Lakes and Mountains

Welcome to Nainital

Nainital is in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state in North India, at an elevation of roughly 2,000m above the sea level. It is formerly a British hill station. Nainital is located around the beautiful Lake Naini Lake. Nainital is not only a famous tourist Destination but is also known for its educational institutes and schools which has stood since British era.

There are many legends associated with the place. According to one, Nainital has derived its na, from the Goddess Naina while the other Legend says that when the Goddess Sati lost her eyes, she was being carried by Lord Shiva and this Lake was formed. (It defines as “Naina” means eyes and “Tal” means Lake)

This beautiful small Town is surrounded by seven hills, known as ‘SaptaShring’- Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Lariya-Kanta and Sher-Ka-Danda. The majestic mountains and the lake add an immense beauty of this city. Narrow wooded lanes through forests of oak, pine and deodar are excellent for short walks.

Nainital is a good place for spending leisurely time. You may plan your family Holidays, Honeymoon trip, School and College groups, Conferences and weddings in Nainital’ and Bhimtal.

The Mall is the most popular place to visit in Nainital. The mall road runs side by side of the Naini Lake, Britishers constructed this mall road in such a way that it passes through the centre of Nainital and connecting to main areas of Nainital City, Mallital and Tallital. It is always recommended to the tourist to walk on the mall road to enjoy the beauty of Naini Lake. You may enjoy boat ride in Naini Lake.

Nainital is a gateway to Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, You can plan your Kumaon itinerary, which can initiate from Nainital by covering Ranikhet, Kausani, Binsar, Mukteshwar, Almora and more.

Nainital is also connected to other lesser known hill stations like : Pangot, Ramgarh, Saat Tal, Navkuchiatal and Bhimtal. One can experience these hills stations by staying or you can go for day out to these place while staying at Nainital.

Nainital is easily accessible by road. One can reached by car, Taxi or bus. Kathgodam is the nearest Rail Head.

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