Nanital

Nainital, the well known Hill station of Uttarakhand known for its panoramic view, beautiful lake and wonderful atmosphere. Nainital is located in the Kumaon region in the state of Uttarakhand. It shines like glazing beauty in the Himalayan mountains because of the many lakes reflecting the sunlight. Nainital is a paradise for nature lovers.Set amidst the towering peaks of the Kumaon Hills, the lake resort of Nainital has a lot to offer. From boating to  picnicks on the hills to exploring Jim Corbett, Nainital has all that you could hope for in a hill station.

Located at an altitude of 1,938mts above sea level, Nainital derives its name from Naini Lake. Nainital is located in the Kumaon region and is popularly known as the Lake District of India. 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.

Nainital is a famous tourist destination of India, attracting hundreds of both domestic and foreign tourists every year.  Some of the important places in the district of Nainital are Haldwani, , Ramnagar, Bhowali , Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal.

Few Interesting facts:

1. It is believed that the Naini Lake is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths or The most popular is based on the story of the death of the goddess Sati. The goddess Shakti is worshiped at the Naina Devi Temple, known by locals as Naini Mata Temple on the north shore of the present-day lake.
2. The golf course in Nainital dates back to the year 1926. The 18-hole golf course happens to be among the oldest ones in the country. However, the golf course was made available for public use from the year 1994.
3. It was a British sugar merchant by the name of P. Barron who discovered Nainital Lake in 1839.
4. The  Naukuchia Tal has nine corners. It is believed that anyone who can see all the corners at once will disappear.
5. Due to the lake on its northern end, it rains almost every afternoon in Nainital. It sounds funny but it’s true.

If you are planning to visit  Nainital, the best time to visit there is   between May to July.

Eco Cave Garden

Eco Cave Gardens is a network of inter-connected natural underground caves and hanging gardens. Located  near Sukhtal, the gardens offer an enthralling journey of narrow winding roads and weathered caves. The site has an enchanting garden with musical fountains. A stroll across the Garden stretch and passing through the underground cave definitely makes for an exciting family or friends hangout. It is a great place for Children with lots of fun activities to be enjoyed.

I went to this place a long back but can still feel the enchanting beauty of this Lake District and would definitely like to witness it again. Nanital is a best place to get rejuvenated and a destination away from the hustle bustle . From Delhi it is a 7 to 8 hours road trip , and perfect weekend Gateway for a family .

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