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Set
around Naini Lake, at an altitude of 1938 m in the Central Himalayas
of the Kumaon region lies picturesque Nainital.It was discovered
by P. Barrow, a sugar merchant from Saharanpur in 1841. He was so
moved by the scenic splendour of the place & the lake that he
had his boat carried up there & this hill station became the
fashionable focus of the elite. In due course it becamethe summer
capital of then United Province dotted with lakes, Nainital has
earned the epither of ' Lake District ' of India.Naini Lake. Legend
of Shiva & Sati associates this place as where Sati eyes (Naina)
fell &i. Hence named after the Goddess Naini.
Its snow capped peaks, verdant valleys, rolling meadows, abundance
of flora & fauna, crystal lakes have beckoned lovers of nature
since ages.
Due to the HMT watch factory on its outskirts, the place is famous
as the Crystal City. In the foothills is the world fame Corbett
National Park. Ranikhet is there encircled by snow peaks. A beauteous
landscape of Kausani attracts the tourist. The historical sites
& sanctified spots of the region are so which very few hill
stations can equal.
The main road The Mall lies between the lakes, Tallital at its south
and lake's head Maliital to the northwest.
How to Reach There
Air :
Nearest airport is at Pantnagar (Dist. Udam Singh Nagar), 71km.
At the time of writing flights are not operational.
Rail :
Connected by broadgauge with Delhi & Kolkatta, Kathgodam is
the nearest railhead 35km away. From Lalkaun(60km), trains are available
for Agra & Lucknow. Resevation can be made at Nainital from
Reservation Office, Tallital. A special Shatabdi Express operates
from Delhi to Kathgodam every Friday & Sunday in summer from
April to July.
Road :
Nainital is connected by good roads to all the major National &
State Highways. There is a regular half an hour service to Kathgodam.
The deluxe & ordinary services connect Delhi at regular intervals.