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Catch up on Adventure and Sightseeing at Nainital!
Posted: Sep 15, 2015
Nainital is a much visited hill station in India peaked with some majestic mountains.
Situated at a height of 6360 feet above sea level, the town is dressed with numerous lakes that can give you a soothing and a therapeutic relief. You can feel the serene calm air in the morning and view the alluring mountains of the region, while breathe in the same unpolluted air during the night.
Nainital got its name from a temple situated to the north of the Naini Lake called the Naini Devi temple. Goddess Naini Devi who is also the temple deity is believed to be a manifestation of goddess Durga. Also since "Naini" means eyes, some people believe that is was here that Sati’s eye fell and that is from where the name Nainital came.
Nainital has many places marked with historical significance and apt for modern day adventure. Some beautiful tourist spots include:
- The Naini Peak, which is also known as the China Peak. It is the highest peak of Nainital at a height of 2611 meters.
- Snow View is a viewpoint at the top of the Sher-ka-danda ridge. At a height of 2270 meters, it offers a breathtaking view of the town.
- Tiffin Top is also a famous sight. At a height of 2290 meters, the spot is also known as Dorothy Seat.
- Another famous spot is Lands End which is a splendidly adventurous place. At a height of 2114 meters, it provides majestic and breathtaking views of the Kupra Tal and the plains.
- The Hanumangarhi temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is one of the prime spots of visit in Nainital.
- The Chidiyaghar or the Nainital Zoo that house some rare species including the snow leopard, steppe eagle and the Himalayan black bear.
- The lakes of Nainital: Sattal, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and the Naini Lake
- The Naini Devi temple which is also known for being the origin of Nainital.
A Nainital trip can be completed in a little less than 2 days. A number of packages are available for experiencing the splendour of this place. Some wonderful holiday packages for Nainital are mostly of a span of 3- 4 days. Southern Travels’ Nainital tour is a 4 day 3 night package covering most the famous tourist spots of this hill station.
Among the list of north India tour packages offered by Southern Travels, the Nainital tour package is a hit with travellers. The packages cover the hill station in mostly 4 days and include a tour to the Snow View, Hanumangarhi temple, Chidiyaghar, a lake tour and a visit to the Naini Devi temple.
Other North India tours conducted by Southern Travels include various packages like Corbett - Nainital tour, Delhi - Shimla- Manali - Amritsar tour, Delhi – Shimla - Delhi tour, Varanasi - Allahabad tour, Delhi – Nainital - Kasauni tour, Incredible Kashmir tour, Mussoorie - Haridwar tour and various other combination packages.
Nainital is also a great place for shopping. It is a wonderful destination to shop for woollen clothes, natural wooden structures, artistic and alluring candles and herbal items.
Adventure lovers also have avid possibilities to explore in the form of paddle boating, trekking, yachting and sail boating.
Hence it is a must to visit this much visited hill station placed just at the foothills of Kumaon, of the outer Himalayas. Breathing in some fresh air, exploring some un walked destinations and seeing the beauty of the amazing sights that are part of this place are the pluses of making this visit. So go book your tour and catch up on that holiday you were longing for.
So book your tour today & experience it all with India’s largest travel agency, Southern Travels. Contact us at info@southerntravels.in and reach out through our phone numbers given on the website. So the best we can say is a happy honeymoon to you!