Nainital Tourism, Nainital Travel Guide, Nainital Hill Station

Nainital, in Uttarakhnad, is one of the popular Indian hill station. The name Nainital, is derived from its famous lake, called Lake Naini. This dream place is nestled in amidst of the mighty peaks of the Kumaon hills, this dream place offers one a lot. Nainital, to provides with all the facilities, one would love to have in a hill station from, exploring Jim Corbett's home, to feeding animals in the zoo, from boating, to picnicking on the hills. Lake Naini has separated Nainital into two parts: Tallital and Mallital. In the southern side of the Lake is Tallital and on the northern upper reaches of the lake is Mallital. In the year 1880, this town was destroyed in the landslip, but later, Nainital was re-built by the British. This place is renowned for its lake, prestigious educational institutions. Nainital is also known as the Lake district of Uttarakhand. If anynone is planning to make a trip to this dream land, then Summer time in India that is from May to July, is the perfect time. Nainital is great place for the couples , those who are planning for honeymoon.

Nainital

Climate

Nainital experience temperate summer, the maximum temperature in summer is almost  27 degree Celsius, and 7 degree Celsius is the minimum temperature. Nainital draws maximum tourists in the months of summer. While, during the winter months, Nainital receives snowfall between, December to February, the maximum temperature in the winter is almost 15 degree Celsius, while the minimum temperature is almost -3 degree Celsius.

Snowfall in Nainital

Tourism

Tourism is one of the important segment of  Nainital's economy. The following are the places which are mostly visited by the tourists.:

Nainital Lake

Also popularly known as Lake Naini, this eye-shaped lake is situated in the heart of the city, Nainital earned its name, owing to this lake. This lake is a hotspot and attracts tourists like magnet, those who visit this hill resort. Well, the tourists can indulge themselves in the leisurely walk along the bank of the lake, or can indulge themselves in boating. Tallital is the southern end of the lake, while Mallital is the northern end of the lake. The two banks of the lake is connected by the Lake Bridge, which has quite a few shops and post office, this is the only one post office in the world to be located on a bridge.

Nainital Lake

Naini Devi Temple

On the northern shore of Lake Naini, is the Naini Devi Temple, the deity which presides in this temple is the Naina Devi, she is represented by two netras (eyes). On the both the sides of Naina Devi are the deities of  Lord Ganesha and Mata Kali. Nainital is actually believed to be one of  the Shaktipeethas, one of the body part of Sati fell, when Lord Shiva was carrying her body. It is assumed that the eyes (netras) of the Goddess have fallen here. This shrine is a must visit for the Hindu devotees, those who visits Nainital, this temple was reconstructed after it got damaged in the landslide of 1880. From the temple, overlooking the lake, one can get a beautiful view of the hill station.

Naini Devi Temple

St. John in the Wilderness

This church was established in the year 1844, this church is north of the town Mallital and almost half a mile north west of the Naina Devi Temple. This church was named after Daniel Wilson , the Bishop of Calcutta, who fell ill, during his visit to Nainital in 1844, to lay the foundation of the church, he was obliged to sleep in an unfinished house in the edge of the forest. The names of the victims of the landslide in 1880, was altered on the brass plaque.

St. John in the Wilderness

Governor's House

Governor's house is also known as Raj Bhavan, This Government House was built in the year 1899, this was designed in the Victorian Gothic domestic style, F.W Stevens was the architect of the Government House. Now the Raj Bhavan has become the guest house for the Governor of Uttarakhand and for the state guest.

Governor's House

Snow View

Snow View is at an altitude of 7,450 ft and is located at the top of  Sher-ka-danda Ridge which is north by north east of the town center, and is easily accessible by cable cars. Charges for the car is Rs.150 per person and for children it is Rs.75. There is a charge for staying an hour at that point. The timing of visiting Snow View is from 10 am to 5 pm. On a very clear day, one will be spell bounded to see the snow clad Himalayas, including Nanda Kot, Trishul, Nanda Devi. Late October to November are the best time to view this mountains.

Snow View

Naini Peak

Naini Peak is also known as Naina Peak, Cheena Peak or China Peak, is the highest peak of the town, with the altitude of 8,579 ff, and at the walking distance of 6km from the north end of the town Mallital. From the top of the peak, one will have a opportunity not only to view the broad swath of snow capped Himalaya, but also will be lucky enough to have a panoramic view of the Nainital town.

Naini Peak

Tiffin Top

Tiffin's Top is also popularly known as Dorothy's Seat, is almost 7,520 ft on Ayarpatta hill, which is almost 4 km from the center town and they offer an amazing. Dorothy's Seat is actually a stonework picnic perch on the Tiffin Top was built as a memorial of a British Army officer's wife Dorothy Kellet by her husband Col. J.P Kellet.

 

 

Tiffin Top

Gurney House

Gurney House is a former residence of Jim Corbett is on the Ayarpatta hill. Before leaving for Kenya, Jim and her sister Maggie, sold this house to a zamindari family from Bihar. Though this is a private residence, but this house is open to all the visitors as a museum of Corbett memorabilia.

Gurney House

Place's near Nainital

The Jim Corbett National Park

One of the oldest national park in India is in the Nainital district. Jim Corbett National Park is west by north west of Nainital, contains a large variety of species, starting from tiger, sambar deer, chital, elephant, flying fox, wild boar, Indian Pangolin, King Cobra, hedgehog.

The Jim Corbett National Park

Mukteshwar

Mukteshwar can be called a picturesque town, which is almost 52 km north east of Nainital, is also a place of Indian Veterinary Institute.One will also have a chance to view the unhindered  high mountains of western Himalayas, including Trishul, Nanda Kot and Nanda Devi.

Bhimtal Lake

Bhimtal Lake is the biggest lake of Nainital, is almost 22 km from the city. This lake is named after second Pandava brother in Mahabharata, Bhim, who was known for his prestigious strength. This lake is almost 4,490 ft in height. There is a popular restaurants on the island of the lake. In the 17th century a temple complex was built, Bhimeshwar, beside a 40 ft high dam was built at one end of the lake.

Bhimtal Lake

Transport

Rail

Kathgodam is almost 35 km away from Nainital, is the nearest railway station. Trains for Kathgodam are available from  Delhi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow Dehradun, Howrah (Kolkata), Haridwar.

Road

There is a daily bus service from Delhi, the buses leaves from ISBT  Anand Vihar Delhi, and runs by Uttarakhand roadways.

Air

PantNagar Airport is the nearest airport of Nainital, this airport handles only six schedule flights a week.