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Introduction:
Nainital the gorgeous greens and the majestic mountains add
to the beauty of the hill resort. The small town of Nainital
in Uttaranchal is dotted with cottages, villas and bungalows.
Situated at an altitude of 1,938 meters the hill resort of Nainital
offers several places of interest to the tourists. The hill
resort is believed to have derived its name from the goddess
Naina. There is a temple dedicated to the goddess Naina too
in Nainital. Other legend claims that the Naini Lake in Nainital
lends its name to the hill resort. The natural beauty and the
charm of the scenic spots besides the cool weather make Nainital
the place to be in during the summers.
LOCATION:
Nainital is 34 Km from Kathgodam, the gateway of Kumaon and
the terminus of North Eastern Railway. It is 304 km from Delhi,
capital of India, and 388 km from Lucknow. According to the
District Gazetteer Nainital is situated at 29 degree 24' north
latitude and 79 degree 28' east longitude, in a valley of the
Gagar range running east and west, which is bounded on the north
by the peak of China, which rises to a height of 8.568 feet,
continued by the Alma peak (presently known as Snow-View) and
the Sher-Ka-Danda to the eastern extremity, where the ridge
descends almost to the level of the lake. On the west the rugged
hill of Deopatha rises to a height of 7,987 feet, and on the
south Ayarpatha attains an elevation of 7,461 feet diminishing
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Tourist Attractions :
Botanical Gardens : Established in the year
1847, this 22 hectare picturesque garden is maintained by the
Horticultural Department of the state. There are about 650 flora
species that are being nurtured in this garden. There is a fossil
of a tree here as well, which is believed to be more than 20
million years old. The place also hosts the annual summer festival
in May in which various flower shows and various cultural programmes
are held to showcase the whole range of repertoire of the botanical
gardens and the local people.
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