Nainital - Sites to Visit

There are a number of interesting places in Nainital that has been attracting people in droves. Naini Lake is the prime attraction in Nainital. One can enjoy a boat ride on the lake or take a walk around the lake. If want some fun, fishing is a great idea of vacation in Nainital.On the northern side of the Naini lake is built a temple dedicated to Sati and is called the Naina Devi temple. 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 Snow view point is located at a height of 2270 meter above sea level. It can be reached by the ropeway or the ponies available at Mallital. 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.

Nainital- Sites Nearby

There a number of beautiful lakes in and around Nainital, that one can tour. Sat Tal is about 21 kilometres from Nainital and is a group of seven lakes. The pine and oak trees aptly compliment the lake. Bhim Tal about 23 kilometres from Nainital offers an ideal option to indulge in water sports. Away from the din of the city is Naukuchiya Tal, an excellent place to be close to nature.

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