Nainital is known as the Lake District of India which is located
in the Himalayan region amongst the Kumaon hills become a paradise for nature
lovers. Nainital is a magnificent holiday place with a rich treasure of lakes
and hills. Nainital is like a destination for both the young and the old.
The city of Nainital is in the Northern state of India, is called
Uttrakhand, there is a beautiful international tourist place for tourist from across
the world called as Nainital. It is derived it's name by most popular Naini
lake and Naina Devi temple. The total area of Nainital is approximately of
11.73 sq km with maximum temperature having 28 Deg. C and minimum temperature
7.6 Deg. C.
Nainital is referred to as the lake of three monks or Tri Rishi
Sarovar as mentioned in the Manas Khand chapter of the Skanda Purana. As the
history says that three monks are Atri, Pulaha and Pulastya stopped over at
Nainital on their pilgrimage, to suffocate their thirst. Finding no water, they
were dug a hole and transferred some water in that hole to from the religious
lake of Tibet, it is Mansarovar lake. This is the reason famous Naini lake of
Nainital came into existence. The other history is that the Sati’s left eye
fell in this center, who was wife of lord Shiva and formed a leaf eye shaped
lake, and thus all has emerged the city of Nainital.
Recent history shows that the city of Nainital was brought into
limelight by P. Barron, who was a British sugar merchant, in 1839. The beauty
of Nainital with the central lake cushioned among the forests attracted this
person to be built a house named Pilgrim’s Cottage and located in Nainital. P. Barron
was given a way to the trend of settling down in Nainital and the city became
an important administrative town very soon. It is known for its popular
landslide of 1880 which leveled out the entire city.
Nainital is a peaceful zone and it is the best getaway from the busy
and crowded cities, the city is nestled in the lap of Mother Nature. If you
need to get close to Mother Nature and will have to enjoy the spectacular
picturesque surroundings, it is the place to be.
Nainital is one of the most famous hill stations in the country,
if you ever feel like taking a trip to Nainital, book your room in advance it
is better for you. Hotels near Koathgodam Railway Station have many accommodations
facilities provide to its visitors with a picturesque view of either the lake
or the tall mountains.