Nainital
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| The naini lake |
The nainital is a beautiful hill district situated in lap of the central Himalayas in the lofty snow- capped peaks, green valleys and screen lakes that have taped lovers of beauty since times immemorial. Nainital is a beautiful lake resort and is one of the most prominent hill resorts in the Indian subcontinent. Nainital is known as India's lake district because numerous lakes are spread across its boundaries, the most prominent of after the goddess Naini. Situated at an elevation of 1,938 meters, Nainital is dotted with five lakes and has thus earned the epithet the 'Lake District of India'.
Nainital attracts a large number of tourists who seek explore remote and picturesque lands and bask in the glory of natural beauty.It is also one of the favourite spot of honeymooners.
Nainital is 34 kms away from Kathgodam, the gateway of Kumaon and the terminus of the North Eastern Railway. Ranikhet Express(5013) departs from the old Delhi railway station at 11:00 pm daily and reaches Kathgodam at 6:00 am.
National highway 87 provides road access to Nainital, which is located 304 km from Delhi and 388 km from Lucknow.
HISTORY
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| Sandeep Kumar - Tour escort |
Prior to the year 1839 the place was covered with a dense forest, only resorted by the herdsmen of the surrounding villages who brought their cattle there during the hot weather and rains for the abundant forage pasturage of the valley.
In 1841 Mr P. Barron, an European merchant and enthusiastic hunter from Rosa, near Shahjahanpur discovered Nainital.
As the time passed on, Nainital captured the attention of the British. The British government in India was quick to patronise the place and developed it to what it is today.
MYTHOLOGY
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| Lord Shiva & His wife goddess Parvati |
The name "Naini" came from the legend Parwati story. She is a goddess and wife of Lord Shiva. Goddess Parwati got crashed into the high flames of the yagna fire to end her life. And later Lord Shiva retrieved her half charred corpse himself.
People say that the eyes of the sati (Parvati) dropped into the lake while her body was being carried away by the lord Shiva to Kailash parwat. Hence the lake was given the name of "Nainital" or Naini Lake.
SEASONS
Summer -
Summer is the peak season here, starts from mid April till the mid of July. The temperature remains constant at 30'c approx. The main season starts from the first of May till the second week of July.
Winter
Winter starts from the first of December till the end of march. As there is a heavy snow fall during this period & whole Nainital is covered with snow.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT NAINITAL
Best season March to June & September to November
Snowfall Every year between December & February
Airport Pantnagar is the nearest airport which is 70 kms away from Nainital
By Rail Direct train from Amritsar, Delhi, Lucknow & Agra
Nearest railway station is Kathgodam which is 35 kms or 22 miles away from here
THE PEAKS & PICNIC SPOTS
NAINA PEAK
HEIGHT 2611 MTRS
DISTANCE 5.64 KMS
Highest peak, good view of Himalayas, Birds eye view of Nainital from spot. Trekking paradise & Horse ride. The naina peak is located 5.64 km from town. It commands an entracing view of the saprkling snow laden Himalayas from Bandar Punch in the west to the Api and Nari peaks of the Nepal in the east.
SNOW POINT
HEIGHT 2270 MTRS
DISTANCE 2.42 KMS
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| The cable ride |
Here you can enjoy the cable ride, charges Rs 150/person , you can spend one hrs at snow point once you reach their by cable. But is useful only when their is snow. If their is no snow then there is no use of going to snow point.
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| Go carting |
At snow point you can also enjoy go carting. and also other fun activities for children.
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| horse riding |
One can also enjoy horse riding over here. This place also has a Bar and many fruit and tea shops.
One can see Himalaya ranges by using Binoculars here.
HIGH ATTITUDE ZOO
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| The zoo |
HEIGHT 2075 MTRS
DISTANCE 1.5 KMS FROM BUS STATION
This zoo is known by the name of "Mr Govind Ballabh Pant Zoo, famous for animals found in high attitude as Siberian tigers, snow leopards, Himalayan black bear, samber beer, barking deer.
OBSERVATORY
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| The observatory |
TIMING 1200 HRS TO 1600 HRS
SLIDE SHOW 1900 HRS TO 2100 HRS (STAR WATCHING SHOW)
DISTANCE 10 KMS (ON THE WAY TO HALDWANI)
This place is known as Aryabhatt Research Institute of observations science.
Moon, satellites, stars can be viewed from powerful telescope and a programme of slideshow is also there.
BOTANICAL GARDEN AT SARIATAL
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| The waterfall |
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| The Botanical Garden |
DISTANCE 4 KMS (1 KM BEFORE THEN KHURPATAL)
This is newly developed area for the research of Botanical plants. And a very beautiful picnic spot with an artificial lake, besides this there is a waterfall too.
AROUND NAITNITAL
LAKE TOUR & GHORAKHAL TEMPLE
DISTANCE 50 KMS
CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
DISTANCE 70 KMS
Corbett national park - A land of roar, trumpet, song and outstanding scenic beauty is situated in the foothills of the holy Himalayas. The Wild Life Reserve is unique, oldest and largest national park in India.
The park can be visited anytime between 15th of November to 15 of June. But the best period is Feb to May.
The park is closed from the middle of June to middle of November.
TREKS
NAINA PEAK
KILBURY
RAJ BHAWAN
TIFFIN TOP
ACTIVITIES
Yachting
Boat Rides
Cable Rides
Pony Trotting
Rock climbing & Rappelling
Trekking
Para sailing & Paragliding
Where to stay -
Hotel "The Naini Retreat" is a very good heritage hotel. I stayed over there for three days with my group of 60 people. During my stay I found their staff is well trained and experienced. Rooms are very comfortable. Service is quick. Food quality is also good.
My Diary
Day 1 -
Now we are heading towards Nainital. After driving two km. Now we can see wonderful sunrise.I have not seen such a red sun ever before. It is very close to me. I feel i can touch it.Now we have entered into the area of famous Jim Corbett National Park. It is a very narrow road and our bus is moving at speed of only 40 km/hrs.
On both side of road we are enjoying green forest, pure green forest and added feature is beautiful colorful small houses or cottages of locales. My fingers are crossed if I can see a tiger crossing the road.
Now most exciting part of Nainital has started, Snake roads. Our bus is moving like a snake on the hills.
I have started feeling that I have born to travel hilly areas. Over here I get a chance to explore myself.
Peace is the key over here. No sounds of traffic. No crowds, very calm atmosphere.
8:30 AM
We Have reached are hotel "Naini Retreat". I distributed the keys of rooms of my group and announced the further tour plan to them. After that they went to have breakfast and for rest.
11:00 AM
Its a sunny day & Team building activities have been started by Mr Suheen who is the manager of Erricsson team. I am watching them from a side table and writing this article.
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| Sandeep Kumar |
My group is playing team building games, they are laughing and sharing jokes and having fun.
Watching people so happy is making my day great. Although its a sunny day still cool air is blowing but I am feeling very warm under the sun and peaceful by soul.
The view in front of me is awesome. Sky is pure blue but yes not exactly deep blue as I saw in Lahole spiti or in Leh -ladakh. But you cannot ignore its beauty. I can see few small white cemented houses of common people at the peak of mountains.
This particular view has two aspects - one - that man has reached so far and destroying the beauty of natural places like Nainital.
Second - This view gives me inspiration to try hard for my goals which seems sometimes unachievable.
Day Two
10:00 am
After having breakfast we went for adventure activities at Khurpataal. Our adventure activity coordinator Mr Baali was already there with his team.
We did Rock climbing, Repelling and fox climbing.
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| Sandeep Kumar |
Adventure activities are my favorite time pass at hills. At 3:00 pm we came back to hotel and after having lunch my group was free for sightseeing on their own and for me it was the time to sleep in my five star sweet ha ha ha ha
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