Perched perfectly within
the quaint ambience of Kumaon foothills the beauty of Nainital is indeed one of
the most auspicious things to be witnessed around Uttarakhand as its amazing
landscape and terrestrial environment are something like a pilgrimage for nature
lovers.
Midst of mountains that surrounds the splendor of Nainital speaks the volume as the entire three summits namely Mount Naina, Mount Deopatha and Mount Ayarpatha have blessed this place with all the natural elements to make Nainital one of the most sequential destinations around India. Etymology According to Historians the name Nainital seems to have derived its core from the Lake Naini which in general means eye and consequently tal means lake so together Nainital means Lake of the eye. Historical Facts about Nainital Traveler must understand that this luscious hill station carries numbers of Mythological call along with its shoulder which in turn has made the site sacred and divine. According to legend Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha visited the site and during their walk they found no source of water so they tried and dug deep and discovered the lake. According to other sets of folklore the place is amongst the 64 places where the burning parts of Goddess Parvati fell while Lord Shiva was carrying her and owing to its spiritual call here you will witness a Naina Devi Temple, which is dedicated to Shakti. Talking about its historical facts than it was in 1841 when British discovered the site and announced it as their summer retreat. According to legends every summer British colonials used to come here to escape an intensity of summer and enjoyed their hay days while developing the course of this pristine hill station. During their invasion or rather say during their colonial phase they structured many European schools and colleges in the region which can be considered as landmark of this amazing hill station. Things to Do In Nainital Since the wonders of Nainital is surrounded by mist of meadows and an adulating slopes of the site has made it a scenic point where you can spend your time to discover the surroundings which are lured with treasure of natural scenes. Sightseeing around mountains, lakes and hill sides would be the most remarkable things which you can look to do while coming here. Nearby Attraction Stroll around Nainital like a free lancer to witness amazing nearby attractions like Bhimtal Lake, Naukuchiatal Lake, Khurpatal Lake, Barra Bazaar and Sat Tal Lakes to allure an opulence of this majestic hill station. Best Time to Visit Since it’s a year around destination but we would rather recommend you to be here during the months of December to June to get the best out of this lunatic hill station. How to Reach By train- the nearest railway station to Nainital is Kathgodam railway station which is located at a distance of around 35 km from here. By air- the nearest airport to Nainital is Indira Gandhi International Airport. By road- make sure to understand that you will get ample of bus services from Delhi and it will take approximately 8 hours to reach here.
