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NAINITAL-Sightseeing
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Introduction,Transport,Travel Essential |
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Situated at 2270 meters this
popular vantage point is accessible by rope way. It offers an excellent view of the
northern Himalayan ranges.
Naina Peak
At 2611 meters this is the highest peak bordering the lake. A popular picnic spot
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Dorothy’s
Seat
Named in memory of an English woman who was killed in an air crash. This pleasant spot
offers a partial view of Nainital.
Land’s End
Situated at 2881 meters on the southern border of the lake, this hill affords a view
of another lake, Khurpa Tal. |
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Hanuman
Garhi
A place of religious interest, also good for viewing the setting sun.
State Observatory
Located on the top of a ridge, the observatory is open to the public in the evening.
The Mall
Nainital’s popular promenade offers a variety of entertainment.
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is also known as `Lake Paradise’. In its beautiful `lakes’, option of boating
through yachts, paddle boats and traditional rowing boats are available. The Nainital Boat
House Club exclusively holds the management of Yachting in Nainital. In Nainital district,
Sat Tal, Bhim Tal and Naukuchiyatal also have water sport and boating facilities. |
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Fishing
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Permits for Nainital Lake
from Executive Officer, Nagar Palika |
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For other
lakes
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Fisheries Officer, Bhimtal. |
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Boating
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Boats are available on hire
near Boat House Club, Mallital and Tallital. |
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Yachting
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Hire yacht from Yacht Club,
Mallital. |
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Mountaineering
& Trekking
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Equipment can be hired from
the Nainital Mountaineering Club and Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam. |
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Nainital is
famous for its candles, woolens, woodcrafts and handicrafts.
Excursions:
Kilbury:
10 km/6 mile. Accessible by road, it is part of a forest reserve and rich in flora and
bird life.
Khurpa Tal
10 km/6 mile. A small lake along the Nainital-Kaladhungi-Ramnagar Road, popular with
picnickers and anglers.
Bhowali
11 km/6 mile. Situated at an altitude of 1706 meter on the main Haldwani-Almora Road,
it is a popular health resort.
Jeolikote
18 km/10 mile. A noted bee-keeping Centre.
Sat Tal
21 km/13.5 mile. One of the most picturesque resorts of Kumaon, it has seven
interconnected lakes. KMVN provides accommodation facilities.
Bhim Tal
22 km/13.5 mile. Fast developing into an independent tourist centre, this lake resort
offers a quite vacation and facilities for water sports. KMVN has a Tourist Bungalow here.
Naukuchiya Tal
26 km/16.5 mile. A nine-cornered lake situated in an enchanting valley, this is a
popular haunt of anglers and naturalists.
Ramgarh
26 km/17 mile. A picturesque hamlet set in the midst of fruit orchards. This fruit
belt of Kumaon is famous for its juicy fruits all over India.
Kaladhungi
35 km/22 mile. Situated in the Terai, and surrounded by thick forests of Sal, this was
the winter home of noted hunter and naturalist, Jim Corbett. His house has been turned
into a museum.
Mukteshwar
51 km/33 mile. from Nainital, Mukteshwar set atop a high ridge, is one of
Kumaon’s beautiful resorts. It abounds in fruit orchards and dense coniferous
forests. It also offers a fine view of the majestic Himalayas, as well as of Almora. The
famous Indian Veterinary Research Institute is located in Mukteshwar.
Ghorakhal
37 km/23 mile. Famous for the temple of Gollu Devta, a demi god highly revered by the
Kumaoni. The famous Sainik School of India is also located here. |
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