 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. Nainital is also known as 'Lake Paradise'. In its beautiful 'lakes', option of boating through yachts, paddle boats and traditional rowing boats are available. The Nainital Boat House Club exclusively holds the management of Yachting in Nainital. In Nainital district, Sat Tal, Bhim Tal and Naukuchiyatal also have water sport and boating facilities. Nainital is famous for its candles, woolens, woodcrafts and handicrafts.
Genaral Information :
|
Area :
|
11.7 Sq. km.
|
|
Population :
|
30,951 (1991 census)
|
|
Altitude :
|
1938 meters above sea level.
|
|
Season :
|
March- June, mid September - October
|
|
Clothing:
|
Summer - Light Woolens; Winters - Heavy Woolens
|
|
Language :
|
Hindi, English & Kumaoni.
|
|
Local Transport :
|
Rickshaws, Dandies, Ropeway, Ponies, Taxis.
|
|
STD Code:
|
05942
|
Accessibility
By Air : Airport at Pant Nagar, Phool Bagh is the only one situated in this region. This airport is 14 Kms from Rudrapur and about 40 Kms from Haldwani. Presently flights are there from Pant Nagar to New Delhi operated by Jagson Airlines.
By Rail : Nearest railway station is at Kathgodam -35 km, which is connected by meter guage to Agra, Bareilly and Lucknow.
By Road : Nainital is connected by road to major centers of northern India.
|
