NAINITAL
Located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, Nainital is a popular hill station. This city also houses the Uttarakhand High Court. Nainital was the summer capital of the United Provinces. The city is set in a valley containing an eye-shaped lake (Naini Lake) at 6358 ft above sea level.
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Nainital was first developed as a hill station by the British. Set around the Nainital Lake, popular for boating, this hill station also provides for a cable car which takes you upto Snow View Observation Point for a bird's eye view of the city.
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Nainital is conveniently located at just 285 kms from Dehradun and 345 kms from New Delhi.
![]() Nainital Mall Road | ![]() Nainital in winter | ![]() Boating on Naini Lake |
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![]() Nainital Zoo | ![]() Naina Devi Temple | ![]() Nainital Lake |
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Boating on Naini Lake
Nainital, Uttarakhand
Boating at Nainital Lake is the highlight for any trip to Nainital. It is an all time favourite for families, friends, honeymooners and those visiting for a day trip. Experience the beauty of this hill station while you stroll from one end to the other, boating in the shimmering water and quacking with the ducks swimming beside you.

Naina Devi Temple
Nainital, Uttarakhand
Located on the edge of the Naina Lake, the Naina Devi Temple is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site in Naintial. According to mythology, this temple dates back to when Lord Shiva was carrying the corpse of Sati and her eyes fell on the ground where the temple stands today. The town of Nainital is named after "Eyes" or "Naina".

Tiffin Top Picnic
Nainital, Uttarakhand
Tiffin Top is a popular picnic spot in Nainital. It is also known as Dorothy's Seat and is located on Ayarpatta Hill. This top offers a 360 degree view of the hill station. Apart from being a picnic spot, this location is a photographer's delight. Take a trek from the Mall Road or ride up on a pony