Set around a tal or lake, this small town with cottage-like houses and steep mountains covered with green forests is one of the most sought-after summer destinations of India. This charming hill station of Uttaranchal (former Uttar Pradesh), situated at an altitude of 1,938 metres, has many villas, bungalows, and a number of other sites of tourist importance.

Many legends are associated with how the town came to be called Nainital. It is said that the name of the place has been derived from the Naini Lake that lies just in the middle of the town. Legend also has it that after Sati, Lord Shiva's consort, committed suicide at the yajna of Daksha Prajapati, Lord Shiva roamed across the universe carrying her dead body. During that period, Sati's eye fell near the lake, where the Naina Devi temple now stands. The waters of the lake are therefore considered sacred and the Naina Devi temple is the venue of an annual autumn fair.

There are several places of tourist attractions in Nainital. Move around the town and revel in the scenic surroundings. The hill station of Nainital offers a wonderful retreat from the hectic life of towns and cities. The high-rising Himalayas, the tree-covered hillsides, beautiful walks and enchanting lakes mesmerize all those who visit this place. Though overcrowded in summer, exploring the resort in off-season can also prove to be an interesting experience. Some of the interesting spots that one can visit here are Snow View, Naini Peak, Dorothy's seat, Land's end, Hanuman Garhi, State Observatory and the Mall.

Moving around Nainital can prove to be an equally interesting experience. One gets to see the region's finest flora and fauna besides getting a closer view of some of the highest peaks of the enchanting Himalayas. A major attraction around Nainital is the Corbett National Park, one of the finest national parks in the country. Besides Corbett, one can visit Mukteshwar, Sat Tal, Almora, Ranikhet, Kasauni, Ramnagar and Naukuchiya Tal.

The hill resort of Nainital plays hosts to several fairs and festivals that attract tourists and the localities alike. As the name indicates the Autumn Festival is celebrated in the autumn season. The annual festival takes place in honor of the goddess Naina Devi in the month of September. The hill resort gets renewed after the monsoons.

The Indian hill resort of Nainital is easily accessible through air, road and rail from the other major Indian cities and states. touristplacesinindia can arrange for you all types of transport for your comfortable journey to and in Nainital and throughout the Indian state of Uttaranchal.

In order to make the summer travel tour to Nainital even more joyful you need to choose just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Nainital. The various hotels packages in Nainital offer the best of facilities. You may take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels and lodges in Nainital besides the star categorized accommodation hotels around the landmarks of Nainital offer excellent view of the landmarks through their suites. Most of the places to stay in Nainital are strategically located in the tourist centers.

Planning a summer vacation trip to Nainital hill resort or enjoying your holidays? Currently, we do not have any all-inclusive tour packages, tours and holiday offers that will make your travel trip to hill station of Nainital comfortable and enjoyable. Though we can come up with a customized tour package for the hill resort of Nainital that will suit your requirements and budget. As per the nature, duration and the accommodation required during the holiday trip or leisure travel to Nainital the tour packages vary.