Nainital



Nainital is a part of Kumaun Division in the state of Uttarakhand. It lies in the outer Himalayan Mountain Range. The town is the administrative headquarter of the district of the same name. The town is famous for its scenic mountainous views and is one of the most popular hill stations in India.

Location of Nainital



Nainital picturesque hilly town lies at an elevation of 6,837 feet (2,084 meters). It is nestled in a basin which houses a lagoon with the form of a pear. The perimeter of the water body or lagoon is around two miles and it is bordered by a number of peaks, which include the following:

  • Naina to the north, the elevation is 8,579 feet (2,615 meters)
  • Ayarpatha to the south, the altitude is 7,474 feet (2,278 meters).
  • Deopatha to the west, the elevation is 7,999 feet (2,438 meters)
The tallest peak among them is the Naina.

The distance from various cities is given below:

Pithoragarh186 Km
Almora64 Km
Champawat160 Km
Ranikhet62 Km
Kathgodam34 Km
Kausani117 Km
Lalkua60 Km
Haldwani40 Km
Bareilly140 Km
Ramnagar65 Km
Agra403 Km
Lucknow400 Km
Dehradun300 Km
Delhi310 Km
Badrinath334 Km
Haridwar245 Km

Geographic and Topographic Aspects of Nainital



The mean elevation of the town is 6,837 feet (2,084 meters). Geographically, the town can be divided into two parts - Mallital and Tallital.

l Saints' College, founded 1869
  • Sherwood College, founded 1869
  • St. Joseph's College, founded 1888
  • St.Mary's Convent High School, founded 1878
  • Sanwal School, founded in the 1940s in Mallital
  • Birla Vidya Mandir, founded 1947
  • Parvati Prema Jagati Saraswati Vihar, founded 1983
  • St. Amtuls Public School, founded 1983
  • Chait Ram Sah Thulgharya Inter College (CRST) Nainital Mallital
  • Oakwood School, founded 1989
  • Bhartiya Saheed Sainik Vidhlay (BSSV) Sainik School, Nainital, founded 1966
  • Kumaon University, one of the top universities in the state, was established in 1973.

    Right Time to Visit Nainital



    The ideal occasion to go to Nainital is the summer. The months of May, June, and July see the maximum number of visitors coming to the town.

    Major Tourist Attractions in Nainital



    Given below are the prominent tourist attractions in Nainital: ffin Top Mountain: For visiting this popular tourist spot, you need to go by car and reach Sherwood College. Subsequently, you can join a small scenic trail.
  • St. John in the Wilderness in Mallital: This fascinating cathedral was established by the Bishop of Kolkata and named after him.

  • Guano Hills: These small mountains are outstanding locations for scenic trails. Dense bamboo, oak, and deodar forests characterize this area. Black-chinned babbler and grey woodpecker are among the uncommon species of birds that are seen in the area.
  • Top Hotels in Nainital



    There are different types of hotels in the town and they can be categorized into the following: Star hotels
  • 3 Star Hotels
  • Budget hotels
  • The best hotels in Nainital are as follows:

    Mid range hotels

    • Alka Hotel
    • Grand Hotel
    • Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
    • Palace Belvedere
    • Channi Raja
    • Classic Hotel
    • Fair Light Trails Resort. It is a Heritage Cottage lying on top of Nainital.
    Budget Hotels
    • Mountain Quail
    • Sarovar TRH
    • Hotel New Bharat
    • Hotel Krishna
    • Savoy Hotel
    • Ashok Hotel
    • Hotel City Heart
    • Hotel Vikrant
    Luxury Hotels
    • Arif Castles
    • The Hermitage Kailash
    • Abbotsford- Prasada Bhawan
    • Manu Maharani, Mallital
    • The Naini Retreat
    • Woodside Retreat
    • Shervani Hill Top Inn
    • Vikram Vintage Inn
    • The Earls Court
    • Dynasty Resort
    • The Hive

    Restaurants in Nainital



    While staying in Nainital, you can enjoy delicious food at the following venues:
    • Sher-e-Punjab - famous for Punjabi dishes. It is situated at the Mall.
    • Woods at The Mall (Alka Hotel).
    • Machan at The Mall.
    • Embassy at The Mall.
    • Shiva, Barra Bazaar. Known for confectionary and vegetarian food
    • Laxmi at The Mall.
    • Kumaon.
    • Aab-O-Dana in Mallital (Arif Castles).

    How to reach Nainital?



    By Train (Railways)

    Kathgodam is the closest railhead and it is located at a distance of 35 km. Taxis are available from Kathgodam against fares of Rs. 250-300 to the town. In addition, you can avail share taxis which would come against a fare of Rs. 75 per individual. Majority of hotels and accommodations facilitates a pickup on earlier demand and it comes against Rs. 600-900. Buses are available from Kathgodam station and the bus fare is around 30-40 rupees per individual.

    The following trains carry passengers to Nainital:
    • Delhi to Kathgodam Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express
    • Delhi to Kathgodam Ranikhet Express
    • Dehradun-Kathgodam Express - Starts from Dehradun, passes through Haridwar, and stops at Kathgodam
    • Bagh Express - Departs from Howrah (Kolkata), passes through Lucknow, and stops at Kathgodam
    By road

    Uttarakhand Roadways run regular bus services from Delhi. The buses start from The Interstate Bus Terminus in Anand Vihar.

    By car, getting to Nainital takes approximately 7 to 8 hours. From the national capital, travelers can take the NH 24, which links Delhi to Rampur through Hapur. On the journey, you can stop at Railway crossing, Moradabad, the Wonderland, and the Cottage at Jeliokot. The taxi fare from Delhi is approximately Rs.1,100-1,200.

    By plane

    As opposed to common concept, a flight to Nainital is the speediest means to arrive at the place. It takes around 2 hours to reach the Pant Nagar Airport. Kingfisher Airlines and Jagson Airlines are the two principal carriers that fly to Nainital.



    Last Updated on: 22/04/2013


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