The Naini Lake
The name of the lake is derived from the Naina tample which is situated on the bank of this beautiful lake .It is said that the is made by the three great sages; Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha .The Naini Lake is also mentioned in the Skanda Purana as the Tririshi Sarovar.The lake is a famous for it's cool and green water.Although the lake is no longer as clean as it use to be but still it attaracts lakhs of tourist in every season.
Kilbury
Kilbury is a perfect place and picnic spot for solitude and relexation with a Forest House,It is 10 km from Nanital .The trail continue along the China peak range to binayak and Kunjkharak through the thick forest of oak and deodar
Land?s End
land's end is about 5 Kms from th heart of Nainital,at an altitude of 2118 mts abive the sea level. high, land's end offers a charming view of the lake Khurpa Tal and the surrounding hill This pplace is accessible either by the horse or on foot.
Ayarpatta Hill
Surrounded by the dense forest oak, fir, deodar, pine and rhododendron "Ayarpatta" is a one of the most loving place in nainiatl .This place is still in a very natural look and gives a seren look.Some of the roads to Ayarpatta are narrow and still paved with stones.Gurney House,which was the home of the great Jim Corbett, the legendry,couragious and famous hunter, conservationist and writer is still there to remind us the lagendry man; Jim Corbett.Now the house is turned in to a museum of Corbett memorabilia.things which belong to thois legendry man are displayed for his fans and tourists.
Dorothy's seat which is also called as tiffin top by the locla residents is dedicated to an english woman Dorothy.
Land?s End
land's end is about 5 Kms from th heart of Nainital,at an altitude of 2118 mts abive the sea level. high, land's end offers a charming view of the lake Khurpa Tal and the surrounding hill This pplace is accessible either by the horse or on foot.
Snow View
Snow View is a scenic spot which offers a magneficient and picturesque view of 250 Kms. of the great legendry Himalayan mountain ranges.
Snow View is a popular vantage point in Nainital,it is accessible by a ropeway or by horse or on foot.
The Grand Raj Bhawan Of Nainital Naina Peak
Naina peak is the heighest peak in Nainital with an altitude of approxmaitly 2610 mts from the sea level.This place is favourete among the trekkers and mountaineers for it's treks which is 5.5 Kms. from Nainital.
The panaromic view of the magestic Himalayan mountain range is seen so beautiful from here that those who don't know trekking come to this place on hourse
State Observatory
State Observatory is situated at an altitude of 1950 mts.above the sea level.It is 4.4 Kms. away from Nainital.
The state Observatory is open for general public in the seasion time but prior permission to visit this place is must.
Naina Devi tample
This tample is situated on the bank of the famous lake and is is dedicated to Goddess Naina Devi.It is saod that Sati's left eye droped here during the Lord Shiva's strode of earth at the death of Sati.Since than it is called Naina(means Eye )Devi tample.
The name Nainital is also derived from this tample.
Corbett Waterfall
The Corbett waterfall is situated inside the famous Corbett National Park at a distance of 36 Kms. from Nainital, on the Kaladhungi-Ramnagar motorable road .This natural water fall is surrounded by forest and provides a natural looks .This place is also famous as a picnic or camping sites among the school and college students.The entry fee for this fall is very nominal but the view is splendid.