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Nainital
Tour
SNainital , Uttaranchal is famous not just for its green
hills or many lakes. It is also famous for it's many
legends and stories. Hundreds of ancient temples and
peaks with astounding views of the mountains in the
background add to Nainital's magical appeal.The history
of this dainty town sails over the surface of the Naini
Lake, where oarsmen narrate the stories of the rishis
who brought the waters of the sacred Mansarovar River to
formSuffocating at times with thousands of tourists,
Nainital is also home to Sherwood, one of India's most
prestigious schools.
History of Nainital :
According to a legend Parwati the daughter of King
Daksha held a great 'Yajna' but did not
invite Parvati and her consort Shiva. Parvati could not
bear this direct insult, in her great fury Parvati
gate-crashed into the 'Yajna' ground and leaped into the
high flames of 'Yajna' fire to end her life.And later
lord Shiva retrieved her half-charred corpse himself.
The majority of the local people believe that the eyes
of Sati dropped in the lake while her body was being
carried by Lord Shiva to Kailesh Parvat. Hence,the lake
was given the name of 'Nainital' or Naini lake. Later
the spot became famous by this very name.
Nainital (Recent history)
Nainital was founded in the year 1841 by Mr. P. Barron,
a European merchant and an enthusiastic hunter from
Rosa, near Shahjahanpur. Mr.P.Barron was the first
European who took great fancy to this land. Moved by the
beauty of the sparkling lake he wrote: "It is by far the
best site I have witnessed in the course of a 1,500
miles treak in the Himalayas." It is very less is known
about the history of Nainital. This region was called
Khasdesh in ancient times and Khasis ruled this region
before Christ was born. The name "NAINI" is derived from
a temple to the goddess 'Naini Devi" built on the upper
edge of the lake and was destoyed by the landslip of
1880. It was subsequently replaced by a modern
structure. The word "Naini" means 'Eyes'and 'Tal' means
'Lake'.
Climate of Nainital
Nainital, owing to its location, is colder than the rest
of the hilly tract of Kumaon region. During monsoon, it
gets heavy rainfall. The climate, therefore, is damp.
The neighbouring areas of Almora and Ranikhet are warmer
than Nainital. Similarly humidity in Nainital is less
than in other hill towns. The monthly maximum and
minimum temperature of the town ranged between 28.06
degree C and 7.06 degree C.
Places to See in Nainital
Bhimtal :- (1371 MT)
About 22 kms from Nainital, nestled in a beautiful
pristine valley, this jem of a lake is the largest
around Nainital. The beauty is enhanced by a small
Island surrounded by crystal blue water.
Khurpatal
At an altitude of (1635 MT) there lies just another
beautiful spot at a distance of 12 km from Nainital
popularly known as Khurpatal. It is considered to be
anglers paradise having clear water and a good harvest
of fishes.
Sattal
Iterally meaning seven lakes is a group of small lakes
nested together, about 23 kms from Nainital at an
altitude of (1370 MT) still untouched by modernisation
-one can see the natures beauty at its best.
Nakuchiyatal:- (1218 MT).
About 4 kms from Bhim Tal -lies the mystique lake with 9
corners. Surrounded by dense forested hills on all sides
it provides solace from the maddening rush of the plains
Kainchi
It is a placed at an altitude of (1400 MT) at a distance
of 20km from Nainital & liked by both tourists and
devotees. It is a modern pilgrimage centre established
by Neem karoli Baba a saint of early sixties of
twentieth century.
Kilbury
At about 12km. from Nainital at a height of (2528 MT)
lies a place fit for weekend picnics.It is famous for
its flora and fauna and bird watching.One can have a
wide panoramic view of Himalayas along with a view of
Tarai and Bhabhar.
Kausani :- (1890 MT)
120 Km from Nainita 1ies the beautiful town of Kausani
-also called the Switzerland of India. It provides an
enchanting sunrise over the Himalayas -a rich experience
which will remain alive in your memories for lifetime.
Ranikhet :-(1829 MT)
This beautiful hill resort is about 63 km from Nainital.
Its beauty lies in its simplicity - beautiful pine trees
create a nostalgic feeling. The orchards, the temples,
the joy grounds will back on you again and again to its
fold.
Near By Places Nainital
China Peak :- (2611 MT) The highest peak of
Nainital provides a challenge to the most avid trekkers.
Situated about 6 kms from the town China Peak is known
for its splendid Bird's eye view of the town, the
Himalayas and also the vast expanses of the Terai
regions of Kumaon.
Snow View :- (2270 MT) About 3 kms from the town
and also accessible via a cable car. Snow view is one of
the most visited tourist spots of the town. It provides
enchanting view of the town and 350km long range of the
Himalaya.
Tiffin Top :- (2290 mt) also known as Dorothy's
seat -in memory of an English lady Mrs. Kellet Dorothy,
who was killed in an air crash Tiffin top is a short
trek of about 3 kms from Nainital and provides excellent
view of the Himalayas and the town.
Observatory :- It is about 4.5 km from Nainital.
Situated at an altitude of (1951 MT).Observatory is
basically a place of astronomical studies.Public is
shown round some of the
instruments during working days at afternoons.For niht
viewing three four days on moonlit nights are fixed and
permission is needed.
Land's End (2118 MT) About 4 kms from town
provides a magnificent view of the plains and the
beautiful Khurpa Tal surrounded by beautiful village and
pine forests.
Hanuman Garhi :- (1950 MT) About 3 kms from
Nainital is the famous temple of Lord Hanumanji. One can
view the magnificent sun set from here.
View Point :- About 5 kms away from Nainital on
the way to Kilbury, nestled at a height of about (2300
MT)is the beautiful tourist spot, from here one can have
a glimpse of mighty Himalayan ranges and lower forested
ridges. It is a very good place to pass some time in
solitude enjoying the beauty of nature.
Nainital - The Legendary Lake
The Nainital Lake finds mention in the Manas Khand
(chapter) of the Skanda Purana (scriptures) as the
Tririshi Sarovar, i.e., the lake of the three sages.
Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha. Legend has it that in the
course of their pilgrimage the three sages arrived here,
only to find the place without water. Meditating on the
sacred and bountiful Mansarovar Lake, they dug a hole
here. So great was the power of their tapas (meditation)
that the hole soon filled with water. The name Nainital
is derived from an old temple of Goddess Naina Devi on
the shore of the lake. The origin of the temple is
shrouded in mystery. It is believed that Lord Shiva,
gone berserk after the death of his consort Sati, strode
the earth like a colossus, with Sati. s half-charred
body over one shoulder. As he passed over the lake,
Sati. s left eye dropped there. The place was sanctified
as the home of the Goddess Naina Devi (from naina,
meaning eye).
Travel Information Nainital
Air: The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 71 km away. It
is connected by Vayudoot services with Delhi. A coach
takes the tourists to Nainital. Taxis are also
available.
Train :The nearest railhead is at Kathgodam, 35 km away.
Nainital is connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Bareilly
and Lucknow. Taxis and buses are available from
Kathgodam to Nainital.
Road : Nainital is connected by good, all-weather roads
to Delhi (322 km), Bareilly (141 km), Almora (66 km) and
Ranikhet (60 km). Public and private bus companies ply
regular bus services between Nainital and Delhi, Lucknow,
Bareilly, Hardwar, Dehradun, Almora, Ranikhet, Ramnagar
and other important towns in the state.
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