What are the places to visit at nainital?

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What are the places to visit at nainital?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Main Attraction in Nainital :

¤ Naini Lake

Naini LakeSurrounded by forested mountains, Naini Lake forms the core of the small hill town of Nainital. The town itself is spread out in tiers, and is one of the most picturesque hill stations in North India.

Situated in the Lower Himalayas, this hill station is the headquarters of the Kumaon region, and of Nainital district. The town offers much to the visitor; there are horse and pony rides along the lake, boating and sailing on the lake, a skating rink, a ropeway that goes to Snow View, and a Boat Club on the northern lake shore.

A crowded shopping mall on the lake’s eastern shore, caters to the tourists’ passion for mementos, who have come on their travel vacations in the panoramic valley of Nainital.

¤ Legendary Tale of Naini Lake

There is an interesting legend about Naini Lake. A local fable speaks of a terrible, snake-like ‘monster’ that lives in the green waters of the lake. Locals also believe that whoever swims to the centre of the lake will either be devoured by this monster, or will be trapped by weeds, and drown.

Although this monster has never been sighted so far, locals vehemently insist that it exists. However, the lake forms a pretty sight at night, when thousands of Nainital’s twinkling lights are reflected in its placid waters.

Nainital comes alive during summer, with school students and tourists flocking to the place on their vacations. Unfortunately, this makes Nainital a little crowded as well.

¤ Other Places of Interest

Apart from the 500m broad and 2.4km long Naini Lake, Nainital is famous for its residential educational institutions such as St Mary’s Convent, St Joseph’s College, Sherwood College and Birla Vidya Mandir. Believed to be some of the premier institutions in India, these schools are closed during winter, when it snows heavily. However, there is nothing much that is architecturally outstanding in Nainital, apart from colonial mansions. The Boat Club in Mallital on the northern end of the lake, was established in 1890 as the Nainital Club. The Club offers temporary membership that allows members to use its spacious lounge and bar, and arranges for boat rides on the lake.

Also in s is a market, the Naina Devi Temple, and the Flats with a skating rink, a cinema hall, and a bus stand. The original Naina Devi Temple was destroyed in the 1880 landslide, then rebuilt. The temple is also the venue for an annual festival held in honour of Lord Shiva’s wife, Parvati. In summer, hockey, cricket and football matches are played the Flats.

¤ Famous Structures

Amongst the interesting buildings in Nainital is the Government House, built in 1899, and now known as the Secretariat. The gardens of the Uttar Pradesh Governor’s residence, the Raj Bhawan, are open to the public. The Church of St John in the Wilderness is located at the northern end of Nainital. Built in 1844, the church was so named by the Bishop of Calcutta, who lived in a mud hut in the forest after falling ill while visiting Nainital. The altar inside the church is inscribed with names of the 1880 landslides’ victims. Other churches in Nainital are the Methodist Church and the St Francis Church, both on the Mall.

At a height of 2,610m, Naina Peak (Cheena Peak) is a quiet place from where the Nanda Devi peak and the mountains on the Tibet border can be viewed. A ropeway from the Bara Bazaar (Mallital Bazaar) leads to Snow View, which also offers a spectacular view of the Himalayas. The Hanuman Temple on the road to Haldwani, the Astronomical Observatory, Sanjay Park (botanical gardens), Barrah Patthar (12 stones), Tiffin Top, Dorothy’s Seat and Land’s End are other interesting places to visit in Nainital. The best way to reach these places is to walk, or on ponyback.

Other Attraction :

Himalaya Mini Golf

Horse Riding

Boating

Rope Way

Mall Road Strolling

Sports (The Flats)

Answer 3

Nainital

A small town in the hills of Kumaon, Nainital is a lovely hill station surrounded by mountains on three sides. Nainital was discovered in 1841 by a Britisher called Lord Baron. 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 facilities are prearranged.

Sightseeing at Nainital

Sat Tal : 25 km away, is a complex of seven natural lakes with good angling prospects.

Bhimtal : 23 km away, larger than Naini Lake which sports a beautiful island.

Naukuchiatal : 27 km away, is a vast nine-cornered lake, pristine and pleasant where migratory birds gather.

Naini Peak : Approx 6 km away, is the highest point within Nainital and commands a superb view of the Himalayas.

Naini Lake : This attractive lake is said to be one of the emerald green eyes of Shiva's wife, Sati. When Sati's father failed to invite Shiva to a family sacrifice, she burnt herself to death in protest. Shiva gathered the charred remains in his arms and proceeded to engage in a cosmic dance, which threatened to destroy the world. Vishnu chopped up the body into pieces, and the remains were scattered across India. The modern Naina Devi Temple at the northern end of the lake is built over the precise spot where the eye is believed to have fallen.

Best Season to Visit : Through out the Year.

Reaching Nainital -

Air : Nearest airport is Pantnagar, 71 kms away, which was serviced by India's feeder airlines called Vayudoot, which has since been discontinued.

Rail : Since the airport is not in use, the most convenient way to travel is by train. The nearest railhead is Kathgodam, located 36 kms from Nainital. This station is connected on meter gauge directly by rail to Agra, Lucknow and Bareilly.

Road : The most preferred mode of travel to this hill destination is by road. It is connected to Delhi with fairly well maintained motorable roads, as well as with other towns in Uttar Pradesh.

Distances -

Almora - 64 kms

Delhi - 318 kms

Ranikhet - 54 kms

Bareilly - 137 kms

Haridwar - 306 kms

Dehradun - 373 kms

Badrinath - 303 kms

Lucknow - 390 kms

ISD/STD Codes Of Nainital

If calling from within India -------------++05942 (local number)

If calling from outside India --------------++91- 5942 (local number)

Shopping in Nainital -

Nationalised banks which have foreign exchange conversion facilities are - State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Allahbad bank.

Nainital is famous for its candles, woolens, woodcrafts and handicrafts. Main Markets are Mallital Bazar, Nallital Bazar, Tibetan Market and a the markets near Naina Devi Temple.

Answer 4

Naini Lake, boating

Naina Devi temple

Cable car ride upto Snow View

Mountain Magic amusement park

Hike upto Naina peak

Visit Gadhan Gompa

Walk to Tiffin Top and Land's End

Nainital zoo

Horse Riding

Rock climbing

Just chilling out