Best Holdays Place,nainital,uttranchal,india.

Surrounded by sevenhills known as the Saptshring

, the lake is a hot favourite with boaters. Picturesque Nainital has plenty to offer to visitors - gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains, a glorious lake to go boating or just sit by, reminders of its colonial past and of course temples. One of the most popular hill resorts in Uttaranchal, Nainital attracts hoards of tourists each year.

For majestic views of the Himalayas -Rowboat rides around the Nani Lake and the rope-way Aerial Express to Snow View are a thrill for both kids and adults alike.

Historically Speaking

Legend says that Sati, the consort of Shiva consigned herself to the sacrificial fire when her father Daksha slighted her lord. In grief, Shiva danced the tandava with the lifeless body of Sati, until Vishnu cut it into bits scattering it all over the land. The spots where her body parts landed

became shaktipeethas, revered by pilgrims even today. It is believed that Satis eyes, or naina landed at Nainital thus giving the place its name. In ancient times the lake was also know as the Tri-rishi Sarovar or the lake of the three saints, namely Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha. According to historical records, Nainital was discovered by a British sugar merchant named P. Barron. The merchant was so deeply enthralled by the lake settlement and its forested surrounding that he came back with a sailing boat and built a house named Pilgrims Cottage. Thus started the process of settling this once secluded mountain resort, with colonial villas and promenades coming up very rapidly. Soon, it became an important administrative town as well, with the summer capital of the United Provinces being set up here. In 1880, torrential rains resulted in a devastating landslide that destroyed several buildings including the Victoria Hotel at the north end of the lake near Mallital. 150 people were trapped under the debris and died. The area was later levelled out and became a popular meeting ground and sports arena. Known as The Flats it is now also used for parking vehicles in the peak tourist season.

How to get there by Air

The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 72 kms from Nainital. There are connecting bus services and private taxis plying to Nainital.

How to get there by Rail

The closest railhead for Nainital is at Kathgodam, 40 kms south. Trains connect Kathgodam with Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow and Delhi. From Kathgodam you can take a hired taxi or bus to Nainital.

How to get there by Bus

Two main highways come in to Nainital, one to the south at Tallital and the other to the head of the lake at Mallital. Traffic coming in from the plains in the south arrive at Tallital, while those coming from Ramnagar and Corbett National Park arrive at Mallital. The journey from Delhi to Nainital

takes about 8 hours. You can hire a taxi, share a cab or drive up to Nainital from Delhi.

Best time to Visit

The best seasons to visit Nainital are from March till June and again in September-October. An Autumn Festival is organised at Nainital in October. In May and June the town usually gets very crowded due to the rush of tourists escaping the hot summer of the plains.

Hotels in Nainital

Nainital has a host of expensive hotels as well as budget accommodation. Most hotels hike up their rates during the peak tourist season between May and July. At other times it is possible to get hefty discounts. Most of the upmarket hotels are situated around Mallital on the northern edge of the

lake, while budget rooms are available around Tallital, towards the southern side. There are also tourist rest houses run by the state tourist board. The Sherwani Hotel and the Naini Retreat Hotel are good choices for accommodation.

Emergency Number

Police Station Mallital (Nainital): 05942 - 235424 GB Pant Hospital Nainital: 05942 - 235388 Pandit B.D.Pandey Hospital : +91-5942-235686 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +91-5942-235686 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ATMs IN NAINITAL: Bank of Baroda: Mall Road Nainital HDFC Bank: Mall Road Nainital State Bank of India: Mall Road Nainital TOURISM BOARD OFFICE:

Nainital Tourist Office : (05964)36209 36356 Oak Park, Nainital

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Nearby Places

Sat Tal or Seven lakes 21 kms away from Nainital is a quick getaway. The lakes include the Garud Tal, Rama Tal and Sita Tal. At these secluded lake destinations, you can do kayaking, rock climbing and even mountain biking. You can stay either in the tented accommodation provided to tourists

or at rest houses at Sita Tal. In addition, pine forests and wooded walks provide a good break from the tourist traffic at Nainital. Bhimtal , 23 kms away and named after one of the Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata, is coming up as good holiday resort. Surrounded by hills, this fairly large lake with a central island is a popular picnic spot. There are boating and fishing facilities as well as a restaurant. At Naukuchiyatal , another lake resort 26 kms away, the lake has nine corners giving the place its name. Secluded and still untouched by tourist traffic, the lake has great opportunities for bird watching and boating. Both these tiny hamlets have tourist rest houses where you can stay overnight. Kilbury , 10 kms from Nainital with its beautiful oak, pine and rhododendron forests, is an amazingly unspoilt retreat to spend the day. A private agency provides tented accommodation for those who want to spend the night Jeolikote , 18 kms south of Nainital, is a quiet hamlet away from the main road. With it''s privately run cottages, Jeolikote is a lovely secluded retreat and definitely worth a visit.

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