NAINITAL
Nainital, named after goddess Naini, is nestled amidst seven hills at an altitude of 1938 metres. Dotted with lakes, Nainital also has a number of points like Snow-View (2270 m) 3 km away, Tiffin Top & Dorothy Seat (2,292 m) 4 km away, Lariakanta (2, 481 m) 6 kms, and the Naini Peak (2,611 m) 6 km offering panoramic views. One can enjoy boating at Naini Lake or at Naukuchiatal (26 km).
The Nainital Flats situated adjacent to the lake is a major tourist attraction. You can shop at the Tibetan market, visit the Naina Devi temple or even watch a football or cricket match at the playground.
The Mall road on one side of Naini Lake is dotted with hotels, restaurants and shops. On the other side is the less crowded Thandi Sadak (road) for a leisurely walk.
While in Nainital, you can make a trip to the famed Corbett National Park. It is 120 km away via Kaladhungi and Ramnagar (65 km).
Also read: On the tiger trail, in Corbett
How to get there
~ By air/ train: Pantnagar (70 km)/ Kathgodam (35 km).
~ By road: Nainital is well connected by road with Delhi (310 km), Lucknow (400 km) and Almora (67 km). Ranikhet is 65 km away and the Corbett National Park is 120 km away from Nainital.
Where to stay
Hotel Chevron Fairhavens, Mallital
Phones: (05942) 236057, 232972
Web site: www.chevronhotels.com/hotels-resorts.html
Aroma Hotel, Ayarpata
Phone: (05942) 235354
Web site: http://www.nainitalaroma.com/
Alka Lake Side, The Mall
Phones: (05942) 235220, 236626
Web site: http://www.alkahotel.com/
Hotel Welcome Park, Tallital
Phones: (05942) 235552, 236852
Web site: http://hotelwelcomepark.com/
For more details visit the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam website.
कोई टिप्पणी नहीं:
एक टिप्पणी भेजें