Naina Peak
The most popular picnic spot in Kumaon, it commands
a birds eye view of Naini Tal and the sparkling
snow laden Himalayas can be seen in their towering
glory from this beautiful spot. It is 5.6-kms
from the town and one of the most beautiful treks.
The soft cool air, the shade of the tall trees,
the songs of the birds, the quaint summerhouse
welcomes you. Dorothy
Seat
Also known, as "Tiffin Top" is a memorial
to Mrs. Dorothy Kellet built by her husband.
It commands an excellent view of the Himalayas
as well as the neighbouring countryside. It
is 4.3-kms from the town. One can trek or negotiate
on horseback.
Snow
View
It affords, as the name suggests, and undesirably
beautiful and breath taking picture of the glittering
snows. It is the most easily accessible hill
top, 2.42- kms from the town. One can trek or
go on horse back or by cable car.
Land's
End
One does not have to climb much, about 4 km
and as the name suggests, one feels on reaching
the area that the end of the land has really
come. Needless to say, the view of the neighbouring
hills and valley and the Khurpatal lake is exquisite
from here.
St.
John-In-The Wilderness
One of the earliest buildings as well as churches
erected in Naini Tal. It is very close to the
Uttaranchal High Court. The site was chosen
as early as 1844 and was first opened on April
2, 1848. It is a beautiful church with a marvellous
interior and stained glasses on the windows.
Raj
Bhawan
The foundation stone of the naini tal government
house, modelled after buckingham palace, was
laid on April 27, 1897 and the building was
completed in March 1900. The architecture of
Raj Bhawan has been professionally described
as of “the early domestic Gothic style”.
the house stands upon a plateau, and the combined
effect of its environs, the vividly green lawn,
grey stone steps and well grown old deodar trees
is dignified, peaceful and strongly reminiscent
of the English countryside.
Kilbury
11 kms from the town, Kilbury is sanctum sanctorum
of bio-diversity and an ideal place for bird
watchers and nature lovers for a quiet and peaceful
holiday.
:: Nearby
Attractions from Nainital ::
Bhowali
11 km from Naini Tal on Ranikhet-Almora road.
A beautiful health resort, the T.B. Sanatorium
here has treated luminaries like Subhash Chandra
Bose and Kamala Nehru, wife of Pt. Jawahar Lal
Nehru. Also famous for its scenic grandeur and
as a hill fruit market.
Armgarh
25 km from Naini Tal, a picturesque town is
in the heart of apple orchards. It has an ideal
view of the Himalayas with an immeasurable beauty
around. Rabindra Nath Tagore and Mahadevi Verma
spent a long time here. Besides Mahadevi Verma's
house the Arbindo Ashram is another place worth
visiting at Ramgarh.
Mukteshwar
Beyond Ramgarh is Mukteshwar, 51.49 km from
Naini Tal. It is the seat of the indian veterinary
research institute. In close proximity is the
stone “ Chauli Ki Jali”, dedicated
to Lord Shiva where childless couples come to
pray for children. Famous for its Himalayan
views, from Api-Nampa peaks of Nepal to the
Chaukhamba Peak of Garhwal. Mukteshwar darignly
overlooks a deep ravine on one side and the
beautiful town of almora on the other. It is
a heaven for nature lovers and those who have
a penchant for spiritualism
Corbett National
Park
Corbett is 115 km from Naini Tal, via Kaladhungi.
The pride of Corbett National Park is the distinction
of being the first national park of India. It
sprawls over an area of 524.8-sq-kms and was
established in the year 1935 as the Hailey National
Park, after Sir William Malcohm Hailey, an enthusiastic
conservationist who was at that time governor
of united provinces. The park is very rich in
wild life like Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Deer,
Pig, Porcupine etc. There are more than 500
species of birds here. Amongst the reptiles
are Python, Crocodile and many species of Lizards
and Snakes in their natural habitat
ADVENTURE
SPORTS at NAINITAL
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Angling & Fishing
Khurpatal
Khurptal makes one of the best lake sites
of Nainital situated 10-km from the twon.
One can also trek, and it is about 5 km
by a bridle path. It is a small hamlet
endowed with a beautiful lake and its
crystal clear waters are a paradise of
perfection for the anglers and swimmers.
Bhimtal
The pride of Bhim Tal is the emerald lake,
which offers magnificent vistas for the
tourists. The water is a cool and swimming
and boating is a rare pleasure in this
beautiful lake.
Naukuchiyal Tal
26.27 km from Nainital, this is a pretty
lake with its nine corners is a captivating
site. It is a paradise for anglers and
swimmers, a haven both for indigenous
and migratory birds as well as for moths,
butterflies and beetles. The sightseer
drinks long at the lake's enchanting beauty,
the poet finds avenues of inspiration
and the painter thrills at the tempting
prospects of his canvas.
Sattal
Unique unforgettable, one is apt to run
short of superlatives to describe this
unrupassed beauty of lakes named after
the epic protagonists, Lord Ram, Goddess
Sita and Laxman. It has to be seen to
believe. These picturesque lakes are a
paradise for migratory birds, a haven
for anglers and swimmers, it is a divine
joy to bask on the shores of the lakes
with their pristine beauty.
Horse
Riding
Any visitor coming to Nainital cannot
miss the joy of riding a horse on the
Mall. Not only at the Mall but to reach
the Snow view point, Tiffin Top, Kilburi
from the Mallital area one can hire ponies
and horses. You can go around the town
riding the horse. In fact one of the ways
to experience Nainital is on a horses
back. The flora and fauna of the region
can be closely watched from the horses
back. You can go to the interiors of nearby
area and get a first hand experience of
the mountain life of Nainital. The municipal
corporation has fixed the rates of horse
riding and one should avoid paying more
than the prescribed rates. The corporation
has also issued identity card to the photographers
who hang around the Tallital and Mallital
region. Get yourself clicked on a horse
to keep as a momento from Nainital.
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