Nainital Travel Guide - About Nainital

Nainital is named after an eye shaped lake set amidst the mountains with thick alpine trees. Nainital is situated in the Kumaon region and is one of the 13 districts of Uttarakhand state. Nainital is given the epithet of “Lake District” because it dotted with five lakes Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Khurpatal, Sattal. Nainital is a glistening pearl of the panoramic Himalayan Range blessed with spectacular natural splendors and varied flora and fauna. Nainital is an immortal experience of the pristine and scenic beauty of the god’s greatest creation nature. In Nainital green looks artistic than ever and specially during monsoons. The mountains fly their highest kite to bestow the tourists with casting their shadow.

When a person is close to nature he receives new ideas and thinks good by banishing evil thoughts. This is the reason why Nainital is favorite travel destination amongst writers and creative persons. A walk in the woods contributes peace and placidity to your life. Nainital is one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations of India and the most visited Lake of India.

The lake is on its majestically height during the night time when the light of the houses, cottages and hotels situated on the mountains covering Nainital reflects upon it and makes the view invigorating. During night it feels like there’s a city underneath the stagnant water of Nainital. The perimeter of Nainital is approximately 3.5kms. Nainital is an ideal destination for families, honeymooners, poets and writers, nature lovers and adventure lovers as well.

Nainital is situated at an altitude of 1938 mts above sea level. Nainital is situated 34kms from the gateway of Kumaon, Kathgodam and 315kms from the capital city of India, New Delhi which can be covered by a 9hr drive. Nainital has everything that you could hope for in a hill station from paddling the boat to feeding the animals at the zoo, trekking on the hills to exploring Jim Corbett Park. Nainital is set in two parts, Tallital and Mallital, with the lake separating them. Tallital is the southern side of the lake, while Mallital consists of the northern upper reaches.

The town was once destroyed during the Landslide on 18th September 1880, and later rebuilt by the British. Nainital is often compared with the Dal Lake of Srinagar as both Lakes are set amidst lofty mountains offering enchanting views. But Nainital is much more facilitated and advanced than Dal Lake in Srinagar. Nainital is surrounded by some seven magnificent mountains, of which the highest is Naina/china Peak (2,615mts) on the north, Deopatha (2,438mts) on the west, Ayarpatha (2,275mts) on the south, Handi Bandi (2,139mts), Alma (2,270mts), Laria Kanta (2,481mts), and Sher-ka-Danda (2,217mts).

Nainital Travel Guide - General Information

Places near Nainital: Bhowali, Jeolikot, Kainchi Dham, Corbett National Park, Kausani, Ranikhet, Binsar, Almora, Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, Pangot, Ramgarh, Kilbury, Khurpatal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Bhimtal

Other Lakes in Nainital: Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Naini Lake, Khurpatal

For online booking of Nainital hotels and Packages Contact us

Note: In peak seasons, summer holidays, long weekends, Christmas Vacations and New Year Eve, advance booking of Resorts hotel in Nainital is recommended.