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.
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