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Nainital

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A hill town built around a crescent-shaped lake in Kumaon, once the summer seat of the United Provinces.

Hill stationNainital districtBest time to visit: March to June and September to November

Highlights

  • Boating on Naini Lake and the Naina Devi temple on its shore
  • Mall Road, Snow View and Tiffin Top viewpoints
  • Nearby lakes at Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal

Significance

Nainital served as the summer capital of the United Provinces in British times, and today the High Court of Uttarakhand sits here.