Nainital is a pristine and visually tempting hill-station that sparkles like a jewel on the hills of Uttarakhand. Resort to this nature’s spectacle for a cool getaway that will melt your heart with its riveting scenery.
The emerald Naini Lake cradled by alpine mountains, the reverberating sound of Naina Devi temple bells and the exuberance of bustling Mall Road makes it an appealing touristy place for a relaxing time out. It also allures shopping lovers with Tibetan market that offer apparels and décor items at throwaway prices. With so much to see and indulge in, it will leave you spellbound with enrapturing experiences.
Nainital is named after the revered Hindu Goddess, Naina Devi that is worshipped in this ancient temple. You can find it resting on the edge of the lake in Mallital, the upper end of the hill-station. It is said while Shiva was carrying the corpse of Sati, her eye fell on the spot where the temple exists. The place was hence named ‘Naina’ which means eyes. The best time to visit is during September when the temple is decorated in all its glory for Nanda Devi Mela (held every year on Nandashtami).
Mall Road is the soul of this parky paradise that twinkles in the evening with ostentatious stores, cafes and restaurants. The road rims Naini lake connecting the two ends of Nainital – Mallital (Upper) and Tallital (Lower). Mallital brims with eateries and markets existing since colonial times. Tallital, on the other hand, boasts mesmerizing hotels and handicraft shops. You are definitely going to have a whale of shopping experience. Ramble or sit on a bench for taking in the alluring evening view of the lake glittering with colorful lights.
Rediscover the amazing Himalayan wildlife in the only high altitude zoo of North India located in Nainital. It is named after the legendary freedom fighter and former Union Home Minister, Govind Ballabh Pant. Spread in an area of 11 acres, it is home to endangered Himalayan species like Tibetan wolves, leopard cat, Himalayan bear and Royal Bengal Tiger. You will also get a chance to see high altitude avian species like golden pheasant, kalij pheasant and rose-ringed parakeet.
An outstanding example of natural cave gardens is Eco Cave Garden. It is a group of 6 natural caves that are turned into a garden. The lush verdure is beautified with a musical fountain with audio and video effects. The must visit caves are Panther Cave, Tiger Cave, Bat Cave, Apes Cave, and Flying fox Cave. In addition to it, the hanging garden and old-school petroleum lamps glowing the cave with dim light renders off-grid experience.
Hidden amidst swathes of pine and deodar trees, St John's Church is a colonial gem exhibiting Neo-Gothic style. Built in 1846, it is an Anglican church dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It is said that Daniel Wilson, the Bishop of Kolkata visited Nainital in 1844 to lay the foundation of this church. But he fell ill due to which he had to stay in a half-done house located on the edge of a forest. Hence, the church was named St. John's Wilderness Church. The noteworthy things to see are its stained-glass windows and the brass memorial to the victims of catastrophic 1880 landslide.
The ever-embracing state of Uttarakhand may be visited all over the year except during monsoon months of July & August, when the hill roads may be a bit treacherous.
By Air- The closest airport is Pantnagar airport, located 70 km away in Pantnagar. It is a domestic airport. You can take a cab to reach Nainital from Pantnagar.
By Rail- Kathgodam railway station is the last railhead that serves Kumaun hills on which Nainital is also located. Cabs and state-run buses are available for Nainital from Kathgodam.
By Road- The best road route from the national capital is Delhi - Moradabad - Rampur - Bilaspur - Rudrapur - Haldwani - Nainital. The journey will take 7 to 8 hours.
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