Lake View Cottage

Nainital, Uttarakhand, India | Naukuchiatal

Nainital Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural resources . Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of ' Lake District ' of India . The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills . Nainital has a varied topography . Some of the important places in the district are Nainital , Haldwani , Kaladhungi , Ramnagar , Bhowali , Ramgarh , Mukteshwar , Bhimtal , Sattal and Naukuchiatal . Nainital’s unending expense of scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature. Bhimtal Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple on the bansk of Bhimtal Lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment period of Pandavas. Bhimtal is older than nearby Nainital, as the city of Nainital is just 150–160 years old. But Bhimtal has been a stoppage for the travellers of the region from hills to plains or vice versa for a long time. Bhimtal has a island in the center approached only by a boat and at present it has an aquarium there. A variety of fish from countries like South Africa, Mexico and China have been kept in the aquarium that are captivating tourists attention.A gaggle of ducks have made the lake pleasant cottage their home and give company to the lake pleasant cottage visitors. Bhimtal is much less crowded than Nainital and the lake pleasant cottage, Bhimtal is much cleaner than it's better known counterpart Nainital Sat Tal Sat Tal is a cluster of mysteriously interconnected seven freshwater lakes situated 19kms away from Naukuchia Tal. Sat Tal is set at an altitude of 1370mts above sea level. The group of lakes is set amidst dense forests of oak and pine trees. These lakes are paradise for migratory birds as they stay for some time here during their migration. Sattal is one of the few unspoiled and unpolluted fresh water biomes in India. The names of the seven lakes of Sattal are Purna Tal, Ram Tal, Sita tal, Laxman Tal, Nal Damyanti Tal, Sukh Tal and Garud Tal. Sattal is often compared with Westmoreland of England by Britishers. Ranikhet Ranikhet is a hill station in Almora District of Uttarakhand state and is maintained by Ranikhet Cantonment Board. Ranikhet is also the home for Kumaon regiment and Naga regiment of Indian Army. Ranikhet offers invigorating views of the snow capped peaks of the prodigious Himalayan range. Ranikhet literally means “Queens Meadow or Queens’s field”. Ranikhet is situated 73kms from Naukuchia Tal set at an altitude of 1,869mts above sea level. Ramgarh Fruit Bowl of Kumaon’ as it houses verdant orchards of apples, apricots, peach and pears. Ramgarh is divided in two parts where Malla is located on elevation and Talla is located downhill. Ramgarh is situated at an elevation of 1,729mts above sea level in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. Ramgarh is away from the hustle bustle of the city offering pristine environment and gigantic view of the Himalayas. Jim Corbett The park has sub-Himalayan belt geographical and ecological characteristics. An Eco tourism destination, it contains 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of fauna. The increase in tourist activities, among other problems, continues to present a serious challenge to the park's ecological balance. Mukteshwar Situated at an altitude of 2286 mts. on Bhowali Devidhura road, Mukteshwar is a small hill station covered with a thick wooded forest and offers majestic views of the Himalayas. Near Mukteshwar is a stone hole of Chauli Ki Jali, dedicated to Lord Shiva. On a moonlit night, the place offers a spectacular view of the sparkling town of Almora and the majestic peaks of Adi Nampa of Nepal stretching up to the Chaukhamba Peaks of Garhwal. It is also famous for the hundred year old Indian Veterinary Research Institute Campus. This beautiful place is 2286 mts in altitude and 51 Kms. from Nainital. Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest it was developed by the Britishers as research and education institute (IVRI) in 1893. It is the celebrated scenic spot overlooking long ranges of Himalaya. An old temple of Lord Shiva exist on the top of a rock. Ghorakhal Ghorakhal is a place that is famous for the temple of Lord Golu that is located here. Lord Golu is worshipped by the local people. There is also a Sainik School situated here. One of the main tourist attractions of Kumaon ( Nainital ) Gorakhal Temple ( Temple of Famous GOLU DEVTA ) is located near Bhimtal. Situated in tranquil locality of huge Deodar and oak trees and adjacent to Sainik School this temple is just 4 Km from Bhowali and 15Kms from Nainital. The main attraction of this temple is large number of bells hanged by the devotees under reverence and in token of fulfillment of their wishes for many decades and still continues Kausani Set at an altitude of over 6075 ft (1890 MT) lies the beautiful town of Kausani - also called the Switzerland of India. Kausani is a destination for Himalayan tourists. It is located 120 Km from Nainital, 53 km North of Almora. This place offers a350 km view of the Himalayan peaks like Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. The view is so clear that one gets a feeling of the snow being within touching distance. There are very few places in the Himalayas which can compare with the beauty of Kausani - a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor. Khupratal At an altitude of 5500 ft (1635 MT) there lies just another beautiful spot at a distance of 12 km from Nainital popularly known as Khupratal. It is considered to be anglers paradise having clear water and a good harvest of fishes. The route to Khupratal is lined with tall trees. Many of them growing by the sheer drop by the road seem to be standing there by luck! On the Bajpur Road - Kaladgungi Road. Khupratal is a small hamlet frequented by the tourists for its pleasant climate and a beautiful lake with crystal clear water. If you are interested in angling or fishing, this is the right place to go on vacation. The place is ideal for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. If you love peace and solitariness, come and enjoy the beauty of Khupratal. The place is unexplored by the tourists and modern construction. Till the 19th century AD, Khupratal was famous for making iron implements but today it more recognized for vegetable farms. Kainchi Dham It is a placed at an altitude of (1400 MT) On the Nainital - Almora Road, 9 Km from Bhowali and 17 Kms from Nainital is a modern pilgrim centre. This place has achieved recognition owing to the ashram of the famous Shri Neem Karoli Baba Maharajji. Many hundreds of people visit the temples here every day, in season. Each year, during the June 15th Bhandara, reportedly, more than one lakh (100,000) people are fed. Kainchi is a term used for two sharp hairpin bends of the motor road in local dialect hence the name. It has NO relation with scissors. Founded by the famous Maharaj Neem Karoli Baba in 1962 and is very well maintained and kept neat and clean. Shri Kainchi Dham. Binsar Binsar is a scenic, sleepy and a cut-off travel destination, situated in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state, which will bring you much closer to the nature. Located at an elevation of 2,412 mts above sea level, Binsar is situated amidst Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. The main attraction of Binsar is the 300 kms of majestic and panoramic view of Himalayan peaks from Zero point. Binsar is an ideal destination for writers, nature lovers and adventure lovers. The views of major peaks like Chaukhamba, Panchachuli, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, and Kedarnath are distinctly visible from here.Binsar Hills known as Jhandi Dhar, rise to a height of 2412 mts and offer an excellent view of Almora town, Kumaon hills and the greater Himalayan valley. Almora Almora City is famous for its magnificent beauty, panoramic view of the Himalayas, rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts and delicious cuisine. Almora is perched at an elevation of 1,638mts above sea level and is spread across a 5-km ridge atop Kashaya Hill. Chitai (Golu Devta) and Nanda Devi temple are famous temples of Almora. Other important temples of Almora are Katarmal, Jageshwar and Kasar Devi built on a mountain peak near Kalimutt. Jageshwar Jageshwar is religious town having more than 124 temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated at an elevation of 1,870 mts above sea level at a distance of 37kms from Almora. Jageshwar is an important tourist destination of Kumaon and receives thousands of visitors every year. It is situated amidst dense deodar forest with a stream flowing at its backyard.