4. Nainital
Nainital is located at 29.38°N
79.45°E. The slopes of the
nearby mountains are most
populated, with an elevation
ranging from 1940 mts to
2100 meters. The highest
point nearby is Naina Peak or
China Peak, with an
elevation of 2619 mts.

5. As of the 2001 Indian census, Nainital
had a population of 38,559. Males
constitute 54% of the population and
females 46%. Nainital has an average
literacy rate of 91%, higher than the
national average of 59.5%: male
literacy is 98%, and female literacy is
86%. In Nainital, 1% of the population
is under 6 years of age.

6. Nainital Getting There - How To
Reach
• By air: Pant Nagar Airport is
situated in Uttarakhand state
and is one of the two airports
of Uttarakhand. Pant Nagar is
the nearest airport to
Kathgodam.
• By Rail: Kathgodam is the
nearest railway station to
Nainital, situated at a distance
of 41kms. Kathgodam is well
connected by Railway
networks with major
destinations of India like
Lucknow, Delhi and Kolkata..

7. Why is Nainital Famous Hill Station
in India?
Nainital is famous for the Naini Lake
where it is believed that Lord Shiva
performed his tandava with Parvati’s
body. The Naini peak or the China peak is
the highest in Nainital with a height of
2611mts. Some of the other places of tourist
interest are the Mall, now known as the
Govind Ballabh Pant Marg. You can find
restaurants, offices and hotels all located in
the Mall.

8. Nainital Lake-
it is situated in the heart of the
city and it is owing to this lake
that Nainital earned its name.
The eye-shaped lake is a tourist
hotspot and acts as a magnet for
all those visiting the hill resort.

9. A scientific study indicates that the open drains
feeding the lake introduce toxic substances from
the catchment of the lake, particularly heavy metals
which get adsorbed onto the suspended sediments,
which in turn settle down in the bottom of the lake.
A study of the risk assessment code has revealed
that 4–13% of manganese, 4–8% of copper, 17–24%
of nickel, 3–5% of chromium, 13–26% of lead, 14–
23% of cadmium and 2–3% of zinc exist in
exchangeable fraction.

10. Naina Peak
It is one of the famous
tourist places in Nainital.
This peak is also popularly
known as China or Cheena
Peak. It is the highest peak
in Nainital with a height of
2,615 meters. The top of
the peak offers inspiring
views of the snow-capped
Himalayan Mountains as
well as of Nainital town.

11. Naina Devi Temple:
The deity of the temple is
Maa Naina Devi
represented by two eyes.
The temple was destroyed
by the drastic landslide of
1880, and was later rebuilt
because the temple was of
great importance amongst
locals. Naina Devi Temple
is located on the northern
shore of Naini Lake.

12. Aerial Ropeway
• The Aerial Ropeway commences
at Mallital and is connected with
Snow view point situated at a
breathtaking elevation of
2275mts above sea level. The
capacity of the trolley cabin is 11
persons or 800kgs of weight. The
trolley is opened for seven days a
week. The ticket for adult is Rs.
100 and Rs. 60 for child.

13. Mall road nexuses Mallital
with Tallital and thus is
busiest road of the town.
During peak season (May
and June) vehicles are not
allowed to enter mall road
so that the trade keeps on
strolling as this point is
famous amongst tourists.
Mall road is now named as
Govind Ballabh Pant Marg.

14. Eco Cave Garden
Eco Cave Garden is located
one kilometer above Mallital
near Kumaon University
Campus. This spot is a latest
tourism spot of Nainital.
Cave Garden offers caves of
different kinds of animals
which you can explore by
going in it. There are no real
animals there for sure.

15. Corbett Water Falls
Corbett fall is situated 25
kilometres from ramnagar.
Thick teak wood jungles and a
narrow road 1.7 kilometers
inside is an out of the world
experience. The best thing all
along has been the chirpings
of birds in the background and
sound of flowing water.

16. Snow view point offers the invigorating
view of snow clad peaks of the majestic
Himalayan range like Nanda Devi, Trishul
and Nanda Kot. Snow view is the most
easily accessible cliff amongst other
nearby mountains surrounding Nainital.
The peak is connected by motorable
roads and aerial ropeway or cable car.
SNOW POINT

17. Sattal
Meaning group of seven
lakes all nested together,
about 23 kms from nainital
at an altitude of 1370
metres still untouched by
modernization. Seven lakes
of sattal are panna tal or
garud tal, nal-damyanti tal,
purna tal, sita tal, ram tal,
laxman tal.

18. Bhimtal
Bhimtal is one of the largest lake around Nainital
named after Bhima of Mahabharata. It has an
island in the centre approached only by a boat and
at present it has an aquarium also. A family of
ducks has made the lake their home and give
company to the lake visitor. It is much less
crowded than Nainital and the lake.

19.  Khurpatal is one of the many
lakes in Nainital region. It lies in
the depression formed by
movements in the earth’s crust.
Steep slopes surround this water
body. Ecological degradation
begun in this lake due to
excessive inflow of sediments and
sewage from surrounding areas .

20. Sariyatal is about 5 kms
away from Nainital on
the way to Kaladhungi, a
beautiful tourist spot in
Nainital. It is a very good
place to pass some time
enjoying the beauty of
nature.

21. Tiffin Top
Tiffin Top is situated 4km from Nainital set at an
altitude of 2,292mts above sea level on Ayarpatta
hill commanding splendor views of the
neighboring country side and the majestic
Himalayan range. Tiffin Top & Lands end can be
covered at a stretch as both spots are located side
by side.

22. Almora-At a height of 5,417 feet is located
on a ridge at the southern edge of the
Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range.
Ranikhet-This beautiful hill resort is about
63 km from Nainital. Its beauty lies in its
simplicity. Beautiful pine trees create a
nostalgic feeling. The orchards, the temples,
the joy grounds will back on you again.

24.  Vikram vintage inn
 Sharvani hill top
 Riya village resort jeolikot
 Maya regency
 Hill view hotel