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General Information |
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Area: |
11.73 kms.
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Population: |
32800, |
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Altitude: |
1,929 ill.
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Temperature: |
Summer 10.6° c to
26.7° c. |
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Rainfall : |
Average 2794 mm. |
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Best
season to visit: |
Mar
to Jun and Sep to Oct |
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Language Spoken: |
Hindi, English and
Kumaoni. |
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Nainital - The
beautiful lake resort nestles amidst seven hills in a lush
valley at an altitude of 1938 meters. In 1841, the British
first discovered Nainital as a holiday resort. Today, the town
has emerged as one of the most important hill resorts of India |
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Nainital is a modem
hill resort of northern India (336 kms from Delhi)
connected by best-aligned and maintained roads
from the railhead of Kathgodam. Railway line was
laid up to Kathgodam in 1882. The road passes
through forests where occasionally wild animals
can also be seen. "Naini" is derived from the
temple of goddess Naini which was built on the
bank of the lake but later got destroyed due to
land slides in the year 1880, The place is
mentioned in Skand Puran as 'Trishul Sarover'. Tri
Rishi (three sages Atri, Pulastiya and Pulha) had
come there for pilgrimage while they were at Gagar
range (now called China Peak), they felt thirsty
and could not find any water. Thereafter, they
thought of Man Sarover and dug a hole which at
once got filled with water. |
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The lake then formed was called
Tri-Rishi Tal (The lake of three sages). Today it has an
impressive lake surrounded by the hills from three sides with
highest peak Cheena (2610 m) and the valley in between running
from east to west. The lake is a little more than 3 kms in
circumference. |
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Nainital remains packed from April
to November with tourist for sight seeing as well as for
seeking escape from the heat of the plains. Naini lake has
facilities for boating and yatching. Facilities for horse
riding, skating, golf and rock climbing are also available for
the visitors. Fishing is also permitted with the permission of
local authorities. Talli Tal and Malli Tal are the two main
trading centre at Nainital |
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How to
Reach |
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Air:
Nearest airport is at Pantnagar (71 kms),
connected by air service with New Delhi. |
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Rail: The nearest
railway station is Kathgodam (35 kms). |
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Road:
Nainital is well connected with all major cities in northern
India. |
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What to See Around |
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Hanumangarhi : (1,
951 m) 3 km. A popular place for worship in the temple of lord
Hanuman and its Sun-set view. |
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Khurpatal : (1,635
m) 5 to 10 kms. This is an angler’s paradise on
Nainital-Kaladhungi-Ramnagar Road. It is here that the
conifers belt merges and gives way to the Sal trees. Fishing
permits are available from Deputy Commissioner, Nainital. |
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Kilbury: (2,194 m)
10 kms. A wooded spot, ideal for a quiet and peaceful
holidays, which is connected by road. |
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Lariakanta : (2,
481 m) 6 kms. This is the second highest peak of Nainital and
commands a glorious view of the lake region. |
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Land's End: (2,1l8
m) 4.08 kms. One can have magnificent view of Khurpatal and
the terraced fields on the hill side. |
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Naini Peak: (2,611
m) (Cheena Peak) 6 kms. Most favored picnic spot of the town.
One can view the distant plains and snow clad Himalayas from
the peak. A bird's eye view of the lake is also obtainable
from here. One can either trek or go on a horse back up to
Naina Peak. |
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Naini Lake: The
boat club overlooking the lake offers sailing facilities and
also boating. Fishing is allowed with the permission of
Executive Officer, Municipal Board, Nainital. |
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Snow-View: (2270
m). 3 km. This is the nearest easily accessible peak on
Sher-ka-Danda hill connected by Ropeway. A powerful telescope
is fixed here which enables one to view the Himalayan ranges. |
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Nainital Ropeway :
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has since installed the most
sophisticated ropeway at Nainital which is the first of its
kind in India. The ropeway covers a distance of 705 meters
with an altitude gain of 300 meters. Carrying a maximum load
of 825 kgs or 12 persons in each of its two cars, the ropeway
travels at a maximum speed of 6 mts/ sec. |
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Bhimtal : (1,371
m) 22 kms away from Nainital. Bhimtal is named after Bhim, one
of the five Pandavas of 'Mahabharata'. The lake at Bhim Tal is
larger than Naini lake at Nainital. Boating, swimming and
fishing are the main attractions. An island in the centre of
the lake is an excellent spot for picnic. Fishing permits can
be obtained from the fishing Inspector of Bhim Tal. Tourist
Bungalow and private lodges are available here. |
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Naukuchia Tal:
(1,219 m) 27 kms. This is a lake known for its nine comers.
Area around the lake is an ideal place for bird watching.
Fishing permits can be obtained from Fishing Inspector of
Bhimtal. |
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Sat Tal: (1371 m)
21 kms. away from Nainital. This is a charming spot and the
venue of the famous Kohinoor Camp in summer. There is an
Ashram run by Dr. E. Stanley Jones of United States
Missionaries, where religious, educational and social youth
camps are held every year. Nearby, there are several small
lakes, numbering seven, from where the name Sat Tal is
derived. The lakes include Panna, Nal Damyanti and Sita. Sukha
Tal is located in the middle of thick pine and oak trees.
There are excellent facilities for swimming, boating and
fishing. A small World Life sanctuary is another spot of
tourist attraction. |
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