Nainital
A small town in the hills of Kumaon, Nainital is a lovely hill station surrounded by mountains on three sides. Once this area had many lakes and it was called the City of 60 lakes or 'Chakta'.Most of the lakes in the region have disappeared and whatever remains is just a glimpse of what they might have been in the past. Today the life of Nainital revolves around the lake of Naini. But there are few other lakes around Nainital which are equally beautiful and attractive as the Naini lake
Orientation
The Mall runs along the northeast side of the lake. The Mall is closed to large vehicle traffic much of the year. On the southeast side of The Mall is the area called Tallital, where the bus stand is located. Hotels are located in this area, along The Mall, and in Mallital area, which is the area northwest of the lake. Most of the higher-end hotel are located a 10-minute walk west of Mallital
Information
The helpful Tourist Office (235337) is on The Mall (daily 10 am to 5 pm).
Parvat tours (kmvn) rent a long distance car.
Kmvn arrange to tour Corbett national park by luxury bus , taxi. They arrange a tour to the places in the area including, Ranikhet, Almora, and the lakes. They also arrange river rafting, trekking, canoeing, hang-gliding and mountain biki
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Naini lake
The Naini Lake is the landmark of Nainital. The beauty of the lake draws thousands of tourists year after year to Nainital. You may indulge in the boat rides on the lake or try a hand at yachting. The lake is in limelight for being the place of action in the third week of June when it holds the Kingfisher Yachting Competition.
LAKES AROUND NAINITAL Bhimtal You might say poplars have overrun Bhimtal. As you enter the little town, clouds of translucent sliver-green leaves wave you on and on, right to the southern end of the expansive lake. Bhimtal has oak forests too and the habitation is thick enough to permit wildlife to exist side by side-hill birds, chiefly the pheasant, serao, kakar, sambhar (varieties of deer), the occasional beer and leopard. Bhimtal, 23 km from Nainital, is your place for a quiet holiday. It has lovely dappled paths, ravines festooned with dog rose and wild raspberry, farm houses set among terraced fields and citrus trees hung with galgal like so many golden balls. The lake offers scope for boating and many a home sports a brightly painted, private boat as well.
Places To See Naintal
1. Snow View
Situated at 2270 meters this popular vantage point is accessible by rope w
ay. It offers an excellent view of the northern Himalayan ranges.
2. Naina Peak
At 2611 meters this is the highest peak bordering the lake. A popular picnic spot which offers a panoramic view of the resort.
3. Land's End
Situated at 2,881 meters on the southern border of the lake, this hill affords a view of another lake, Khurpa Tal. 
4. 5. Hanuman Garhi
A place of religious interest, also good for viewing the setting sun.
6. State Observatory
Located on the top of a ridge, the observatory is open to the public in the evening.
7. The Mall
Nainital's popular promenade offers a variety of entertainment
8. Khurpatal
10 kms from Nainital this is a small lake. If one goes through the forest this is just 6 kms away.
9. Bhowali
Bhowali is 11 kms away from Nainital at a height of 1706 mts above sealevel. This place is on the Haldwani-Almora Road. Bhowali is said to be good for those patients who ail from problems of the lungs. There is a Sanatorium here.
10. Dorothy Seat
This peak is named after an English Woman who died in a Plane accident. Close by is the Lands end which is 2118 above sealev
el.
11. . 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
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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
15. Sat Tal
7 small and big lakes are found on the Nainital and Bhimtal road. Buses and Taxis are available here to get here and a Govt.,Tourists Bungalow to stay.
How To Reach Nainital
By Air
The nearest domestic Airport is Palam Airport at New Delhi, although Phool bagh being the nearest airport 72 kms from Nainital but after the termination of Vayudoot services it has become unoperational for general public. The nearest International airport is Indira Gandhi-International airport at New Delhi.
By Train
KATHGODAM, "The Gateway of Kumaon Hills" which is just 34 km away from Nainital is the nearest railway terminus of the North Eastern Railway which in turn is connected with New Delhi, Calcutta & Lucknow by train services. Lalkuan is 60 Kms from Nainital which is connected to Bareilly, Agra & Lucknow by narrow gauge.
By Bus
The U.P.S.R.T. Corporation (U.P.Govt.Roadways) provides direct buses to Nainital from Delhi, Lucknow and major cities of the state. There are many Private Tour Operators who provide good and luxrious coach buses to Nainital from New Delhi. Besides these Harayana roadways, Rajasthan- Roadways & the DTC (Delhi transport corp.) also operate direct buses to Nainital. It takes around 8 hrs to reach Nainital from New Delhi
