| Attractions
in Nainital |
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Hanuman Garhi |
|
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.
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| Naina
Devi Temple |
|
The
attractive lake of Nainital is said to be the eyes of Sati,
wife of Lord Shiva. Sati jumped into the sacrificial bonfire.
Lord Shiva to mourn the death of his beloved wife carried
the body across the country. The remains of her body fell
at various places which today are sacred worship places for
the Hindus.
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| St.
John's Church |
|
This
church was built in 1847. A brass memorial is kept in memory
of the persons who were buried in the infamous landslide.
The few bodies which could be dug out were buried in the church
premises
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| Snow
View |
|
The
Snow view point is located at height of 2270 meter from the
sea level. This place can be reached by the ropeway or the
ponies available at the Mallitaal.
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| Naini
Lake |
|
Naini
Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green lake is located
in the district of Nainital. It is from this lake that the
city of Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the lake, derives
its name. Naini Lake is so called because of its eye-like
shape.
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| 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 yourself.
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| Kilburi
|
|
Kilburi
is slightly away from Nainital. 12 kms from the main town,
this place is peaceful and quite. Located amidst green forests
this place provides a break from crowds of the city. Kilburi
gives a very good view of the Himalayas. The forest department
has got its guest house here. Kilburi takes you into the laps
of nature from rush of the cities.
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| Attractions
from Nainital |
| Sat
Tal ( Seven Lakes) |
| On
the way from Nainital to Bhimtal is a group of seven lakes called
the Sattal. Nature has really provided this place beauty in
abundance. There is government Bunglow where you can spend the
night. Taxis and buses are available to Sattal from Nainital.
It is 22 Km from Nainital |
| Bhimtal
|
| The
myth goes that the lake was built during the Mahabharata era.
You can get taxis and buses at regular interval from Nainital.
On the Nainital-Bhimtal road is Mahra Village. Here through
the efforts of Dr. Yashodhra Mathpal a rich collection of the
cultural and archeological items have been made. These artifacts
from the Uttrakhand region gives you an insight into the cultural
heritage of this area. At Bhimtal you can enjoy boating and
have food at the restaurant on the island in middle of the lake.
Bhimtal is 23 kms from Nainital and there are good accommodation
facilities at the place. |
| Ranikhet
|
| The
hill station, idyllic in its charm, Ranikhet with its majestic
pine trees, is 59.5 kilometres from Nainital. |
| Naukuchia
Lake |
| Just
four kms from Bhimtal is lake with nine corners hence it is
known as the Naukutchia lake. This is an ideal place to spend
your holidays and relax. The lake is full of lotus and is surrounded
by forest with a backdrop of the mountains, all this creates
an ideal condition to enjoy boating in here or sit on the banks
and feel the breeze coming from the lake. There are regular
bus and taxi services to this place and the Kumaon Mandal Vikas
Nigam has got its rest house where you can stay. |
| Nanda
Devi Fair |
| Nanda
Devi Mela is a fair of great religious and cultural significance.
It is held at Nanda Devi Temple in September to commemorate
the memory of Goddesses, Nanda and Sunanda |
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