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NAINITAL
| FACTS & FIGURES |
| Area |
11 sq. km (City area) |
| Altitude |
1938 ( metres) |
| Climate |
Summer :- Max 26.7ºC, Min 10.6ºC
Winter :- Max 15.6ºC, Min 2.8ºC |
| Rainfall |
279 cm |
| Clothing |
Summer :- Light woollens
Winter :- Heavy woollens |
INTRODUCTION
Nainital is lake resort set at a height of 1938 metres in a beautiful
world valley. Surrounded by seven hills, the sparkling waters of
a natural lake make it a gem among hill resorts.Legend has it that
the lake was formed when the Goddess Sati lost her eyes at this
spot. She was being carried by Lord Shiva at time and a lake was
formed as a result. 'Naina' (Eyes) 'Tal' (Lake) was thus given its
name.
PLACES TO VISIT
Naini Lake
 This
attribute lake is said to be one of the emerald green eyes of Shiva's
wife, Sati (naina is Sanskrit for eye). When Sati's father failed
to invite Shiva to a family sacrifice, she burnt herself to death
in protest. Shiva gathered the charred remains in his arms and proceeded
to engage in a cosmic dance, which threatened to destroy the world.
To terminate the dance, Vishnu chopped up the body into pieces,
and the remains were scattered across India. The modern Naina Devi
Temple at the northern end of the lake is built over the precise
spot where the eye is believed to have fallen.
Snow View
At the top, a close up view of Naina Devi (7816m) which was, as
the old brass plate here tells you, 'the highest mountain in the
British empire'. Naina Devi was India's highest peak until Sikkim
(and thus Kanchenjunga) was absorbed into the country. There's a
small marble temple dedicated to Dev Mundi housing images of Durga,
Shiva, Sita, Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman.
Hanuman Garhi
This place is of religious importance. Situated at a height of 1951
meters this place was established by Baba Neem Kiroli. A very beautiful
Hanuman mandir is at the top. From Hanuman Garhi watching the Sunset
is very soothing. You can walk down from Nainital to Hanuman Garhi.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Pantnagar, 71 km is the nearest airport.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Kathgodam 36 km. away.
Road: Nainital is connected by good motorable roads to many
places.
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