Nainital is 34 Km from
Kathgodam, the gateway of Kumaon and the terminus of North Eastern Railway.
It is 304 km from Delhi, capital of India, and 388 km from Lucknow.
According to the District Gazetteer Nainital is situated at 29 degree 24'
north latitude and 79 degree 28' east longitude, in a valley of the Gagar
range running east and west, which is bounded on the north by the peak of
China, which rises to a height of 8.568 feet, continued by the Alma peak
(presently known as Snow-View) and the Sher-Ka-Danda to the eastern
extremity, where the ridge descends almost to the level of the lake.
On the west the rugged hill of Deopatha rises to a height of 7,987 feet, and
on the south Ayarpatha attains an elevation of 7,461 feet diminishing
gradually towards the east. While the intervening portion between these two
hills is a mass of rocks piled up loosely together which goes by the name of
Handi Bandi, and is formed of the transition limestone of Mussoorie.
exhibiting every where vast rents, fissures and boulders of all sizes and
shapes.
The eastern boundary is the pass through which the
surplus water of the lake find an exit, forming the principal source of the
Ballia river, which falls into the Gola near Ranibagh. T
he western
end of the valley consists of a series of gentle undulations formed by the
debris of the surrounding hills. Thus Nainital is situated at a
height of 1939 metres from sea level & is surrounded by some outstanding
peaks and hills. Nainital's peripheral tourist zone extends upto MulwaTal to
the east where Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukachiatal have recently developed as
tourist centres. These resorts have grown up as additional recreational
grounds and can provide even to casual visitors holiday activities, canoeing
and yachting.
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Naina Devi Temple : The attractive
lake of Nainital is said to be the eyes of Sati, wife of Lord Shiva.
Sati jumped into the sacrificial bonfire. Lord Shiva to mourn the
death of his beloved wife carried the body across the country. The remains
of her body fell at various places which today are sacred worship places for
the Hindus.
Zoo Gardens : Naini Tal has a
small but a very beautiful Zoological garden. There are many animals kept
here which includes Deers, Bears, Tigers and many more. The hygiene and
cleanness of the zoo is a point which attracts the mind even if one ignores
it.
Not
surprising this zoo is one of the most clean zoos in the country. The zoo
can be reached on foot or taxi can be hired.
Naini
Lake : Naini Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green lake is
located in the district of Nainital. It is from this lake that the city of
Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the lake, derives its name.
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Nainital, one will feel shortened of accommodation options,
except may be in the peak season and the variation include luxury, economic
and budget hotels. There are tourist lodges and cottage accommodation also
available over here.
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The Mall is the main shopping center in Nainital which has
some of the good shops where one can do some shopping. In Nainital the main
items to be bought are the woollen garments, decorative pieces made from
wood. The decorative colourful candles are one thing every traveller to the
place takes back with himself. For the woollen garments the Bohtia Bazaar is
the best place whereas the Mall road and the Mallital are places for good
bargain of candles and wooden stuff.
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Air : The nearest railway station is that
of Kathgodam which is connected by trains from Delhi and Howrah. The narrow
gauge trains come from Lalkuan which is 55 kms from Nainital
Road : Nainital is well connected by buses with other
parts of the state. Inter state services are also available. The state
transport corporation as well as the private operators have their buses on
this route.
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