Nainital is a popular hill station of Uttarakhand, India. Nainital is having its own place in the history. According to Skand Puranas, Nainital Lake is also known as Tri Rishi Sarovar. Three Sages are Pulaha, Pulastya and Atri. When these sages come to this place there are no water at this place, then they have kept a hole to have water.
What to see in Nainital:
Nainital Lake: It is located at the heart of the city. Town is derived its place due to this lake. Northern end of the lake is called Mallital and southern end is known as Tallital. Bridges connects these two ends of the lakes. It is eye shaped lake.
Naina Devi Temple: It is located at the banks of river Nainital. Major shrines of this temple are Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mata Kali. When Lord Shiva carrying the body of Goddess Sati, one of the body part of sati fell at this place. So this is considered as one of the Shakti peethas.
Governors House: Visitors can see Victorian Gothic Domestic style architecture at this place. It was built in 1899. FW Steven is the architecture of this House. It is two storied complex consists of golf links, a swimming pool, large garden and 113 rooms.
Eco Cave Gardens: It consists of musical fountain and 6 caves. This is the natural Garden.
Gurney House: Earlier this was the residence house of Jim Corbett. Museum of Corbett can be seen in this house.
Pt.GB Pant High Altitude Zoo: In India this is one of the high altitude zoo. Major attractions of this place are Serao, Snow Leopard, Siberian Tiger etc.
Tiffin Top: Other name is Dorothy’s seat. It is located on Ayarpatta hill. From this place visitors can have the best view of surrounding country side. It is a stone work picnic perch.
Naini Peak: It is the highest peak of the town.
Snow View: It is located on Sher-ka-danda Ridge. Visitors can reach this place by cable car. From this place visitors can have best view of Nanada Kot, Trisul, Nanda Devi and Snow peaked Himalayas.
What to see around Nainital:
Bhimtal Lake: It is located 22kms away from the town. This is the biggest lake of Nainital district. It is named after Bhima, one of the Pandavas. At this place one can see 17th century temple complex.
Khurpa Tal: It is located 10kms away from Nainital. This place is famous for angling. It is surrounded by terraced fields.
Sattal: It is located 23kms away from Nainital. Sattal means Seven Lakes. Each one is interconnected with each other. Most popular lakes are Ram, Sita and Laxman lakes.
Naukuchia Tal: It is located 26kms from Nainital. It is believed that if one takes in all nine corners in one glimpse, they can disappear into the smoke of clouds.
Jim Corbett National Park: It is located 63kms away from Nainital. Major attractions of this place are Common musk Shrew, Wild Boar, Chital, Tiger, Elephant etc.
Getting to Nainital: Nainital is well connected with road. From all the nearest cities buses come to this place. Nearest railway station is located at Kathgodam which is 34kms away from the town. From all the major cities trains come to this place. Pantnagar is the nearest airport located at 71kms away from the town. Taxis are available to reach Nainital from airport.
Getting around Nainital: Buses and Taxis are available to visit the surrounding places of Nainital.
Best time to visit Nainital: Nainital welcomes the tourists throughout the year.
Where to stay in Nainital: Plenty of accommodations available to stay in Nainital including luxury hotels. Best hotels are Classic The Mall, Balrampur House, Hotel Maharaja. Few resorts are also available here.
Where to eat in Nainital: Plenty of restaurants are available to eat in Nainital.