NAINITAL

Uttarakhand is blessed with many beautiful hill stations and one among them is Nainital. Surrounded by snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas and crystal clear blue lakes, Nainital is known as the 'Lake capital of India'. It is an impressive hill station  which attracts plenty of tourists from India as well as abroad. Known for its fresh clean air, the huge mountain ranges and scenic valleys, Nainital should surely be in your 'must visit places' list. It has been well maintained and captures the heart of every tourist. It is one among the best hill stations in India for its pure natural beauty and gorgeous sights.

HOW TO REACH: 

By air:  The Pantnagar airport is the nearest airport to Nainital, which is at a distance of 70 kms  from Nainital. The Pantnagar airport is well connected to all the major cities in India such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Chandigarh.

By train:  The nearest railway station is the Kathgodam railway station . It is 35 kms from Nainital and is connected to most major cities with trains plying frequently.

By road:  Nainital is well connected to most major cities such as Delhi, Dehradun and Lucknow. There are bus services to  this hill station from most major cities in North India.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: If you love winters , then it is the perfect time to visit Nainital. Nainital is pleasant throughout the year with temperatures going only upto 23 degrees Celsius in summer and 10 degrees Celsius in winter.

THINGS TO DO: 

1) Boating

2) Trekking

3) The Ropeway

4) Explore nature

PLACES TO VISIT:

1) Naini lake

2)Mall road

3) Nainital zoo

4) Eco cave garden 

5)Cheena (Naina) peak

6) Sukha Tal lake

7) Tiffin top

8) Snow view point

9) High Altitude zoo

10) Naina  (China)peak

11) Kainchi dam

12) St John Wilderness church

13) Naina Devi temple

14) Himalayan view point

15) Jim Corbett national park

FOOD: There are a number of different cuisines  such as Thai, Chinese, Italian , Continental and Indian. There are many eating joints lining the mall road along with some fine dining restaurants where food is enjoyed with the marvelous view of the Naini lake.

SHOPPING: There are three major markets in Nainital- the Mall market, the Tibetan market, and the Bara Bazaar, each of them having their own specialities. The mall road has shops that sell everything you can think of , but the wooden handicraft and the colourful candles are popular. For trendy scarves, bags, shawls, mufflers and ethnic clothing, head to the Tibetan market. The Bara bazaar is known for its fresh cherries, apples , mulberries and blueberries. The homemade jams are also very popular among tourists.

 Nainital is a charming hill station. Its lush green hills, snow clad peaks, beautiful weather and the people is what impresses me the most. It is such a wonderful place because of its natural beauty and elegance. It is also known the 'Gem of Uttarakhand'.  Visiting this hill station feels like we are going on a stairway to heaven. Words alone cannot describe the beauty and heritage of this place.  After going to this place, we shall understand the true beauty of life. Nainital shall always on my mind, heart and soul.