Nainital Tour - A Delightful Experience

What can be as delightful and attention-grabbing as the high mountain peaks in Uttaranchal? It is easy!! It's their reflection in the sparkling clean waters of the lakes in Kumaon foothills. Nainital is a small, sweet and charming hill station in Uttaranchal. It has lots to offer to attract innumerable tourists from all over the world. This 'Lake district' gives one an opportunity to bask in the scenic beauty at its best. It offers serenity in the arm of clouds amidst tranquil lakes. It is located at the 6,360 ft above sea level. Nainital has a number of beautiful lakes. The reflection of the magnificent peaks during the day and the twinkling lights during the night that leave the visitors awestruck. The reflection of the colorful sails of the boats is also an eye-catching sight.

The city was named after the Naini Devi temple, which is located at the upper end of the Naini Lake. The temple is devoted to Goddess Naina Devi. Goddess Naina Devi is the manifestation of Goddess Durga and a Shakti form. 'Naini' means 'eyes’. Some people feel that it is the place where the eye of Sati (spouse of Shiva) fell and because of this, this place was named 'Nainital'. The town is a main tourist hub and has a lot of cottages, villas and bungalows. The weather remains pleasant year round and during the months of December to February there is heavy snowfall.

Major Attractions
Nainital has a range of historical and adventurous places. A few of them are:
• China Peak (It is the highest peak of Nainital)
• Snow View (It is 2270 m high and offers scenic view of Nainital and 350 km long Himalayan range)
• Tiffin Top (another peak, also identified as 'Dorothy seat')
• Lands End (at 2114 m, it is the most adventurous tourist place of Nainital, offers wonderful views of the plains and Kupra Tal)
• Hanuman Garh (dedicated to Lord Hanuman)
• Saria Tal (a small lake and a waterfall for a picnic)
• Observatory (a study center for astronomical studies)
• Zoo (has some extraordinary Himalayan animal species)
The shops in market are full of good quality woolen clothes, herbal items, naturally made wooden structures, beautiful and artistic candles and a number of other exciting items.

Nainital is admired among adventure lovers due to its trekking routes and world class facilities for yachting sail boating and paddle boating.

By: sulusimi

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