Nainital
A perfect Gem Popularly called the lake district because of a string of closely located lakes (Bhim Tal, Sat Tal, Naukuchia Tal and, of course, Naini, Nainital district has other claims to distinction :
Corbett, India's first national park: Kathgodam, nucleus of the timber trade and a railhead for Kumaon: Bhowali, Major fruit market; and Kaladhungi, fertile wheat bowl and home of Jim Corbett.
Having its origin in the fropped left eye of goddess Sati, consort of Shiva, the Naini lake waters are considered to be holy. The temple to Naini Devi on the lakes's edge turns into a huge fair ground every autumn.
For tourist who enjoy bustle, there is a lot to do: boating, or sailing in vivid coloured yachts; horse riding; walking along shady roads; taking the aerial ropeway; and shopping for woollen handicrafts, shapely cnadles and wickerware.
Presenting entrancing views of the Himalayas are the several peaks surrounding the opaline Naini lake: Nalna Peak (2611m) 5.6km - the highest; Laria Kanta (2481m) 5.6 km- the next highest peak; Snow -view(2270m) 2.4 km - accessible on horseback or by cable car ; Dorothy's Seat (2292m) 4.3 km- Offering a sectional view of the town and its vicinity; and Land's Eng(2118 m) 4.8 km- presenting a sweeping view of the gem -like Khurpa Tal Hanumangarhi (1951 m) 3 km - a religious centre; State Observatory(1951 m) 4 km - a centre for astronomical studies ; and Kilbury(2194m) 11km - a sylvan retreat ideal for a trek, are other nearby places of interest.
The paradise city, Nanital has bagfull of tourist attractions. Some of the important places in the district are Nanital, Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Ramnagar, Bhowali, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal.
The Lake:
The nucleus of Nanital’s exquisite beauty is beautiful lake. The Lake offers its tourists an opportunity of yachting, boating or paddling the boat. Rowing as well as paddling boats are available at both ends of lake. The north end and southern end of lake is called Mallital and Tallital respectably. This also has a bridge, Danth. There is bus stop, taxi stand and railway reservation counter on the same lake bridge, both ends have well laid out shopping centres, with beautifully laid of marts, stores and luxury shops.
Snow View:
Snow View is the most easily accessible hill top at a height of 2270 mts. from the sea level and at a distance of 2.5 Km from the town. This scenic spot is accessible through ropeway. This peak is also connected by motorable road. Snow view offers an incrredible and breath taking picture of the glittering and shivery snows of Himalyas.
The Flatts:
Situated at the northern side of the lake the Flatt is a place of meeting for people from all walks of life. Here evenings are heavily crowded at Flatt. The playing ground of Flatt is used for sports games and cultural activities during festivals. There is Chat Bazar, Bhotia Market in the Flatt. There is Mosque, Gurudwara and Naina Devi temple in Flatts. With cinema, theatre for roller skating, car parking, club, boat house club, Masonic Hall, Flatt is the perfect place for recreation.
Climate
Due to its location in the hilly part of the state, the climate of Nainital is salubrious. During the summer months, the temperature ranges between 36°C and 16.7° C. The winter months are colder with the maximum and minimum temperatures touching 23.4°C and 5.2° C respectively.
