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Friday 23 August 2019

Nainital, Uttarakhand

naini Nainital is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nainital is an ideal lake resort which rises to a height of nearly 1,938 metres or 6,358 feet above the sea level. It is placed in the midst of a valley, which contains a 'pear-shaped lake', with a perimeter of nearly 2 miles.

History of Nainital

naini2Popular myths is commonly related to Nainital's origin. In Indian mythology, Nainital is regarded as one of the 64 Shakti Peethas. Moreover in the Manas Khand of the Skanda Purana, Nainital Lake is known as Tri-Rishi-Sarovar, which provides hint of the story of 3 sages (or rishis).

Tourism in Nainital

naini3 popular hill station Nainital receives visitors almost throughout the year. Most important places to visit are the Naini Lake and Tririshi Lake. The Cheena Peak or the Naina Peak is the other captivating place. The snow-clapped mountain ranges of Himalayas and the Nainital Valley are also popular with the tourists. Besides, there is Hanumangarh temple for devotees to explore. One can offer prayer and also enjoy the sunset from the temple premises.

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