Nainital Travel Guide - City Guide Nainital

Nainital is the popular summer retreat of India.It attracts a large number of tourists during the summer season.It is a lake resort situated at a height of 1,938 metres.There are many legends associted with the place.According to one , Nainital has derived its name from the Goddess Naina while the other legend says that when the Goddess Sati lost her eyes, she was being carried by Lord Shiva and a lake was formed. 'Naina' means eyes and Tal' means lake. It is a small town in Uttaranchal surrounded with seven hills. The majestic mountains and the sparkling waters of the lake adds gems to the beauty of the town.

There is a boat club in Nainital that adds to the natural pleasures of the lake.A number of national level yachting competitions are organised at the Nainital lake.The scenic beauty of Nainital offers a wonderful sight. Nainital city is dotted with lakes all around it this has earned this place the title of 'Lake District' of India. Nainital was considered first found in 1841 by P. Barron of Shahjahanpur. He was so touched by the natural beauty of Nainital that he immediately build himself the "Pilgrim Cottage". Nainital has an advantage of being situated in close proximity of several other lesser known hill stations that are connected to Nainital through roads.