Nainital is an incredible treasure trove of Uttarakhand crowned atop the Kumaon hills. Due to its emerald expanses, pristine lakes, soothing temples and charming weather, this popular hill station seems to be come out of a poet’s imagination. This is one place from where you can spot awe-inspiring vistas of mighty Himalayas crowning the skyline with splendid peaks.
Naini Lake is the most prized possession of Nainital. This eye-catching resting pool of water, nestling by seven imposing mountains, is great to indulge in boating. Sattal is another beautiful place where you can unwind amidst nature. This large lake has a popular island restaurant in the middle, which can be accessed by a road ride.
If you have the heart to explore panoramic sights of Mother Nature from an unimaginable height then visit the Tiffin Top. Set at an elevation of about 2,290 metres, this spot earned popularity for bestowing charming vistas of the Himalayas. Travellers visit here to relish a day picnic and also to gratify the adventurer inside them by partaking in trekking. Snow View Point in Nainital also lets you eye some of the most unseen facets of snow-clad Himalayas. A huge binocular has been placed at this spot to let the visitors enjoy closer views of splendid landscapes.
Apart from abundance of beauty, Nainital remains drenched into spiritual powers. Naina Devi Temple, a holy shrine of Hindus, is a renowned spiritual spot dedicated to Goddess Sati. One of the 64 Shakti Peethas, this temple is the place where the eye of Goddess Sati fell when Lord Shiva was carrying her mortal remains to Mount Kailash. Mukteshwar Temple is another holy spot in Nainital situated 2312 metres above the sea level. This 350 years old temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
A holiday to Nainital can never end without exploring the Mall Road, nestling with shops, restaurants, hotels and caf?s. This is a great place to stroll during evenings and shop some local artefacts to take back home as mementoes.
By Air: Nainital does not have any direct air connectivity. The closest airport is located at Pantnagar, 65 kilometres from Nainital.
By Rail: The closest railway station is at Kathgodham, 34 kilometres away from Nainital. The station receives regular trains from Delhi, Lucknow and Howrah.
By Road: The hill station enjoys great road connectivity with the availability of numerous private and state run buses.
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