Hill Stations in Nainital
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Perched at an elevation of 1938 m, Nainital is a very popular hill station in the Kumaon division of Uttaranchal. Nainital was discovered by P. Baron, a sugar manufacturer from Saharanpur. The place derives its name from the word 'Naini' means 'Eyes' and 'Tal' means 'Lake'. On 18th September 1880, due to excessive rainfall, a major landslide occurred in north end of the lake killing several people both the civilians and the rescue workers. After that, the area was leveled down and called the Flats, which gradually became the center of all public activities in Nainital.
Nainital is known for several beautiful lakes, which has earned the title of the 'Lake District of Kumaon'. The most important among them is the Naini Lake, which is the center of attraction of Nainital. The lake is 1.5 km long and 0.5 km wide and is ideal for boating on a sailboat, motorboat or rowing boat. The lake is surrounded by seven hill or the Sapta-Shringa.
On the northern end of the lake is the Naini Devi Temple. According to Hindu mythology, the eyes of Sati, the consort of Lord Shiva fell at this spot when Lord Vishnu dismembered her dead body with his chakra. Hanumangarhi is another place 3.25 km from Nainital famous for group of temples.
At a distance of 6 km from the town is the Naina Peak, which is the highest point of Nainital. You can enjoy the picture perfect view of the snow-covered Naina Devi Mountains. Dorothy's Seat on the Ayarpatta Hill is a memorial to Dorothy, an English lady alleged to have been killed in an air crash. The place is also called the Tiffin Top because it is a perfect picnic spot from where you can get an unobstructed view of the snow peaks of the Himalayas. Kilbury is another popular picnic spot 12 km from Nainital.
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