Nainital

 Nainital in Uttarakhand

Known as the lake district of India, Nainital is located in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand and gets its name from the Naini lake. A former British hill station, Nainital today is one of the best summer holiday destinations in Uttarakhand. The city’s charm is only added to with the hundreds of ancient temples and peaks with amazing views of the mountains in the backdrop. The place is set in a valley containing the pear-shaped Naini lake, approximately two miles in circumference and surrounded by mountains. Its unparalleled allure has made it one of the 17 best places to visit in India in 2017.

Flooded with tourists between May to July and then again in October, the tariffs for food and accommodation during this time increase drastically. In 1841, Percy Barron ‘discovered’ Nainital and took great interest in it, writing: “It is by far the best site I have witnessed in the course of a 1500 mile trek in the Himalayas.” Among several other tourist attractions is Snow View, at an altitude of 2270 mt that offers spectacular views of the Naina Devi peak and can be reached by the Aerial Express Ropeway. Close to the ropeway is Mountain Magic that offers Bumping Cars and Go karting facilities.

While activities like boating and exploring caves are major crowd pullers, a visit to the Jim Corbett National Park is an absolute must. The oldest national park in India, it is home to the endangered Bengal Tiger.

Home to the prestigious Sherwood school, Nainital has also become an important center for education.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN NAINITAL

Nainital has both mid range and budget accommodation but it is advisable to travel during off season when you can get hefty discounts. While most of the expensive hotels are situated around Mallital on the northern edge of the lake, budget rooms are available around Tallital, towards the southern side. With options like adventure camps, heritage villas, lodges, colonial style wooden cottages and many more, there is no dearth for places to stay in Nainital. This is what makes it one of the best places to visit in north India during summer.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN NAINITAL

Restaurants in Nainital serve delicious north Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. The piping hot tea, the herbal tea and the traditional Garhwali and Kumauni food consisting of lentil or pulses and bhaat (rice) are a must try.

BEST TIME TO VISIT NAINITAL

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The former house of the legendary hunter and tracker-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett is now known as the Corbett Museum. It houses objects related to Jim’s Corbett’s life including manuscripts, fishing nets, maps, guns and also his last hunt. The bungalow is located at Choti Haldwani on the outskirts of Kaladhungi, which is between Nainital and the park.

Jim Corbett purchased a small hamlet spread over 221 acres in the hills of Kumaon in 1915 for Rs1500. He planned a model village, Choti Haldwani, and installed around 40 tenants. The bungalow here was used by Corbett during winter.

The museum offers you a glimpse into the life and activities of Jim Corbett and other distinguished people. A visit to this small and simple museum makes you realize the importance of wildlife while roaming around the vast and majestic vicinity of the Corbett Reserve. You can shop for handicrafts or books about the national park at the Dhangarhi Souvenir Shop.

Opening hours of Corbett Museum:Closed now

Open all days 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

Entry fee for Visiting Corbett Museum:

The entry fees for Corbett Museum is mentioned below. We have listed the entry fees for Indians, the entry fees for foreigners, camera fees and other charges if applicable.

Domestic Adult: 10

Domestic Student: 3

Foreigner: 50

Address: Kaladhungi, Corbett National Park, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, India

Approximate visit duration for : 1 to 2 hours