Nainital is a beautiful hill district
situated in the Central Himalayas. Situated in the Kumaon hills, Nainital is
popularly known as 'chatka' or a city of 60 lakes. Nainital is known as
India's 'Lake District' because numerous lakes are spread across it's
boundaries. It is situated at an altitude of 1,938 m. and it is spread over
an area of 11.73 sq km. The plush greenary and the majestic mountains
enhance the beauty of the hill resort. An English traveller discovered this
alluring hill resort in 1839. Encircled by seven hills, this resort was the
erstwhile summer capital of the Uttar Pradesh government. Nature's
delightful beauty and the charm of the exotic locales besides the cool
weather make Nainital the ideal place to be in during the summers.
Overview of nainital:
One of the most sought-after summer destinations of India, the picturesque
locale of Nainital encompasses tree covered hillsides, enchanting lakes,
quiant cottages and rich pastureland. Nainital is divided into two segments,
Tallital and Mallital, at the lower and upper ends of the lake,
respectively. The North Mall running along one side of the lake, and the
South Mall along the other, connect the two parts. The famous temple of
Nanda Devi is situated on the shores of the lake. Another popular landmark
in the area is the Church of St John - in - the - Wilderness, which is one
of the earliest structures of Nainital.
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