Nainital - A Journey to the City of Lakes

The heading itself is illustrative of what tourists should expect while on a trip to Nainital.

However, before we proceed further on Nainital tourism, let us first give you a brief fact file on the city

Location - Uttaranchal in North India
Altitude - 1938 m above Sea Level
Nearest Airport - Pantnagar
Nearest Railway Station - Kathogodam Railway station
Distance From Road - 322 kilometres from Delhi

Now that you have a bit of idea about the destination as such, now let's guide you to the attractions that make Nainital a wonderful tourism destination.

Naini Lake, the center of attraction in Nainital is where the entire action revolves. The lake, with hill around, oozes a heavenly beauty. With each rising sun and moon, the glittering beauty of the lake fills onlookers with renewed happiness. Apart from it, the lake is also a venue to enjoy a number of other activities like yachting, boating or paddling and not to forget shopping in the shops, malls, stores and other luxury shops that  line up on the either side of the lake.

Other than Naini Lake, the Flatts is the place that attracts maximum number of visitors. The ground here is the venue for various sporting and cultural events organised in the city. Apart from it, there is a bandstand, mosque, a gurudwara and a temple of Naina Devi which makes a visit worthwhile. The street food of the Flatts is also the quiet popular.

And since we have said that Nainital is the city of Lakes, it is worth mentioning the names of other lakes of and around Nainital - Bhimatal, Sat Tal, Khurpatal and Nakuchiyatal

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Valley of Flowers

Located in the small town of Chamoli, Garhwal in the beautiful state of Uttaranchal, is one of the most alluring destinations of India. Known as the 'Valley of Flowers' this place is truly a nature's paradise blessed with immense grace and serenity.

Situated at an altitude of 3,600 meters near the Nanda Devi national park, Valley of Flowers is a perfect holiday destination. Every year with the beginning of summers this place blooms with several enchanting colors. There are about 520 species of higher plants that are found here out of which 498 are flowering plants.

While in the valley of flowers you can see flowers like orchids, poppies, primulas, daisies, denthus, turmopsis, dadiculatar, pontitala, geranium, cipro nepolysis, holly, pansy, zinnia, petunia, fox and many more. You can also see animals like tahr, snow leopard, musk deer, red fox, common langur, yellow throated Marten, blue sheep, black and brown bears, pika, himalayan snowcock and a wide variety of butterflies.

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Uttaranchal Tourism

The scenic landscapes and the breathtaking beauty of Uttaranchal makes this beautiful state a perfect destination for the travelers to spend some memorable holidays. This north India state is bestowed with immense natural grace and magical charm. Here travelers can spend their holidays in the nature's lap and the peaceful environment.

Hill Station Tour:The state of Uttaranchal is blessed with God gifted divine beauty that attracts travelers from every part of the world. The hill stations of this amazing state offers a stunning view of elegance and serenity to the tourists visiting Uttaranchal. They are perfect getaway to escape from the hustle and bustle of the crowded cities. The cool weather and the lush green valleys casts their magic on every traveler and inspire them to come here again and again. Almora, Chamba, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Nainital, Tehri and Ranikhet are the most popular hill stations of this state.

Pilgrimage Tour:This state is also known as the Devbhoomi because of the several temples that are located here. Devotees here can enchant their mind and soul by visiting the several temples and pilgrimage centers that are situated in this state. The atmosphere of these temples helps in purifying the soul and takes you on a spiritual tour of Uttaranchal. Devotees from every corner of the world visit this state for the Char Dhams that are located in this state. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are considered the Char Dhams and are believed to be very sacred. Beside that Haridwar, Rudranath, Naina Devi, Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi and Neelkanth Mahadev are the most visited temples of this state.

Adventure Tour:While visiting the state of Uttranachal try your hand in some of the popular adventure sports that are available here. It is an ideal destination for adventure lovers where they can indulge themselves in different thrilling activities. The Himalayan terrains, thick forests and the charging rivers offers a splendid opportunity to the adventure freaks. The spine chilling experience of the sports like trekking, white water rafting, skiing, para gliding, rock climbing and canoeing often allure travelers from different parts of the world.

Wildlife Tour: The astonishing wild world of Uttaranchal has lot more to offer to the wildlife enthusiasts. The different wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of this state presents a incredible view of the rich wildlife and natural beauty. Here the tourists can watch several animals quite closely in their natural habitat. Corbett national park, Nanda Devi national park, Rajaji national park, Askot sanctuary and Govind wildlife sanctuary are the most visited wildlife reserves of this state.

Cultural Tour:The vibrant culture of Uttaranchal is reflected in the various festivals and fairs that are celebrated here every year and are a major tourist attractions. They are the best way to make yourself acquaint with the traditional heritage of this land. Nanda Devi fair, Uttarayani fair, Makar Sankranti, Olgia, Basant Panchami and Ganga Dussehra are the most celebrated fairs and festivals of this state. They offer an excellent opportunity to the travelers to known about the warm hospitality of the people of this state.

Glaciers Tour:The unbelievable cliffs and peaks of the snow covered Himalayas creates an ever lasting impression on the trekkers who come here from all around the world. The mesmerizing glaciers of Uttaranchal inspires travelers and trekking enthusiasts to come here every year. They are the best creation of the nature and spell their magic on everyone. These glaciers are also considered holy by some people. Gangotri, Doonagiri Bamak, Dokriani, Bunder Punch, Kafni, Namik, Pindari, Ralam and Sunderdhunga are the most famous and most visited glaciers of this state.

Visit Uttaranchal and spend the most exciting and fun filled holidays of your life in this amazing state.

North India Tourism

North India is the hottest tourist destination in India. Northern part of India is popular for its rich historical heritage and traditional past. The scenic beauty of the landscapes and the mighty Himalayas and Ganges makes North India a perfect place for some thrilling and memorable holidays. It is a paradise for adventure lovers. Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, Kashmir,Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are some of the most visited destinations of North India.


Heritage Tour: No tour of North India is complete without a visit to the heritage sites of this country. Theses structures are a reflection of rich Indian civilization. Red Fort, India Gate and Humayun's Tomb make the tour of Delhi complete. While in Rajasthan visit the magnificent palaces, forts and havelis in Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The picturesque location and the calm atmosphere simply enchants the mind and soul.


Golden Triangle Tour: The Golden triangle comprises Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. A visit to this golden triangle completes the tour of North India. The main attractions of this triangle are the India Gate, Akshar Dham, Red Fort and Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort in Agra.Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort and City Palace in Jaipur.


Wildlife Tour: A heaven for wild life enthusiasts, North India offers a lot of options to travelers to make their holidays really wild. Here one can experience the untouched beauty of the nature and the wild world of various species of animals. One can watch lions and tigers in Jim Corbett and Ranthambore Sanctuaries. Bharatpur is an ideal place to watch and observe different local and migratory birds. Beside these tourists can also visit Kanha, Dudhwa national parks and Sariska sanctuary.


Himalayan Tour: Enter the world of snow and enjoy an exhilarating experience. It is the best destination for the winter sports lovers. Auli, Rohtang Pass, Gulmarg and Leh are very good places for trying your hands in ice-skating, skiing and mountain climbing. Ladakh, Dharmshala and Kangra valley are famous for the temples and monasteries. Devotees throng these cities to visit the holy abodes of the Gods and to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature.


Pilgrimage Tour: North India is truly a holy abode that comprises of more than 100 temples, churches and mosques. Each one of them has magnificent architecture and is associated with some myth or legend. In Delhi Isckon temple, Birla mandir, Jama Masjid, Akshar Dham temple and Bahai temple are some of the fine examples of the amazing architecture. A visit of the Golden Temple of Punjab offers a spiritual satisfaction of the mind and soul. The snow covered Himalayas also known as the Dev Bhumi attracts devotees from every part of the world. Pushkar and Ajmer Dargha are also very important pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Muslims. The monasteries of Leh and Himachal Pradesh is visited by several followers of Buddhism.


Adventure Tour: Feel the adrenalin rush with different adventure sports in the North India. Trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, para-gliding and hand-gliding makes Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal the hottest hub for adventurers. Also try camel and yak safari in Leh-Ladakh which has a charm of its own. 


Luxury Tour: Experience the beauty of North India by taking a luxury train tour of Rajasthan. Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels makes you feel like a Rajput royal. These trains covers all the important destinations. Also a stay in the  exclusive 5-star hotels makes your journey of North India a memorable affair.


Ayurveda Tour: After so much of traveling relax yourself in the spas and medication centers in Himachal Pradesh. Besides them all the 5-star hotels in the North Indian cities also provide the rejuvenation therapies to relax the body and mind.


North India is perfect destination to spend the best holidays of your life. The irresistible beauty casts its magic on every traveler.