Nainital is a popular hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nainital is the judicial capital of Uttarakhand, the High Court of the state being located there, and is the headquarters of the Kumaon division as well as an eponymous district.
Nainital Lake, also known as Naini Lake a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the township of Nainital in Kumaon, tectonic in origin, is kidney shaped or crescent shaped and has an outfall at the southeastern end.
Learn more Book this experienceJama Masjid, also known as Jumah Mosque, is a mosque in Ahmedabad, India built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmad Shah I by demolishing the Bhadrakali Temple at that place.
Learn more Book this experienceYour campsite is set up at the riverside, at an elevation of 4500 ft in Chanfi village, just 25 km away from Nainital and 29 km from Kathgodam railway station. The campsite is surrounded by lush greenery and towering mountains. The campsite also houses facilities for various adventure activitites. You'll see various Himalayan birds and wild animals in the mountains. You'll stay in gorgeous Swiss tents on sharing basis with ensuite washroom facility. Highlights Go bird-watching in the mountains. Try hiking in the dense forests. Engage in exciting outdoor activities. Spend a tranquil time around the bonfire.
Book this experienceBhowali is a town and a municipal board in Nainital District in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at a distance of 11 km from the city of Nainital, the district headquarters; at an average elevation of 1,654 m from sea level.
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Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger.
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Mukteshwar is a village and tourist destination in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. It sits high in the Kumaon Hills at an altitude of 2171 meters, 51 km from Nainital, 72 km from Haldwani, and 343 km from Delhi.
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Sitabani Wildlife Reserve falls in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and has geographical and ecological characeristics of the Sub-Himalayan belt.
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Almora is a municipal board and a cantonment town in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Almora district.
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Ranikhet is a hill station and cantonment town, nearby Almora Town in Almora district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the home for the Military Hospital, Kumaon Regiment and Naga Regiment and is maintained by the Indian Army.
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🏖️ Ocean ⛰️ Mountain ⛰️ Hill station 🏞️ Reservoir 🏞️ Loch 🏘️ TownSituated in the state of Uttarakhand, Nainital is a beautiful tourist destination. This place has a wide range of options when it comes to tourism. Some of the attractions are worth mentioning, such as the Nainital Lake, which is located in the heart of the city and gives the city its name. This beautiful eye-shaped body of water is surrounded by numerous houses and boats. Tourists can enjoy a pleasant and pleasant ride in those boats, enjoying the scenery of the southern part called Talital, the northern part called Marital and the seven hills surrounding the city and the lake. If you like to see temples, this will not be a problem. Let's start with the Nanda Devi Temple. It is situated on the banks of a lake and is dedicated to the goddess Sati. One of the most revered Hindu temples in India, legend has it that it was built over the remains of the goddess and is visited by many devotees as an extremely sacred place. this religious temple collapsed in a landslide in 1880 but has since been rebuilt. The Naina Devil Temple was built in the 15th century during the Kushan dynasty, but historians also claim that it was built by Moti Ram Shah. It is not only these temples that can be seen. You can also visit the church, the beautiful St John's Church in the Desert, founded in 1844 and situated at the northern end of the city. It was built on the orders of Daniel Wilson, Bishop of Calcutta. Other notable buildings include the Governor's Palace, known as the 'Raj Bhavan', an impressive Victorian Gothic building by architect FW Stevens in 1899. Since its inception, the building has maintained its function as accommodation for governors and gubernatorial guests. The mansion has 113 rooms, extensive gardens, a swimming pool and a golf course. Prior permission is required to visit. Nainital is home to the Pt. GB Pant High Altitude Zoo, which opened in 1994 and is one of the two high altitude zoos in India. It has some endangered mammal species such as the Siberian Tiger. Other attractions include Snow View, which sits at an altitude of 2,270m and can be reached by cable car; Naini Peak, the highest peak at 2,615m overlooking the city; and Gurney House, the former residence of Jim Corbett.
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