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Nainital diaries – Tours and sightseeing

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Nainital diaries – Tours and sightseeing

Tucked in the state of Uttarakhand in North India, the quaint city of Nainital is a real pleasure for the tourists. Are looking for some relief from the scorching heat of the sun, come to Nainital that assures pleasant weather amidst natural surroundings. Nainital offers reasonable holiday options and weekend getaways hill station in India. Nainital is a place that makes a perfect holiday destination for travellers. Once dotted with lakes, this city was called City of 60 lakes or ‘Chakta’.  Nainital is a great tourist attraction. Each year visitors come here for an exclusive treat in summers.

Sightseeing places

Many sightseeing places in Nainital lure visitors. The famous areas of interest in Nainital are:

Naini Lake

Naini Lake or Naini Taal happens to be the picturesque blue-green lake cuddled in Nainital. It is from this lake that the town of Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the lake, derives its name.

Naina Devi Temple

To the northern side of the Naini lake is a temple dedicated to Sati Mata and it is called the Naina Devi Temple. Many tourists come to this temple.

Snow View Trek

The Snow view point is located at the height of 2,270 metres above sea level. Either ropeway or ponies can help you reach this point.

Adventure sports

Nainital is not only a tourist destination for sightseeing, but it also has something for the adventure buffs. The trekkers find solace here, and the riders find pleasure. Trekking in Nainital can take one to famous treks of Nainital including:

Nainital Betalghat Trek

Nainital Binayak Trek

Nainital Kainchi Trek

Nainital Kilbury Trek

Nainital Kunjkharak Trek

Snow View Trek

In addition to trekking, tourists cannot afford to miss the adventure of riding horses and ponies available at Mall to reach Snow view point, Tiffin Top, Kilbury.

Fairs and festivals

Nainital celebrates each festival with vigour and joy. But come September the town is seen rejoicing in the ecstasy of the annual fair dedicated to goddess Naina Devi. This fair held in traditional attire, entice tourists also. The sleepy town comes alive with a number of activities where traditional dance and music performances are a real treat for the spectators. Held during October – November, by the Uttarakhand tourism, the Winter festival also is of great charm. Many newly married weds come to visit Nainital at this part of the year. To find the best hotel in Nainital for a honeymoon during this time, booking in advance is a must.

Shopping

Every traveller going to Nainital wishes to have souvenirs from here. The central shopping area is The Mall. Travellers can have a good range of wooden decorative pieces, woollen garments, and colourful decorative candles. Nainital is easy to reach by trains. The nearest railway station to Nainital is that of Kathgodam which is well connected by trains from Delhi and Howrah. Nainital is connected by buses with other parts of the state. Interstate services are also available. But before arrival, make sure you get the best location to stay in Nainital.

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