Nainital: a preview

Luxurious natural beauty, mesmerizing views and ancient temples are just a few of the many charms this beautiful hill station has to offer. After all, there is an important reason why it is popular as the “lake district of India”. Deriving its name from the Hindu goddess Naina Devi, this mountainous city is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in India. It is also gaining popularity with tourists for its cable car rides and boat rides. It is also home to some of the best schools, renowned hotels, birds and beautiful views of the nearby Kumaon Hills in the distance.

The first place to visit here is Nainital Lake, which is one of the four lakes in the Kumaon Hills, including Sattal Lake, Bhimtal Lake, and Naukuchiyatal Lake. It is a crescent-shaped natural freshwater body situated in the middle of Nainital Township. Another notable attraction in Nainital is Naina Peak, also called China Peak. It is the highest peak in the city and offers an exhilarating hike for adventure seekers. Its peak offers a great view of the Himalayas on one side and a bird’s eye view of Nainital on the other side. You can also visit Snow View, which sits atop Sher-ka-danda Ridge and is easily accessible by cable car. It offers mesmerizing views of the Himalayas as well as the Nanda Devi Shrine, Trishul and Nanda Kot. One of the most popular viewpoints in Nainital includes Tiffin Top, also known as Dorothy’s Seat, which is a terraced hill on Ayarpatta Hill. All these popular attractions are fully covered in Nainital tour packages, which offer a well-planned itinerary for your trip as per your budget and requirements.

For the spiritually inclined, Nainital has a lot to offer. This includes the famous Naina Devi temple, considered a must-see for devout Hindus. St John in the Wilderness is a beautiful church located half a mile from the Naina Devi temple. Other important shrines and temples in Nainital include the Mukteshwar temple and the Kainchi Dham.

There is no shortage of stay options in Nainital if that is what you are thinking. Some of the highly recommended hotels in Nainital include The Naini Retreat, Fishermen’s Lodge, The Manu Maharani, Fishermen’s Lodge, Vikram Vintage Inn, Hotel Namah, Aamari Resorts and Soulitude by the Riverside. If you’re on a budget, you can head to Mountain Trail Resort – An Eco Friendly Green Resort, Arif Castle, Langdale Manor, Hotel Classic The Mall, Chevron Fairhavens, Himalaya Hotel, Hotel Radha Continental, and Lakeside Inn. All of these hotels offer excellent quality of facilities and services to give you a memorable stay here.

So whether you are traveling for business or pleasure and looking for a relaxing vacation, Nainital is the perfect place to visit with your family and friends. Pack your bags soon and head to Nainital, we assure you that its beautiful scenery and beauty will make you want to come back again!