Nainital is also known as the The lake District of India. At a distance of 66 km from Ramnagar, 294 km from Delhi and 278 km from Dehradun, Nainital is a beautiful hill station in the Kumaon foothills of Himalayas. It is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. It is also among popular places to visit from Delhi for a 2-3 days trip.
It is situated at an altitude of 1938 m, Nainital derives its name from Naini Lake. The highest point is Naina Peak or China Peak, with an elevation of 2,615 m. Nainital is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the town is spread around the beautiful Naini lake where one can enjoy boating with the Ducks.
The mall road is an excellent destination to shop at, especially for the beautiful and rare designs of candles and extravagant wooden clocks.
This place is named after Naina Devi Temple, which is dedicated to Shakti, a form of Parvati.
Nainital is a famous tourist destination of India, attracting large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year. Some of the important places in Nainital are Naina Peak, Nainital Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Mall, Raj Bhavan, High Altitude Zoo, Bhimtal and Sattal. Naini Lake has facilities for boating and yachting. Facilities for horse riding, skating, golf and rock climbing are also available for the visitors. Nainital is also famous for its various schools and research facilities. The Observatory or The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is the center for astronomical studies and optical tracking of artificial satellites.
