{"id":"f-a76c4b46e0-d5948c6b-fa77-5b18-9a35-324c98248433","title":"Nainital: A Slice of Heaven on Earth","description":"Nestled around a shimmering lake and surrounded by hills, Nainital offers charming hill station vibes.","timestamp":1768223772,"category":"travel_and_lifestyle","headline":"Nainital: A Slice of Heaven on Earth","modifiedHeadline":"Nainital: Experience Paradise on Earth","subCategories":["scid_cf7500c4"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"5c499af9-f79f-40d7-81bb-e308c73fe1a2","bundleTitle":"Where To Go Next?","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"657","fcSummary":"Nainital, the \"City of Lakes\" in Uttarakhand, India, is a charming hill station with stunning natural beauty. Named after the picturesque Naini Lake, it offers scenic views, pleasant climate, and adventure activities. The best time to visit is between March and June.","summary":"Nainital, a serene hill station nestled around a shimmering lake and embraced by hills, offers an escape into nature's charming beauty.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/Entertainment/IN/en/the-newz-thing/f-a76c4b46e0-d5948c6b-fa77-5b18-9a35-324c98248433","sourceUrl":"https://www.thenewzthing.com/timeline/nainital-a-slice-of-heaven-on-earth","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/gwULrBjrC5V0.webp","content":"

Nestled around a shimmering lake and surrounded by hills, Nainital offers charming hill station vibes.

Touted as the City of Lakes, Nainital lies at the foothills

\n\n

of the Kumaon ranges in Uttarakhand, India. The town gets its name from the Naini Lake – which looks gorgeous in the truest sense of the term. It’s blessed with scenic natural beauty, and the list includes mountains, cascading rivers, lush valleys, and more. The local cuisine is hard to resist, and the pleasant climate all around is enough to rejuvenate your soul. What’s more, it offers a range of adventure activities to give you an adrenaline rush.

\n\n

How to Reach

There are several transportation options to get to Nainital. The most convenient one is to take a train to Kathgodham Railway Station, and then hire a cab to reach your destination. The station is well connected to Delhi, Dehradun, Lucknow, Kolkata, Agra, Mathura, and many other major cities.

\n\n

$\"\"$

Best Time to Visit

It’s suggested to visit Nainital between March and June (as the weather remains pleasant during this time). Avoid monsoon as it sometimes observes landslides and various other disasters. If you love snowfall, visit there during winter (which takes place between November and February).

\n\n

$\"\"$

History of Nainital

Nainital has been a part of the Kumaon region. In the 10th century, Kumaon got divided into several small princely states following the decline of the Katyuri Dynasty. The region came under British rule in the early 19th century. In 1841, a town was founded comprising of the areas surrounding Naini Lake, which was later renamed Nainital.

\n\n

$\"\"$

Best Places to Explore

Nainital is a traveler’s paradise. The best place to visit here is no doubt Naini Lake, as it offers a magnificent view that you can cherish for a lifetime. There is Naini Peak, and the summit offers a splendid view of the snow-capped Himalayas. You can visit Sat Tal – which is a collection of seven pristine lakes. Besides these, the list also includes Tiffin Top, Bhimtal Lake, Snow View Point, Eco Cave Gardens, Kilbury Bird Sanctuary, etc.

\n\n

So, do visit Nainital at least once.

","readDurationInMinutes":"4","author":{"name":"The Newz Thing","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/jpeg/a28d41d9-b297-46e9-81b8-15635787151e.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"G-VMLP69LWQ9","type":"GA"}],"pointerSummary":["Nainital, Uttarakhand: Scenic hill station with Naini Lake, Kumaon foothills location.","Reach via Kathgodham train station. Best time: March-June or Nov-Feb for snow.","Explore Naini Lake, Naini Peak, Sat Tal, Tiffin Top, & Kilbury Bird Sanctuary."],"tags":["Nainital","Uttarakhand","India","HillStation","NainiLake","Kumaon","Kathgodham","Travel","Tourism","Mountains","Himalayas","SatTal","TiffinTop","BhimtalLake","SnowViewPoint","EcoCaveGardens","KilburyBirdSanctuary","IndianTourism","TravelGuide"],"consent":true,"redirectionEnabled":false}

Nainital: A Slice of Heaven on Earth

SUMMARY