About Nainital
Nainital, the attractive hill station of Uttaranchal, is the largest town of Kumaon. Located around a beautiful lake it is one of the most enchanting tourist destinations of India. The lush greenery and the tranquil ambience of the destination provide recluse to the tourists from the maddening crowd and hectic pace of city life. Its snow capped peaks, verdant valleys, rolling meadows, abundance of flora & fauna, crystal lakes have beckoned lovers of nature since ages.
Location : In the north Indian State of Uttaranchal
When to Visit : Any Time of the Year.
How to Get There Air : Nearest airport is at Pantnagar (Dist. Udam Singh Nagar), 71km.
Rail : Connected by broadgauge with Delhi & Kolkatta, Kathgodam is the nearest railhead 35 km away. Nainital is connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Bareilly and Lucknow.
Road : Nainital is connected by good roads to all the major National & State Highways. There is a regular half an hour service to Kathgodam. The deluxe & ordinary services connect Delhi at regular intervals.
Tourist Attractions in Nainital
Snow View
This popular vantage point offers an excellent view of the northern Himalayan ranges. The point is accessible by a chair lift (ropeway) or you can hire horses and mountain ponies to reach there. One can also have a close up view of Nanda Devi, one of the highest peaks in the country.
Naini Peak
Located at a distance of 5 km from the lake lies the Naina Peak. It is the highest peak bordering the lake. A popular picnic spot, the peak offers a panoramic view of the resort and a stunning view of the Himalayas including Nanda Devi and the mountains on the Tibetan border.
Dorothy's Seat
Four kilometres to the west of the lake lies Dorothy's seat, also known as Tiffin Top. It was built by an Englishman named Kellet in the memory of his wife, who was killed in an air crash. The spot offers a partial view of Nainital.
Land's End
Located on the southern border of the lake, and standing 2,881 metres high, this hill offers a view of another lake, Khurpa Tal.
Hanuman Garhi
Three kilometres south of Tallital lies Hanuman Garhi, where there is a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The place is also a good spot for viewing the setting sun.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Delhi, Bareilly, Almora and Ranikhet.
