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The breathtaking view
Nestled in the lap of the Central Himalayas in the Kumaon
region, is the breathtakingly beautiful region of Nainital. It's subtle yet pristine glory is
manifested in the lofty snow capped peaks, green valleys and serene
lakes that have tempted nature lovers for years. Tranquil landscape
and a large variety of flora and fauna are all some of the
attractions that the place offers its visitors. Nainital is known as India 'Lake District'
because numerous lakes are spread across its boundaries, the most prominent of which is Naini Lake,
named after the Goddess Naini. Nainial attracts a large number of tourists who seek to explore remote and picturesque lands and bask in the glory of natural beauty. In
Nainital, places of historical interest, the wildlife reserve, fruit orchards, religious sites and a beauteous landscape attract a variety of tourists. Places of interest Naini Peak (2610 mtrs) : tallest of all, at a height of 2610 metres and 5.5 kms away commands the finest views and, on a clear day, a wide range of the snow clad Himalayas is visible while from the summit is a bird's eye view of Nainital. There is a four room log cabin for tourists. Snow View (2270 mtrs) : A scenic place accessible by foot or on horse back. It gives a panoramic view of 250 kms of the Himalayan ranges.  Dorothy's Seat (2292 mtrs) : A memorial to an English lady believed to have been killed in an air crash.
The spot commands a sectional view of the town and the nearby region. The peak was known as Ayarpatta Hill.
High Altitude Zoo (2075 mtrs) : It is at a distance of 1.5 kms from the Bus Station. It is famous for animals that live in high altitude regions.
Khurpatal : A real paradise for anglers, the lake is supposedly inhabited by numerous fish. It is 5 kms. from
Nainital.
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Kilbury (2528
mtrs) : Kilbury is a good place for a quiet weekend holiday and picnic. A forest rest house is available for stay. Apply to DFO Nainital for permit.
Hanumangarhi (1951 mtrs) : (3.22
kms) It is a religious centre and is well known for its sunset view.
Lands End (2118 mtrs) : (4.08
kms) A magnificent view of Khurpatal and the terraced field on the hill side is available from
here.
State Observatory (1951
mtrs) : (4.4 kms) devoted to astronomical studies and optical tracking or artificial earth satellites.
Ramgarh (1789 mtrs) : 25 kms : A picturesque hamlet in the heart of orchard land.
Mukteshwar (2286 mtrs.) 52 kms : A celebrated spot of scenic beauty and the seat of the Indian Veterinary research Institute.
Motia Pathar (2286 mtrs approx) 75 kms : The snow clad Himalayas are visible from here.
CONDUCTED TOURS
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.,
Nainital, a UP Govt. undertaking, offers a variety of tours during the whole year. For details and booking one can contact the Parvat Tour Phone 35656, Tourist Rest House, Phone 35400,
Nainital.
Apart from above corporation, a number of local approved excursion agents also conduct tours to different places.
The Jim Corbett National Park is India's first national park, and was established in 1936. It is located on the banks of the Ramganga river and covers an area of 520 square
kms. It was here that Project Tiger was launched with the assistance of the World Wide Fund for Nature. It is now an ideal spot for flora and fauna Elephant rides are also available.
There are around 150 hotels in
Nainital. For details, contact the Tourist Information, Tourist Office, The Mall,
Nainital. Phone 35337, STD Code No. 05942.
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