Nainital: The Lake City
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Hope you're doing good.
So, If you're packing your bags for Nainital. Then this blog is for you.
Well, Nainital is known as lake city or you can say the city of lakes. Particularly in the city Nainital there is one lake but as a district, Nainital has various lakes on the mountains.
We'll know about approx everything about Nainital especially if you're going to visit the Same city.
So we'll go one by one.
After that peoples used to come here and stayed. Since Nainital became more and more popular across the area. In the latter half of the 19th century, a number of "European" schools for boys and girls were founded in Nainital.
It is also believed that the Naini Lake is one of the 64 Shakti Peeths or religious sites where parts of the charred body of Sati (Parvati) fell on earth while being carried by Lord Shiva. The spot where Sati's eyes (or Nain) fell, came to be called Nain-tal or lake of the eye. The goddess Shakti is worshipped at the Naina Devi Temple, known by locals as Naini Mata Temple on the north shore of the present day lake.
Source:Wikipedia
4. Naina Devi Temple/ Gurudwara/Nainital Mosque: All religious places are near the Tibetan market and it's like a combo of all gods at one place. you can all three at a very close distance. Here you can see a real India. As they say "Is Unity in Diversity".
Hope you're doing good.
So, If you're packing your bags for Nainital. Then this blog is for you.
Well, Nainital is known as lake city or you can say the city of lakes. Particularly in the city Nainital there is one lake but as a district, Nainital has various lakes on the mountains.
We'll know about approx everything about Nainital especially if you're going to visit the Same city.
So we'll go one by one.
1.History Of Nainital:
Well, Nainital is a small and beautiful place in the hills 1,940–2,100 m (6,360–6,890 ft) in the Uttarakhand state of India. The highest point in Nainital is Naina Peak or China Peak, with an elevation of 2,619 m (8,593 ft). It was discovered or created when the first European house (Pilgrim Lodge) by P. Barron was constructed. Nainital was part of British India after the Anglo-Nepalese war in 1814-16. In his memoir, he wrote: "It is by far the best site I have witnessed in the course of a 1,500 miles (2,400 km) trek in the Himalayas."
In Sept 1880 a landslide happened at the north end of the town burying 151 people due to heavy rain. The first landslide was recorded in 1866 due to the same reason.
After that peoples used to come here and stayed. Since Nainital became more and more popular across the area. In the latter half of the 19th century, a number of "European" schools for boys and girls were founded in Nainital.
It is also believed that the Naini Lake is one of the 64 Shakti Peeths or religious sites where parts of the charred body of Sati (Parvati) fell on earth while being carried by Lord Shiva. The spot where Sati's eyes (or Nain) fell, came to be called Nain-tal or lake of the eye. The goddess Shakti is worshipped at the Naina Devi Temple, known by locals as Naini Mata Temple on the north shore of the present day lake.
Source:Wikipedia
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| Naina Devi Temple |
2. While packing your bag to Nainital:
The common things which you have to pack every place, are:
- Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Mouthwash.
- Hair Brush/Comb, Hair ties.
- Deodorant/Perfume.
- Wallet.
- Tickets.
- Hotel Booking confirmation mail.
- Senetiser.
- Camera/Mobile, Mobile Charger, Power Bank, Additional Data cable, Earphone.
- Wristwatch.
- West Belt.
- Facewash.
- Hanky.
- An additional pair of Socks.
- Important Medicines.
- An emergency contact info card.
As Nainital is the cold place so it depends on which time you are going.
- If you are going in summer: (Less Recommended): If you are going in May, June/ summer times, be ready for the crowd. You'll be not alone at this place. So as per my opinion, In summer times, I don't recommend cause of high crowd, Very costly in this season (Peak season) and no hotel/ fewer hotels are available in your budget (for a medium class person).
If you're going anyway.
- The right clothes. (please check the temp online and bring some warm clothes accordingly as it's a cold place).
- A Good pair of Sunglasses.
- sunscreen lotion
- Trousers/Skirts
- Antiacids/ Digestive pills (For hot and spicy food)
- Energy Tablets (Maybe need while travelling)
- A great pair of trekking shoes.
Note
- Please don't drive any vehicle if you are not expert in driving/riding. It's a hill area with the huge crowd in the summertime. so I request not increase more crowd. Use public transport instead.
- Don't drink and drive. If you are doing that you're risking another person life too with your own. Police are highly active in this reason too.
- Please don't throw garbage here and there. It's a beautiful place. Don't ruin it.
In Winters:
The temp will be around 1-degree Celsius so bring clothes with your comfort.
- A good pair of sunglasses
- Antiacids/ Digestive pills (For hot and spicy food)
- Energy Tablets (Maybe need while travelling)
- A great pair of trekking shoes.
Note
- Please don't drive any vehicle as it'll be snow most of the places. Use public transport instead.
- Don't drink and drive. If you are doing that you're risking another person life too with your own.
- The most suitable time is sept- nov and Feb-April. At this time, it's not crowdy at all and you can find any hotel at the cheaper price and can enjoy this very beautiful place.
3.To-Do In Nainital:
1. Very First thing/ Lake tour: It's very common and first thing when you go to the Nainital.
In particularly Nainital, there is one lake but in this reason, there are several lakes. We'll go other lakes on another Blog.
A fast-forward video of Nainital Lake
2. Visit the Nainital Zoo: It's not the best zoo you'll see ever but yes the view of Nainital is just superb from here. and that's why you are in Nainital too. If you have to see animals then you should go to Corbett National Park.
Imagesource:PushkarsinghBojh
3. Tibetan Market: It's the local market. From here you can do shopping. It's very famous for ladies shopping and bargaining is the key here. It's beside the Nainital Stadium.
Image source: Tourmyindia.com
4. Naina Devi Temple/ Gurudwara/Nainital Mosque: All religious places are near the Tibetan market and it's like a combo of all gods at one place. you can all three at a very close distance. Here you can see a real India. As they say "Is Unity in Diversity".
5. Governor’s House/Raj Bhawan: Witness the Buckingham Palace in India:
Visit Timings at Raj Bhawan Nainital
March to April 8 am to 5 pm
May to August 8 am to 6 pm
September to October 8 am to 5 pm
November to December8 am to 4 pm
Note: Raj Bhawan remains closed on Sunday and on all National holidays.
Entry Ticket For Raj Bhawan
Raj Bhawan: Rs. 50/-
Raj Bhawan Golf Course: Rs 450/-
6. Cave Garden: Here you can find lots of caves where you can tour. Please mind that these caves are narrow and sometimes you have to crawl too. Although If you're with your friends you'll enjoy a lot. In cave garden, you can ride the mechanical bull too.
Made for the personal purpose.😉
7. Trek to China Peak: It's also known as Naina Peak or China Peak. It's the highest peak of Nainital and yes it takes lots of time and energy. So if you can then I recommend it. On the top, it's the best feeling. From here you can see whole Nainital and nearby hills as well. You'll need a whole day for it. So keep in mind that too.
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| On the Top of China/Naina Peak |
8. Watch Sun Set at Hanuman Garhi: It's the best feeling when you'll be at this place with your close ones. Just look at it.
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| A random shot |
9. Sit by the Lakeside: Nainital is a cosy place where you'll forget all your thing. Sitting beside the lake is another superb experience at evening time.
A common evening in Nainital
Imagesource:Nainitaltourism
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| A common evening in Nainital |
10. Visit Sariyatal Water Falls: I personally highly recommend it. It's a very unique and wonderful experience every time for me. It's a little bit far (~10 Km) from Nainital. You can find the public transport from Kaladungi stop if you wanna come here. but mind that while coming back maybe you'll not find any transport as it's lesser transport available in this area. I and my friends came the whole 10km by foot cause of the same reason but It was the remarkable experience for us. Don't worry about safety. You'll not find any danger/harmful person in here although I recommend going with a couple of friends.
Note: Bathing isn't allowed here.😜😜
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| Note: Bathing isn't allowed here.😜😜 |
4.Preferred list:
- There are some other locations where you can hang around like Tiffin top, Suicide point, Lovers point.
- I recommend plz use public transport cause the drivers are very skilled and it'll help to make a lesser motor crowd in this area.
- The Nearest railway station is Haldwani. You can come to any part of India to Haldwani railway station. Then you have to come roadways bus stand Haldwani. From here you can find any public bus which goes to Nainital every half an hour.
- The nearest airport is Pantnagar.
- Please do an online hotel booking before starting your trip cause may be there'll rush and you can't find any.
I lived in the same place in my childhood. It's very close to my heart. Every time I go now, It's like peace and happiness in one place. Believe you have to come at this place at once in your lifetime, you'll come here, again and again, I can guarantee that.
Bhai mst.....
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