Fast Facts :-Area 11.73 sq.km Altitude 1938 m. Populaction 29.837 Language Hindi, English, Kumaoni Religion Hindusm (75.80%), Islam (15%), Sikhism (8.43%)Maxiume Temp 18* CMinimum Temp. 7.6* CSTD Code 05942

State Uttrakhand

Introduction• Need a break from the heat and the

dust? Arrive at the hill resort of Nainital tourism. The popular summer retreat of India, Nainital attracts innumerable tourists during the summer heat. The hill resort is indeed a pleasure. The gorgeous greens and the majestic mountains add to the beauty of the hill resort. The small town of Nainital in Uttaranchal is dotted with cottages, villas and bungalows.

The hill resort of Nainital plays hosts to several fairs and festivals that attract tourists and the localities alike. As the name indicates the Autumn Festival is celebrated in the autumn season. The

annual festival takes place in honor of the goddess Naina Devi in the month of

September. The winter months of October and

November see the Kumaon Festival. The Kumaon festival is Organized by the

Tourism Department of Uttar Pradesh. Besides the gaiety in the air the festival is the perfect time to get an insight into the

local cultures and traditions

For the adventure sort lovers, Nainital is the place to be in for Regatta. Annually in

the third week of June, a sailing race takes place in the Naini Lake. You may hire the Yachts from the Nainital Boat

Club and enjoy.

Lake :-

The nucleus of Nainital’s exquisite beauty is

beautiful lake .In the day ,mirrored in its waters stand seven proud hills, dotted with pretty

cottages and villas . This reflection alone holds one spell bound. More beautiful than this however

is the lake at night when the myriads of bulbs from the hill sides and quite a large number

hanging near the lake’s edge stab their magic light into its waters.

The lake offers the holiday makers ample opportunity for yachting,

boating or paddling the boat. Boating rates in conventional rowing boats ranges from Rs. 30/- to Rs. 50/- in peak season days from one end of lake to another end. Paddling boats are available on hourly rate from Rs. 50/- to Rs. 90/- depending on type of paddle boat and tourist rush. Rowing

as well as paddling boats are available at both ends of lake

The Mall :-

On one of side of lake run the Mall road now named Govind Ballabh Pant

Marg. It is lined up by many hotels ,reataurents,travel agencies ,

shops ,banks and other business concerns. In summer months of May

& June Mall road is

closed for vehicular traffic in evening hours to facilitate Mall strolling which

is the famous attraction for all the tourists. This road is the main link

joining Mallital and Tallital.

On the other side of the lake lies the Thandi Road . It is comparatively less busy and have Pashan devi temple. Vehicles are not allowed on Thandi

Road

The Flatts :-

At the northern side of the lake there is a place of rendezvous for people from all walks of life . Here evenings are heavily crowded. There is a statue

of Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant and a beautiful fountain . There is a band stand . The Flats has

playing ground used for sports games and cultural activities during festivals. There is Chat

Bazar,Bhotia Market in the flats

In Bhotia Market vendors sell their fancy items .There is Mosque, Gurudwara and Naina Devi temple in flatts. Capitol

cinema and Rink theatre which is used for roller skating are also situated in

Flatts. A portion of the flatts is used for car parking

New club ,Boat House club ,Masonic Hall

are in the periphery of the flatts for recreation

Zoo :-

Around one Km. away from bus stand at an altitude of 2100 meters in sprawling open area there is Govind Ballabh Pant High

Altitude Zoo .

Now a days it has  Monkeys, Himalayan black

bear ,Leopard ,Siberian Tiger ,Palm civet cat, Wolf, Silver Pheasants,

Rose ringed Prakeet, Hill Fox , Ghoral, Barking Deer, Sambhar.

The zoo remains closed for visitors on Monday, all national holidays ,

Holi & Diwali.

Aerial Ropeway :-

It is one of the main attractions of Nainital. This ropeway connects Snow-View Point (at 2270 Mts.) with Nainital near flats. Aerial ropeway starts at Mallital , there are two

trolleys to carry passengers

It takes approx. 151.7 seconds to cover one way journey by

trolley Cabin capacity is 10+1 or 825 kg.Timings      

                           10 AM to 4 PM

Ticket for both way Journey    100/-  ( Adult)

                                               60/-   ( Child)

Governor’s House (Raj Bhavan) :-

Raj Bhavan was built by British as residence of Governor of North West

Province. Now Raj Bhavan is the official accommodation of Governor (Uttaranchal).

State guests coming to Nainital also use it for their stay. It consists of a marvelous garden, Golf Links, Swimming Pool. Jhandidhar Modi Heights,Munshi heights are the

other places in the complex worth seeing .The Governor’s House was

built in the line of Buckingham Palace having double storied 113 rooms .For visiting this place prior

permission is must.

Caves Garden :-

This feature is the latest addition in the list of numerous tourism spots in Nainital . It is located in Sukha Tal around

one Km from Mallital very near to Kumaun University Campus.

Hanuman Garhi :-

It is around 3.5 Kms away from the bus stop at an altitude of 1951 Mts. Hanuman Garhi is a religious centre and famous for its sun set view .One can go to Hanuman Garhi by taxi, bus or even on foot from

Nainital .It has a temple complex presiding deity being Lord Hanuman

besides Ram and Shiva. At the instance of Neem Karoli Baba around 1950 these

temples were built. On the other side of the hill there is Shitala Devi temple and

Ashram of Lila Sah Bapu

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences(ARIES) :-

Situated on Manora peak it is about 1 Km from Hanumangarhi if some one prefers to visit it on foot . By road it is about 9 Kms from Nainital . It is a centre of astronomical studies and optical

tracking of artificial satellites.

For night viewing of stars and planets some days are fixed on moon lit nights and

permission is necessary Observatory was established at

Nainital in 1955 and shifted to present location of Manora Peak in 1961. The

primary objective of the observatory has been to develop facilities for modern

astrophysical research in stellar, solar & theoretical branches of astrophysics. On

some selected clear nights the visitors are also shown some celestial objects through

the telescopes

Snow View :-

It is the most easily accessible hill top, height 2270 mts. and at a distance of 2.5 Km from the town. The spot is

accessible through ropeway . This peak is also connected by motor able road. Snow view as the name suggests offers an indescribably beautiful and breath

taking picture of the glittering snows of Himalyas. It has a temple . Tea, snacks, Photographers are available at

this place

Naina Peak or China Peak :-

Naina peak is the highest peak of the town , at an altitude of 2611 mts. and at a distance of 6 Kms

from the town. Himalayan range in one side and a birds eye view of the lake city of Nainital in its full grandeur on the other. With a pair of binoculars a good panorama of the tract surrounding Nainital is obtained . Pony or Horses can be hired to visit this peak either from Snow view or from Mallital

Its altitude is 2118 mts. & it is located at about 4 Kms from the town. The best feature of this spot is that one does not have to climb much and as

the name suggests one feels on reaching the area that the end of the land has really come. One

can go to Barapathar on a vehicle and then walk about one Km. up to the spot.

Lands End :-

Kilbury :-

At an altitude of 2194 mts. and 10 Kms. from the town this place is accessible by a

motor able road. There is a forest rest house for night stay. Kilbury is an ideal spot

for a quiet and peaceful holiday

Bhowali : It is 1706 meters above the sea level and 11 Kms. away from Nainital. This is a road junction serving all the nearby hill stations

from Nainital. Bhowali is famous for its scenic grandeur and as a hill fruit mart ,

Bhowali is also known for its T.B. sanatorium established in 1912.

Ghorakhal: Famous for the temple of Lord Golu

worshipped by hill people and sainik school this place is at a distance of 3 Kms from

Bhowali.

Sat Tal : At a distance of about 23 Kms. from

Nainital at an altitude of 1370 mts. Sattal is a unique, It is comparable with

Westmoreland of England. As one approach toward Sattal first lake  is  old Nal

Damyanti Lake. Next lake is Panna or Garude lake. As we move down there is a

cluster of three lakes , these lakes are Ram,Laxman and Sita lake.

Naukuchia Tal : It is 26 Kms from Nainital and 4 Kms from

Bhimtal at 1220 mts above sea level. A pretty deep clean lake with its nine corner is a captivating site. Length of lake is 983

mts. ,breadth is 693 mts & depth 40.3 mts. There is ample scope for rowing ,paddling

or yachting

Bhimtal:

It is about 22 Kms. from Nainital and 11 Kms. from Bhowali at an altitude of 1370 mts. The

pride of Bhimtal is a beautiful lake which offers magnificent vistas for tourists. The lake is larger

than Naini lake. Tourist enjoys here boating in lake. There is an island amid lake having beautiful

aquarium . Tourist visit here by boats. The distance of island from lake shore is 91 mts. There is a 17th century Bhimeshwar temple

complex along the 40 feet high dam . The local bus stand and taxi stand is situated near it. One road from Bhimtal leaves for Naukuchiatal while

the another one goes to Kathgodam 21 Kms from here.

Ranikhet : A hill station, idyllic in its charm, Ranikhet with its majestic pine trees, is 60 Kms. from Nainital.

According to popular belief this spot had won the heart of Rani Padmini, queen of Raja Sudhardev . She chose this scenic place to her abode & since

then, it has come to be known as Ranikhet, literally "Queen’s Field" . At an altitude of 1829

mts. above sea level, this hill station is undoubtedly a tourist’s paradise. The scented mountain breeze, fresh & pure, the singing of birds, the panoramic view of the Himalayas.

Weaving an instant spell on the visitor Ranikhet draws visitors all the year round. Ranikhet is the

headquarter of Kumaoun Regimental Centre.

The Lake the fountain-head of yatching, has promoted through the club, the keen interest India has in the sport. Every year national & zonal races are held in Naini Lake. Swimming competetion are also organized in Nainital in

summer months. Beside this Canoeing , Kayaking competetion are organized   in Naini Lake .

Parasailing facility is available near Naukuchiatal

Adventure sports in nainital :

* One can experience this sky adventure in the company of experienced parasailors

. In adventure sports Hotbalooning is another attraction at Nainital.

Hotbalooning camps are organized at Sukhata.

 * Golf Tournaments  held  every year   in

Golf Course of Raj Bhavan .    Hockey, Football, Cricket, Boxing tournaments take

place in Nainital annualy in their respective seasons at Flatts

* Nainital mountaineering club at Nainital is pioneer in the area of mountaineering & rock-climbing

training . Rock Climbing training takes place at BaraPathhar & Camels back .

Best Time To Visit :

The best time to visit any hill resort in India is certainly the summer months

from March to June. The months of September and October are also

pleasant to be visited. Though the monsoon season in between from end of June to August should be avoided

What to buy :-

The hill resort of Nainital offers several shopping items to its tourists. You must

check out the renowned Handloom products and Kumaon woolens for their quality and warmth. Nanital also offers

shaped candles that are locally produced. The candles are available in captivating

colors and delightful designs. These attractive items make excellent options as

gifts and souvenirs

Accommodation is easily available in Nainital. You may take your pick from the

several hotels and lodges that cater to the needs of the tourists. The accommodation options are in ample in Nainital. They suit

the budget of the varying tourists that flock to the hill resort, especially during the

summer months. Good food is also available at the several restaurants and

eateries in Nainital.

Where to stay :-

How to Reach :-

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By Air:

Nainital does not possess an airport of its own. The nearest airport from the hill resort is that of Pantnagar, approximately 70 km

away. The domestic airport at Pantnagar has regular flights from the capital city of Delhi. However, since the place does not

have too great a connectivity, it is better to board a flight to Delhi and from there,

undertake a road or rail journey to Nainital

By Rail :-

Nainital is conveniently accessible by different parts of the country, mainly due to the presence of a well-laid rail network.

The nearest railway station to the hill station is Kathgodam, about 35 km away from the main town. New Delhi, Lucknow

and Kolkatta are well linked with Kathgodam through regular trains. The

next nearest station is Lalkuan, located at a distance of 60 km from the main city of

Nainital

By Road :- The most feasible way to reach Nainital is via

road. The extensive road network that connects Nainital with several other parts of northern India makes road travel cheaper and more convenient. New Delhi is about 310 km away from Nainital

and it hardly takes eight hours to cover the distance. Many private tour operators provide luxury bus services, including Volvos, between

the hill station and other cities of northern India. The state government also operates several

buses, connecting Nainital with other cities of Uttarakhand and northern India