Nainital District of Uttarakhand at a Glance

Lok Sabha Constituencies in Nainital district, Uttarakhand (MP Constituencies) Garhwal
Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Nainital district, Uttarakhand Bhimtal
Haldwani
Kaladhungi
Lalkuwa
Nainital
Ramnagar

About Nainital District :

The district of Nainital lies in the Kumaun division.To it’s north is Almora district and to its south lies the Udham Singh Nagar district. Champawat district flanks it in the east and district of Pauri Gahwal is in the west.It is located approximately in between 80º14’ and 78º80’ east longitude and 29º00’ and 29º05’ north latitude .On the northern side lies the Himalayan ranges while on the southern side lies the plains.The total geographical area is 4251 Sqr. Kms. The highest peak of the district is Baudhansthali 2623 mts. high near Binayak adjoining Nainital town.The hilly region of the district used to have big & small lakes.Bhimtal ,Sattal, Naukuchiatal,Khurpatal, Nainital, Malwatal, Harishtal , Lokhamtal etc. are known lakes of bigger size.The foothill area of the district is known as Bhabhar. Kosi is the main river of the district.River Kosi arising out of Koshimool near Kausani flows on the western side of the district. 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 headquarter of Nainital District.It is also divisional Headquarter of Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand State

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Tourist Places :

Lake :

The nucleus of Nainital’s exquisite beauty is beautiful lake .In the day ,mirrored in its waters stand seven proud hills,dotted with pretty cottages and villas . This reflection alone holds one spell bound. More beautiful than this however is the lake at night when the myriads of bulbs from the hill sides and quite a large number hanging near the lake’s edge stab their magic light into its waters.

The lake offers the holiday makers ample opportunity for yachting, boating or paddling the boat. Boating rates for conventional rowing boats or Paddle boats are displayed on pre-paid booths at different places along lake side. Rowing as well as paddle boats are available at both ends of lake.

The north end of lake is called Mallital while the southern one is called Tallital which have a bridge (Danth popularly named) having Gandhiji’s statue and post office on its sides .It is the only Post Office on the lake bridge in whole of the world.There is Bus Station , Taxi stand and Railway reservation counter on the same lake bridge , both ends have well laid out shopping centres,with beautifully laid of marts ,stores and luxury shops.

The Flatts :

At the northern side of the lake there is a place of rendezvous for people from all walks of life . Here evenings are heavily crowded. There is a statue of Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant and a beautiful fountain . There is a band stand . The Flats has playing ground used for sports games and cultural activities during festivals. There is Chat Bazar,Bhotia Market in the flats . In Bhotia Market vendors sell their fancy items .There is Mosque,Gurudwara and Naina Devi temple in flatts.Capitol cinema and Rink theatre which is used for roller skating are also situated in Flatts.A portion of the flatts is used for car parking .New club ,Boat House club ,Masonic Hall are in the periphery of the flatts for recreation
Snow View :
It is the most easily accessible hill top, height 2270 mts. and at a distance of 2.5 Km from the town. The spot is accessible through ropeway . This peak is also connected by motor able road. Snow view as the name suggests offers an indescribably beautiful and breath taking picture of the glittering snows of Himalyas.It has a temple . Tea,snacks,Photographers are available at this place

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