Nainital is a lake resort set at a height of 1,938 metres in a beautiful wooded valley. Surrounded by seven hills, the sparkling waters of the natural lake make it a gem among hill resorts.
 The lake is Nainital's pride and its yachting competition, organised during the season, is on a national level. The gaily coloured yachts on the, sparkling lake have become synonymous with this beautiful resort.
If legend is to be believed, the lake was formed when the Goddess Sati lost her eyes at this spot. She was being carried by Lord Shiva at the time and a lake was formed as a result. 'Naina' (Eyes)Tal' (Lake) was thus given its name.
The British were the first to 'discover' Nainital as, a holiday resort in 1841. Today, it has developed into a popular tourist destination of great beauty. The emerald waters of this mountain lake continue to retain their charm and beckon the tourist.
GENERAL INFORMATION - Area : 11 sq. km (City area).
- Altitude : 1938 ( metres).
- Climate : Summer Max 26.7ºC, Min 10.6ºC. Winter Max 15.6ºC, Min 2.8ºC.
- Rainfall : 279 cm.
- Tourist Season : March to June, September to October.
- Clothing : Summer Light woollens Winter Heavy woollens.
- STD Code : 05942
PLACES TO SEENaini Lake Snow View Naina Peak Hanuman Garhi Zoo Gardens
EXCURSIONS - Bhimtal
- Sat Tal ( Seven Lakes)
- Mukteshwar
- Naukutchia Lak
- Ramgarh
HOW TO REACH?
By Air : Pantnagar, 71 km is the nearest airport.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is Kathgodam 36 km. away.
By Road : Nainital is connected by good motorable roads to many places. |
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