C	Heavy Woollens
Summer Apr to Jun	10. 6C	20. 7C	Light woollens or Cotton
Monsoon Jul to Sep	8. 6 C	18. 5 C	Rain Coat Ruber Boots

Ways to Get there ex Delhi

Rail : Delhi - Katgodam (night train) then onwards by taxi/ private vehicle to Nainital. Road: Good motorable roads connects Delhi to Nainital . The route takes one via Hapur- Moradabad- Haldwani- Kathgodam OR via Bareilly - Kathgodam - Nainital.

There are direct bus services from Delhi, Moradabad, Mussoorie & Haldwani Road Distance Guide

CITY	ROAD HEAD
KATHGODAM	35 Kms
HALDWANI	40 Kms
MORADABAD	162 Kms
DELHI	322 Kms
BAREILLY	330 Kms

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Shimla Mukteshwar Jomsom Ooty Jabli & Nandoh Nainital Kausani Chamba