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 Naini Lake: It is this lake around which the town of Nainital is situated. The lake is shaped like an eye or crescent and is surrounded by hills on all side. The lake is said to be one of the emerald green eyes (Naina) of Siva's wife which fell at this site and hence the name Naini Tal. |
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 Naina Peak Situated at an altitude of 2,611 m, is this highest point within Nainital and commands superb views of Nanda Devi mountains and the mountains on the Tibetan order. |
» Naina Devi Temple: This temple of Naina devi is situated on the northern end of Naini Lake, after whom the town is named. "Naina" means "eye" and "tal" means "lake". It is believed that the eye of the goddess Parvati fell into the lake as her spouse Shiva was carrying her back to his dwelling on Mount Kailash. There is festival here during August/September in honour of Nanda Devi, who is patron goddess of Kumaon. » St John-in-the-Wilderness Church: It is one of the earlieat buildings erected in Nainital and possibly the finest church in any Indian Hill station. The church was named by the bishop of Calcutta who came to Nainital in 1844, when the place was still very much a wilderness » Snow View : This is a scenic place at an height of 2,270 m. It is accessible by foot, on horse back or by a chairlift (ropeway). Peaks of Nanda Devi peaks can be seen through a powerful binocular telescope fixed here. » Lakes: There are numerous lakes (tals) that accentuate the charm of this wonderful hill station. Lakes like Bhim tal, Naukuchia Tal, Sat Tal, Khurpa Tal and many more that are worth a visit. Shopper's Stop: Nainital is known for it's beautiful candles and Bal Mithai sweet. Mallital and Tallital are the main markets of Nainital where Kumaon woolens and locally tweed made shawls are extremely popular. For local handicrafts Gupta Gift Emporium, Bara Bazaar, Mallital can be visited which offers cane sticks, candles, wood craft and many other items. Climatic Condition: Winter: Maximum is 15.6 degree and minimum can plunge to 2.8 degree. Summer: Maximum temperature in summer is 26.7 degree Celsius and minimum is 10.6 degree. Travel Connectivity: » Airway: The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 71 km away. It is connected by Vayudoot services with Delhi. » Railway: The nearest railhead is at Kathgodam, 35 km away. Nainital is connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Bareilly and Lucknow. » Roadway: 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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