Nainital

Nainital is the most popular amongst the hill-stations in the Kumaon Himalayas. Located at an altitude of 1939 metres above the sea level, this lovely hill town has at its centre the pretty Naini Lake surrounded by seven hills. The lake and the mall around are the lifeline of Nainital. After the Naukuchiatal, this is the largest lake in the Lake District.

The name sources its origin to the Hindu goddess Naina Devi. Nain in Hindi refers to the ‘eye’.

Places to visit in and around Nainital
Kilbury: A beautiful 12 km uphill drive will take you to Kilbury, a favoured picnic spot for families and friends. It is famous for its flora and fauna, and is also a great place for birding.

Governor’s House: also known as the Raj Bhavan. This building designed in the Victorian-Gothic fashion is a must-see on your trip to Nainital.

Naina Devi Temple: situated on the northern edge of the Lake, this temple is dedicated to goddess Naina Devi on whose name the town has been christened.

These are only three of the many charms of this hill-station. Besides these, you should also check-out the Ropeway, the Church of St. John, Tiffin Top, the Gurney House, the Snow-View, the Eco Caves and the Cheena Peak.

Nainital is just an hour’s drive away from Naukuchiatal and you can easily do a half-day trip during your stay at the Lake Resort. For driving directions /  transportation assistance contact our front desk.

Recommended Hotel in Nainital:

The Vikram Vintage – Full renovated and reopening on the 14th April 2009, the Vikram will be Nainital’s 1st Super-Luxury Hotel. Each room is built in the modern suite-style. Click here for more details on our Recommended Hotel in Nainital.