Nainital
The Tourist's Paradise
General Information
District: Nainital, State: Uttarakhand, India
Area: 0
Long Distance Code: +91-5942
Importance: Famous for the Naini Lake
Best Time to Visit: March to November
Description
Mr. P. Barron, a European merchant and an enthusiastic hunter from Rosa, near Shahjahanpur, founded "NAINITAL" in the year 1841. Mr. P. Barron was the first European who took great fancy to this land. Moved by the beauty of the sparkling lake he wrote: "It is by far the best site I have witnessed in the course of a 1,500 miles trek in the Himalayas." It is very less is known about the history of Nainital. This region was called Khasdesh in ancient times and Khasis ruled this region before Christ was born. The name "NAINI" is derived from a temple to the goddess 'Naini Devi" built on the upper edge of the lake and was destroyed by the landslip of 1880. It was subsequently replaced by a modern structure. The word "Naini" means 'Eyes' and 'Tal' means 'Lake'.Location
Nainital is 34 Km from Kathgodam, the gateway of Kumaon and the terminus of North Eastern Railway. It is 304 km from Delhi, capital of India, and 388 km from Lucknow the State capital. According to the District Gazetteer Nainital is situated at 29 degree 24' north latitude and 79 degree 28' east longitude, in a valley of the Gagar range running east and west, which is bounded on the north by the peak of China, which rises to a height of 8.568 feet, continued by the Alma peak (presently known as Snow-View) and the Sher-Ka-Danda to the eastern extremity, where the ridge descends almost to the level of the lake.
This place is of religious importance. Situated at a height of 1951 meters this place was established by Baba Neem Kiroli. A very beautiful Hanuman mandir is at the top. From Hanuman Garhi watching the Sunset is very soothing. You can walk down from Nainital to Hanuman Garhi.
This attribute lake is said to be one of the emerald green eyes of Shiva's wife, Sati (naina is Sanskrit for eye). When Sati's father failed to invite Shiva to a family sacrifice, she burnt herself to death in protest. Shiva gathered the charred remains in his arms and proceeded to engage in a cosmic dance, which threatened to destroy the world. To terminate the dance, Vishnu chopped up the body into pieces, and the remains were scattered across India. The modern Naina Devi Temple at the northern end of the lake is built over the precise spot where the eye is believed to have failen.
At the top, a close up view of Naina Devi (7816m), which was, as the old brass plate here tells you, 'the highest mountain in the British empire'. Naina Devi was India's highest peak until Sikkim (and thus Kanchenjunga) was absorbed into the country. There's a small marble temple dedicated to Dev Mundi housing images of Durga, Shiva, Sita, Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman. From Snow View you can walk west to another point and then continue on to the main road to Kilbury. From here you could continue up to China Peak or head down the road to Sukhatal, passing great views of the lake in route.\r\nA walk up to Snow View can take in the tiny Gadhan Kunkyop Ling Gompa of the Gelukpa order (of which the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader). Take the road uphill from the hotel city heart, from where a path branches off towards the gompa (the colorful prayers flags are visible from the road). The gompa serves Nainital's small (and mostly itinerant) Tibetan community. Most of the Tibetan families travel to Nainital in the summer season to sell sweaters and shawls, and in winter descends to the plains.
Naina Peak known as the China peak this peak is the highest point in Nainital. From here Nainital appears as a bowl. You can walk or take ponies to the peak. From this peak you can capture the exciting views of Nainital. Naina peak also gives a good view of the Camelback peak. There are no hotel or restaurant on the top so carry food and water along with you.
One of the most famous reserved forest for tigers in India, named after the famous Jim Corbett, is situated at the distance of 120 kms from Nainital.
23 kms from Nainital is the lake called Bhimtal. As per mythological legnds, the lake which is named after one of the five Pandava brothers, Bhim was originated by him. Today one can enjoy boating in this beautiful lake. The Sat tal or the seven lakes is group of seven small lakes on the way to Bhimatal. The Naukhutchia Tal is a unique lake four kms from Bhimtal having nine corners and hence carries the name of Naukhutchia.
The Himalayan Adventure / PI-0344 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
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Hard rocks, steep mountains, deep valleys and a beautiful scenery. The Himalayan adventure gives you the best of the thrills along with the beauty that it has always had.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Mussoorie
Day 3 : Mussoorie
Day 4 : Mussoorie
Day 5 : Mussoorie-Rishikesh
Day 6 : Rishikesh
Day 7 : Rishikesh - Corbett
Day 8 : Corbett - Ranikhet
Day 9 : Ranikhet
Day 10 : Ranikhet - Binsar
Day 11 : Binsar - Ramgarh
Day 12 : Ramgarh - Nainital
Day 13 : Nainital - Delhi
Day 14 : Delhi-Agra-Delhi
Day 15 : Delhi
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Hard rocks, steep mountains, deep valleys and a beautiful scenery. The Himalayan adventure gives you the best of the thrills along with the beauty that it has always had.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Mussoorie
Day 3 : Mussoorie
Day 4 : Mussoorie
Day 5 : Mussoorie-Rishikesh
Day 6 : Rishikesh
Day 7 : Rishikesh - Corbett
Day 8 : Corbett - Ranikhet
Day 9 : Ranikhet
Day 10 : Ranikhet - Binsar
Day 11 : Binsar - Ramgarh
Day 12 : Ramgarh - Nainital
Day 13 : Nainital - Delhi
Day 14 : Delhi-Agra-Delhi
Day 15 : Delhi
Delightful Uttaranchal Tour / PI-0201 (8 Days / 7 Nights)
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Located in the foothills of Himalayas, Uttaranchal is a delight for vacationers. Silhouetted against lush green mountains and picturesque lakes and valleys, Uttaranchal offers a lot to see and visit. There is tiger viewing in Jim Corbett, charming ambience of Nainital set around the Naini Lake, winter wonderland of Auli and the pilgrimage of Haridwar, to name a few. So, come explore Uttaranchal on your next holiday…
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun-Auli
Day 2 : Auli
Day 3 : Auli - Kausani
Day 4 : Kausani - Binsar
Day 5 : Binsar - Bhimtal
Day 6 : Bhimtal - Nainital
Day 7 : Nainital-Corbett
Day 8 : Corbett - Haridwar - Dehradun
Dehradun-Auli-Kausani-Binsar-Bhimtal-Nainital-Corbett-Haridwar-Dehradun
Located in the foothills of Himalayas, Uttaranchal is a delight for vacationers. Silhouetted against lush green mountains and picturesque lakes and valleys, Uttaranchal offers a lot to see and visit. There is tiger viewing in Jim Corbett, charming ambience of Nainital set around the Naini Lake, winter wonderland of Auli and the pilgrimage of Haridwar, to name a few. So, come explore Uttaranchal on your next holiday…
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun-Auli
Day 2 : Auli
Day 3 : Auli - Kausani
Day 4 : Kausani - Binsar
Day 5 : Binsar - Bhimtal
Day 6 : Bhimtal - Nainital
Day 7 : Nainital-Corbett
Day 8 : Corbett - Haridwar - Dehradun
Exotic Uttaranchal Tour / PI-0202 (8 Days / 7 Nights)
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With a number of hill stations, pilgrimage spots and adventure destinations on map, Uttaranchal is a popular tourist spot apt for people from all walks of life. This trip explores its fascinating wildlife, the beautiful snowcapped mountains, the sacred pilgrimage destinations and its lush green valleys to the fullest while giving you a taste of its exotic culture and tradition.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun - Haridwar - Auli
Day 2 : Joshimath - Auli
Day 3 : Auli - Kausani
Day 4 : Kausani - Mukteshwar
Day 5 : Mukteshwar - Bhimtal
Day 6 : Bhimtal - Nainital
Day 7 : Nainital-Corbett
Day 8 : Corbett - Haridwar - Dehradun
Dehradun-Haridwar-Auli-Joshimath-Auli-Kausani-Mukteshwar-Bhimtal-Nainital-Corbett-Haridwar-Dehradun
With a number of hill stations, pilgrimage spots and adventure destinations on map, Uttaranchal is a popular tourist spot apt for people from all walks of life. This trip explores its fascinating wildlife, the beautiful snowcapped mountains, the sacred pilgrimage destinations and its lush green valleys to the fullest while giving you a taste of its exotic culture and tradition.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun - Haridwar - Auli
Day 2 : Joshimath - Auli
Day 3 : Auli - Kausani
Day 4 : Kausani - Mukteshwar
Day 5 : Mukteshwar - Bhimtal
Day 6 : Bhimtal - Nainital
Day 7 : Nainital-Corbett
Day 8 : Corbett - Haridwar - Dehradun
Romantic Uttaranchal Tour / PI-0203 (8 Days / 7 Nights)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun - Haridwar - Auli
Day 2 : Auli
Day 3 : Joshimath - Auli
Day 4 : Auli - Kausani
Day 5 : Kausani - Mukteshwar
Day 6 : Mukteshwar - Bhimtal
Day 7 : Bhimtal - Nainital
Day 8 : Nainital - Haridwar - Dehradun
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun - Haridwar - Auli
Day 2 : Auli
Day 3 : Joshimath - Auli
Day 4 : Auli - Kausani
Day 5 : Kausani - Mukteshwar
Day 6 : Mukteshwar - Bhimtal
Day 7 : Bhimtal - Nainital
Day 8 : Nainital - Haridwar - Dehradun
Complete Uttaranchal Tour / PI-0348 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
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Often referred to as Dev Bhoomi (Land of Gods), Uttarakhand is famous for being home to many holy temples and cities that are considered to be the most spiritual and revered pilgrimage spots for the Hindus. With the place being the birth place to four major river systems, it boasts of unmatched natural beauty that makes every trip to the region an unforgettable experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun - Haridwar - Rishikesh
Day 2 : Rishikesh-Mussoorie
Day 3 : Mussoorie-Auli
Day 4 : Auli
Day 5 : Auli
Day 6 : Auli - Kausani
Day 7 : Kausani - Binsar
Day 8 : Binsar-Munsiyari
Day 9 : Munsiyari - Patal Bhuwaneshwar
Day 10 : Patal Bhuwaneshwar - Mukteshwar
Day 11 : Mukteshwar - Bhimtal
Day 12 : Bhimtal - Sattal
Day 13 : Sattal - Nainital
Day 14 : Nainital-Corbett
Day 15 : Corbett - Haridwar - Dehradun
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Often referred to as Dev Bhoomi (Land of Gods), Uttarakhand is famous for being home to many holy temples and cities that are considered to be the most spiritual and revered pilgrimage spots for the Hindus. With the place being the birth place to four major river systems, it boasts of unmatched natural beauty that makes every trip to the region an unforgettable experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Dehradun - Haridwar - Rishikesh
Day 2 : Rishikesh-Mussoorie
Day 3 : Mussoorie-Auli
Day 4 : Auli
Day 5 : Auli
Day 6 : Auli - Kausani
Day 7 : Kausani - Binsar
Day 8 : Binsar-Munsiyari
Day 9 : Munsiyari - Patal Bhuwaneshwar
Day 10 : Patal Bhuwaneshwar - Mukteshwar
Day 11 : Mukteshwar - Bhimtal
Day 12 : Bhimtal - Sattal
Day 13 : Sattal - Nainital
Day 14 : Nainital-Corbett
Day 15 : Corbett - Haridwar - Dehradun
Nainital, India Tours
