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The dramatic, peanut-shaped crater lake of Nainital (tal means lake), set in a mountain hollow at an altitude of 1938m, 277km north of Delhi, gives its name to the largest town in Kumaon. Discovered for Europeans in 1841 by Mr Barron, a wealthy sugar merchant, Nainital swiftly became popular escape from the summer heat of the lowlands, and continues to be one of India's main hill stations. Surrounded by seven hills, the sparkling waters of a natural lake make it a gem among hill resorts. Throughout the year, and especially between March and July, hordes of tourists and honeymooners pack the Mall, the promenade that links Mallital (head of the lake), the older colonial part of Nainital at the north end, with Tallital (foot of the lake). |
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History |
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Nainital was discovered in 1841 by a Britisher called Lord Barron. At 1938m in the Kumaon Hills, this attractive hill station was once the summer capital of Uttar Pradesh. It was discovered by a Mr Barron and he had his yacht carried up here in 1840. Disaster struck on 16th September 1880 when a major landslip occurred, burying 151 people in the Assembly Hall Area and creating the recreation ground now known as flats. Being a major tourist place Nainital is always bustling with visitors and it is always better if accommodation and other facilites are prearranged. |
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How to Reach Nainital |
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Air : The nearest
airport is at Pantnagar (71 kms). Rail : The nearest railhead is Kathgodam, (35 kms) that has regular trains to Agra, Lucknow and Bareilly. |
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The best time to visit Nainital is between April to June and then again from September to October because the temperature is not too cool during this period. |
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