May 19, 2006 01:09 PM
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(Updated May 19, 2006 01:09 PM)
Nainital also known as India 'Lake District' because of the numerous lakes spread across its boundaries, derives its from an old temple of Goddess Naina Devi on the shore of the lake. It is a beautiful hill district nestled in the lap of the Central Himalayas in the Kumaon region. Legend has it that the rishis brought the waters of the sacred Mansarovar River to form over Naini Lake.
ATTRACTIONS IN & AROUND
BHOWALI
Bhowali is 11 kms away from Nainital on the Haldwani-Almora Road. It is quite famous as a market known for its variety of fruits. It also houses the famous Sainik School of India. This place is said to be good for those patients who ail from problems of the lungs. There is also a Sanatorium here.
HANUMANGHAR
About 3 kms from Nainital is the famous temple of Lord Hanumanji. It is a religious centre and is well known for its sunset view. This temple was constructed by Baba Neem Karauli and has a 12 feet statue of Lord Hanuman.
NAINI LAKE
One of the main attractions of Nainital is the Naini Lake also called Tririshi Lake. The lake is shaped like an eye and is surrounded by hills on all side. It is said to be one of the emerald green eyes of Siva's wife which fell at this site and hence the name Naini Tal.
NAINI PEAK
(2610 mtrs) - Naina Peak, also called, as China Peak is the tallest of all in Nainital, at a height of 2611 metres commanding the finest views of the Himalayas and an intriguing bird’s-eye. On a clear day, a wide range of the snow-clad Himalayas is visible.
SNOW VIEW
Snow view as the name suggests offers an indescribably beautiful and breath-taking picture of the glittering snows of Himalayas. It is the most easily accessible hilltop and is 2.5 kms away from Nainital.
STATE OBSERVATORY
Near the Hanuman temple stands the Uttaranchal Government observatory and the Satellite Tracking Center devoted to astronomical studies and optical tracking or artificial earth satellites. Public is shown round some of the instruments during working days at afternoons.
