Nainital is one of the much adored and loved tourist destination of India enjoying year round tourist adulation. This quaint little town sits amidst the majestic peaks of the Kumaon hills and is known by the epithet ‘Lake District' of India.
The first thing that hits tourists the moment they enter Nainital is the beautiful view of the surroundings and the scent of fresh cool air. Besides charming tourist with its natural beauty Nainital also offers several other attractions for some light sightseeing to its tourists.
A few of the attractions of Nainital includes Guano Hills, Gurney House former home of Jim Corbett now housing a museum displaying Corbett memorabilia,Raj Bhavan built in the unique style of domestic Gothic architecture, Snow View, it offers splendid views of the Naina Devi Peak . The place can be reached by the aerial express rope way making for an exciting trip to the peak. There is also an amusement park out here that offers activities like car bumping and go carting.
Tiffin Top also known as Dorothy's seat, it is a stone work picnic perch that offers a commanding view of the neighbouring country side. Then there is also Naina Peak also known as China or Cheena Peak, it is the highest peak sitting at an altitude of 2,615 m. The peak offers a panoramic not only of Nainital town but also the majestic Himalayas clad in white clouds.
Besides these vantage points there are numerous lakes adding to the glory of Nainital, some of these lakes are the Naini lake set amidst seven mountains surrounding the lakes with peaks appearing to touch the sky, Bhimtal lake named after one of the Pandava brother Bhima and is slightly larger than naini lake, there is also an island in it with a restaurant sitting on it, Sattal literally meaning seven lakes it is a cluster of small interconnected lakes, Khurpa Lake an attractive lake popular with anglers, Naukuchia Tal meaning nine cornered lak, it is the deepest lake in Nainital. According to legends it is said that if one takes a look of all the nine corners in one glimpse then they will disappear in a cloud of smoke and Sariya Tal.
Nainital also offers several religious locations wherein tourists can pay their respect. A few of these are the Naina Devi Temple, St. John in the wilderness, Hanumangarhi also known as Hanuman Garh, Nanda Devi Temple and many more.
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