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The dramatic lake of nainital,set in a mountain hollow at an altitude of 1938meters, 227Km north of Delhi,gives its name to the largest and most important town in kumaun. The Kidney-shaped Naini Lake, its clear waters changing hue with the passage of the day,is the centre piece around which the whole resort revovles. Its quaint cottages, colourful markets, the sylvan landscape and the charming lake at the very heart of it, make Nainital a delightful place. Nainital is divided into two segments, Tallital and Mallital, at the lower and upper ends of the lake, respectively. The North Mall running along one side of the lake, and the South Mall along the other, connect the two parts. On the shores of the lake, at Mallital stands the beautiful temple of Naina Devi, after whom the town has been named.
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Events
August / September sees the whole area coming alive, when the festival held in honour of Nanda Devi, the patron goddess of Kumaon, comes around
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What to See
Kaladhungi : The home of the famous hunter and naturalist, Jim Corbett ,and Corbett National Park. However ,Corbett National Park ,closes for the monsoons about June 15.
Dhikala :The main tourists centre with all facilities , is set on the edge of a very wide flat above the river.Across, the lake bed streches for another two Kms where ,in the dry season, on the scurb and grass covered mudflats a large variety of wildlife can be seen at most times.
Jageshwar :Jageshwar 34Km from almora ,was a favoured place of the Kumaon .In this deodar filled valley there are about 160 temples ,each delicately carved and richly ornamanted.
Berinag :It is famous for its tea garden set against the backdrop of snow peaks.Chaukori :It stands on a high ridge facing the eastern wing of the Nanda Devi Sancutary mountains and commands an excellent view of the Nanda Kot Peak.
Bageshwar : At the confluence of the Saryu and Gomati rivers , is one of the holiest pilgrimages of kumaon.The small town is spread around the confluence where the valley opens out in a wide flat.
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Places to Stay
Hotel Alka, Hotel Himalaya, Hotel Ankur Plaza , KMVN Tourists Bunglow, Hotel Armadale, Hotel Krishna, Hotel Swiss, Hotel Grand, Hotel Arif Castles, Hotel Youth Hostel, Hotel City Heart, Hotel Holiday Inn
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Getting There
By air : The nearest airport is at Pantnagar (71 kms).
By rail : The nearest railhead is Kathgodam, (35 kms) that has regular trains to Agra, Lucknow and Bareilly.
By road : Direct buses ply from Delhi (322 kms via Hapur and 336 kms via Meerut) and nearby areas.
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