Thursday, 9 January 2020

Be ready for a holiday amidst the mountains in Nainital

Away from the scorching city heat and humidity, a holiday at a hill station is a must in any season. If captivating landscapes and tranquil surrounding are all you wish for, for your holiday, then Nainital in Uttarakhand, India is a must visit. Enhanced with natural beauty, this hill station is flocked with tourists from across India, all throughout the year. A quiet little valley at an elevation of about 2084m, it is a town with centrally located lake. Located in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, this town gets its name from the Naini Lake. With hundreds of ancient temples and peaks with amazing views of the mountains in the backdrop, Nainital is one of the best summer holiday destinations in India. Also known as the Lake District of India, Nainital is enriched with different lakes and dense forests that attract many visitors to spend their time in the lap of nature. 

Visit the enchanting lakes
This picturesque and beautiful hill station has a variety of attractions that draws tourists all around the year. According to Hindu mythology, the Naini Lake is the site where Parvati’s eye fell, making it an idolized Shaktipeeth. The Naina Devi Temple, at the north end of the lake, is said to be the exact spot. This beautiful, stagnant pool of water in the heart of the city is surrounded by seven majestic mountains and is a popular tourist attraction. You can treat yourself with row boating as well as paddle boating at the lake while gazing at the stunning scenic surroundings. Various other lakes Naukuchiatal, the lake with 9 corners, Bhimtal with the small island in the middle of the lake, Sattal - there are 7 lakes in this area and Khurpatal - the hoof-shaped lake is worth seeing place in Nainital. Each lake is situated at a short distance from each other thus it merely takes half a day to see all these.

Explore other popular attractions in and around Nainital
Revive your childhood days with a visit to the Nainital Zoo. One of the most well-maintained zoos in India, it is known as Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo and lies at an elevation of 2000 m. Various species of animals and birds like Hill Fox, Ghoral, Siberian Tiger, Sambhar Deer, Snow Leopard, Wolf, Silver Pheasants, Rose ringed Parakeet, Barking Deer and Himalayan Black Bear etc. can be seen in this zoo.

The Eco Cave Garden in Nainital offers small time adventure activity to tourists. It is a group of interconnected natural caves, which can be crawled in. There are about six caves that you can choose from; the easiest being the Tiger Cave and the most difficult is Bat Cave in which one literally has to crawl.


Stay at a home away from home
While on a holiday, enjoy a stay at best homestay in Nainital. Enjoy the comfort of your home even while on a vacation. Surrounded by the tranquility of mountains and offering addictive quietude, these homestays help you connect with nature. This is a place to pause and to reflect, to meditate, to remember and to forget, and to bring back the balance in our lives that is all too lost. In the summer months witness the wild flowers fill the meadows and feel the cool, fresh and pine-scented air. In the rainy season the view of misty mountains, glorious sunsets and fluorescence of greenery engulfing the hillsides will fascinate you. The winters are crisp and invigorating with snow and bright, sunny weather. These private, exclusive and stylish estates are surrounded with protected forests.  

These homestays are furnished with amenities
Best homestay near Nainital offers amenities for a comfortable stay. The rooms for accommodation are clean and private with a double bed, table, two chairs, cupboard and dressing area. No television or wifi is available so that you can enjoy your stay with nature and there is no distraction. There is a common dining area where breakfast, lunch and dinner is served. Fresh Kumaoni home cooked cuisine is dished up with home-grown organic vegetables from their farm are served. 

These fine getaways from home offer peace and joy to your heart. They also offer various nature and farm activities as you experience the power of nature. 

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