A beautiful hill station in Kumaon hills, Nainital is popular for the its beautiful views, and boat rides. Hill Resorts in India provides complete information on the beautiful hill station Nainital. Nainital is located at an altitude of 1,938 metres in the state of Uttaranchal. Nainital has a number of tourist destinations that one can visit. Travel to Nainital with Hill Resorts in India.

History of Nainital : During the times of the Raj, Nainital was an idyllic refuge of the Britishers, who used to visit Nainital to escape from the heat and dust of the plains. The name 'Nainital' has been derived from two words 'Naini' means 'eyes' and 'taal' means lake. The word 'Naini' comes from the temple of the Naina Devi, that is located above the lake. Nainital Lake , Nainital, Uttaranchal

Tourist Spots in Nainital : There are a number of interesting places in Nainital that has been attracting people in droves. Naini Lake is the prime attraction in Nainital. You can enjoy a boat ride on the lake or take a walk around the lake. If you want some fun, fishing is a great idea of vacation in Nainital. For some beautiful views of the valley, tourists can head to Astronomical Observatory that has some binoculars and telescopes in place. The observatory is situated near Hanuman Garh and is one of the most modern observatories in India.

To get a bird's eye view of the valley, travel to Naina Peak, which is the highest peak in Nainital. The peak is about six kilometres from the city centre and is an ideal place for picnics. Land's End is another tourist attraction in Nainital that offers panoramic view of Khurpa Tal. To feast your eyes on the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, you can trek up to Snow View or hire a pony. The point, Snow View offers spectacular views of the northern Himalayan peaks. The other places that you can visit include St. John Church and the British Cemetery.

Best Time To Visit Nainital : Nainital is an ideal escape from the heat and dust of the plains. So the best time to visit Nainital are the summer months from March to June. You can also visit Nainital during September-October.

Nainital Festive Season : Festivals are the great time to tour Nainital. There are a number of fairs and festivals that take place in Nainital. In September a festival takes place in the honor of Naina Devi, it is one of the most important festivals in Nainital. Kumaon Festival is held in the month of October and November.

How to Reach There
Pant Nagar is the nearest airport, which is 71 kilometres from Nainital. From Pant Nagar one can hire a taxi or take a bus. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station and it takes about an hour or so to reach Nainital from Kathgodam. Nainital is well connected by road to other parts of the country. You can reach Nainital by road from Delhi, Lucknow, Agra and Bareilly. Nainital is located in the state of Uttaranchal and is about 277 kilometres from Delhi.