A beautiful hill station set amidst the alluring valleys of
the Himalayas, Nainital takes you by surprise with its
sparkling lakes, lush green landscape, and chirpy wildlife.
This lake district, surrounded by a close string of lakes,
offers some outstanding panoramic views, worth remembering for
life! The interesting mythology associated with the place, in
combination with some of the most amazing tourist spots, makes
holidays in Nainital a truly memorable experience.
A tour of Nainital can never be complete without discovering
some of the renowned places mentioned below:
Bhowali – Located 11km from
Nainital, this is a major health resort known for its
Himalayan views.
Ramgarh – Situated 25km from
Nainital, Ramgarh is known for a variety of Himalayan fruits
and for the spectacular view of the Himalayan ranges.
Mukteshwar – Lying 52km from
Nainital, this is a beautiful Himalayan reteat, which provides
a majestic view of the Himalayas.
Sattal – Located 25km from Nainital,
it is a complex of seven interconnected lakes and forms the
most picturesque resort in the Kumaon hill region.
Bhimtal – Situated about 22 kms from
Nainital, this town is situated around a huge lake, larger
than the Naini Lake.
Naukuchia Tal – 18km from Nainital,
it is a lake with nine corners. The lake is ideal for fishing
and indulging in bird safari on account of the presence of a
variety of migratory birds.
Khurpa Tal – This lake is a real
paradise for anglers. The surrounding virgin forests also
serve as a great place for day picnics. It's only a short
distance by car.
Kilbury – Kilbury is an ideal
picnic spot for viewing sunsets, and is really very popular
with tourists. The distance of about 12 kms on a motorable
road can be covered by car.
Zoo – The High Altitude Zoo as the
name suggests has many rare high altitude animals in
captivity, these include the magnificent Siberian
Tiger and the Eagle Owl. The Zoo is
an invigorating walk of a kilometre and a half from the Mall
road.
Nainital presents a brilliant façade of scenic beauty
and natural resources. No wonder, the Nainital Tourism
department proclaims it as “a gem in perfect setting.”
Corbett Village Heritage Trail & Corbett Falls
: 35 Kms from Nainital at Choti haldwani and its
residents are vividly described in the book written by Jim
Corbett called “My India”. The trail takes you along
the Bour River through the Choti Haldwani village in
Kaladhungi, which was settled by Jim Corbett. The trail offers
glimpses into the typical kumauni village culture and also
provides bird watching opportunities. The trail ends with a
visit to Jim Corbett’s home. Today this unique home, is a
comprehensive museum housing souvenirs, relics, momentos
related to Jim Corbett and his famous exploits.
Along the trail one can see the boundary wall which was
constructed by Jim Corbett to protect crops from the wildlife.
There is also the house which Jim Corbett built for his
associate Moti. One can see a gun gifted to a village man Sher
Singh by Jim Corbett.
Nearby is Corbett Falls which is worth visiting and you can
relax with the sound of water and chirping birds
