Nainital Hill Station Trip | Nainital Holidays | Nainital Hill Stations in India

Nainital is a glorious hill station for tourism in Uttaranchal. It is 336 kms from Delhi. Which was discovered by Lord Barron, a Britisher in 1841. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides.The first one is Naina (2615 meters) the second is Deopatha (2438 meters) and the third is Ayarpatha (2278 meters). Naina is the highest mountain among the three. From the sea-level Nainital hill station is located at a height of 6,350 feet. In winter Nainital has freezing cold temperature falling below zero degrees centigrade. Every year during December to February Nainital hill station gets its annual snowfall. Summer season is also very cool in Nainital.The highest temperate is not more then 26 degrees centigrade.So most tourists prefer to come at summer to explore Nainital tourism.

About Nainital :

Nestled in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, Nainital is a sparkling gem in the Himalayan stretch which is gifted with fascinating natural splendour and a variety of natural resources. One of the oldest and the most popular hill stations of the country – Nainital is a perfect getaway from the plains of northern India and has been named after the legendary Naini Lake which is in the shape of an eye. The town of Nainital is set around this lake and is encircled by seven hills known as Saptashring. The lake is the central part of Nainital and offers boating and other activities for the visitor. The surrounding hill afford very pretty views and the cool climate in the summer months makes Nainital the perfect getaway to spend a few days.

Tourist Attractions in Nainital :

• Naini Lake : Nainital is the city of lakes, of which probably the most famous is the shimmering Naini Lake or Naini Taal, which is also the centre point of the city. Hindu mythology states the lake as the very place where the eye of Goddess Parvati (Lord Siva’s wife) fell, thus turning the place into a lake, as pretty as the Goddess herself. The Naina devi temple near the lake side is a popular Hindu pilgrimage.

• Snow View : Situated at an altitude of 2270 mts above the sea level, this peak affords majestic views of the snow covered Himalayan peaks. The place can be accessed via the ropeway or ponies available at the mall. The place is also a good picnic spot with a few restaurants and refreshment shops situated nearby.

• St. John Church : Nainital was developed as a summer resort by the British. The ‘raj’ may have ended long ago but the legacy still lives on in the form of colonial structures that have beautifully encountered the harshness of time. St. John church is one such structure which reminds of the glorious erstwhile days. A graveyard situated nearby houses the years old graves of people who once called the place home.

• Naina Devi Temple : Located on the northern side of the lake, the temple is dedicated to goddess Sati and is known as Naina Devi Temple.

• Hanuman Garhi : The place is popular for its temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and also offers a spectacular sunset view.

• Nandadevi Fair : Held in the month of September every year, this fair attracts tourist and local people on a large scale. Various events reflect the tradition and culture of both Garhwal and Kumaon region.

• Dorothy’s Seat: at a height of 2, 292 m is a memorial to an English lady believed to have been killed in an air crash. The spot commands a sectional view of the town and the nearby region. The peak was known as Ayarpatta Hill. Dorothy’s seat is also known as Tiffin Top.

• Kilburi Hill ( Nainital ) : Kilburi is 13kms far from the main town Nainital. It is the only place from where you can find the bird’s eye looking view of the Naine Lake. It is very cold and peaceful area. One can find the close Himalayan view from there.

• Cave Garden : There are many attractions in Nainital one of them is “Cave Garden”. It is situated at Malli Tal. The garden has six small caves with the forms of tiger, panther, porcupine etc, and a musical fountain operating during the best season. This garden is the best option for getting kids interested in nature and takes a liking to exploring things.

• Bhimtal Lake : Bhimtal is 25 kms far from Nainital. The famous five Pandavas of ‘Mahabharata’ came there and one of them named “Bhim” killed a devil on this pleace. So it is called Bhimtal.

• Naukuchia Lake : It is 4 kms far form Bhimtal. This lake is called so because of its nine corners. One can enjoy there boating and kayaking activity. This is an ideal place for relaxation and to spend your holidays

• Ropeway of Nainital : Nainital Ropeway is established by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam.It is one of the advanced ropeway of India. It is controlled by electronically and mechanically both. It is used to carry 12 persons in a single time.

• Naina Peak : Naina peak, which is also known as Cheena Peak is the most favorite picnic spot of Nainital. It’s height is 2612meaters. It is 6 km far from Nainital. We can easily view the snow garbing Himalayas, plane areas, Nainital city and its locality.

Nainital Shopping :

Mallital, Tallital and the Tibetan market are the places to shop. If you want to shop for some handicraft items, Hill Top Tourist Point on the Mall and the Kasta Kala Kendra Collection are the places to check out. Fabrics and Woolen garments are the most famous items for shopping. It is simply impractical to return from Nainital Hill Station, India without shopping. A gamut of sweaters, cardigans, caps and shawls in beautiful designs and striking colors impress the minds of tourists. Excellently carved cane sticks and variously colored candles are also available. Imposing wood carved utilities can also be bought. The fruit market abounds in orchard apples, peaches and cherries.

Climate of Nainital :

Nainital is located in the Kumaon hills and the weather is very pleasant throughout the year except during winter months. The temperature is not very high at any time but in winters it becomes very cold. The climate of Nainital is regulated by the lake here which showers rain almost every afternoon. The best time visit the place is between April to June and then again in September October. The months of January to March are marked by the snowfall which is for a very short time. It is advisable that contact any local person before going to Nainital to watch snowfall.

Travel Information :

By Air : Pantnagar airport, situated around 70 km from Nainital is the nearest airport, though not very well connected to other major Indian cities. Buses and private taxis are easily available from Pantnagar to reach Nainital. It is advisable, however, to travel to Delhi (nearest international airport) by air and take a train or better still, travel by a taxi to Nainital from there.

By Rail : Kathgodam is the nearest and most convenient railhead to access Nainital. Situated just 34 km away, the place is connected by direct trains to most of the major Indian cities including Delhi, Calcutta and Lucknow. From Kathgodam, you can hire a taxi or board a local bus to reach Nainital. A daily train between Delhi and Kathgodam is the Ranikhet Exp which leaves Delhi station at 22:40 and arrives Kathgodam at 5:45.

By Road : Travelling by road is the most interesting option as the enchanting views on offer can best be observed and admired this way. State transport corporation operates regular buses between Nainital and other major neighbouring cities. The journey from Delhi to Nainital takes around 8 hours by bus.

Distance from Major Cities :

• Almora : 32 Km
• Agra : 283 Km
• Delhi : 206 Km
• Ranikhet : 60 Km

Location : Uttaranchal
Area : 11.73 sq km
Altitude : 1938 m above sea level
Languages : Hindi, Kumaoni, English
Maximum Temperature : 18°C
Minimum Temperature : 7.6°C
STD Code : 05942
Best time to Visit : March to June