۞ About Nainital

At other times,  the spot is no less picturesque, even during the monsoon when the surrounding hills hem in low-flying clouds, forming a misty canopy over the town.

۞ How To Reach :

Train:The nearest station is in Kathgodam, 34km away. The rail office, next to the UP Roadways bus station, books tickets to Delhi. Book well in advance during high season. Arrangements can also be made with agents, who can also provide a bus ticket to Kathgodam.

Buses: Buses arrive to and depart from the lakefront in Tallital. Schedules change frequently. Many travel agencies on the Mall sell tickets for deluxe tourist buses to Dehra Dun and Delhi, with A/C. The major reginal transportation center with buses almost every hour to most mountain cities is Bhowali. Buses leave every 30min.from Haldwani to Nainital, there are jeeps and taxis.

Local transportation: Cycle-rickshaws drive the length of the Mall. Queues form at the ticket booths in Mallital and Tallital; prepayment required. Local jeeps and taxi-vans are available to go to other places at all times.

۞ Orientation

Nainital is split into two major parts-Tallital on the southern end of the lake and Mallital on the northern end. These are connected by the Mall, which runs along the east side of the lake. Buses arrive at Tallital, at the southern tip of the lake. From here, it’s a 15min. walk along the lake to Mallital. The main market, Bara Bazaar, is in Mallital. Most hotels and restaurants are on the Mall. The Flats, a common area used for football and field hockey, life along the lake north of Mallital.

Tourist office: The KMVN Tourist Information Center, in Tallital, next to the cycle-rickshaw booth, provides information about the town and region, and arranges day tours by taxi and bus to nearby towns and laks, including one to Bhimtal, Naukuchital, Sat Tal, and Hanumangarh.

Trekking Agencies: Many travel agents along the Mall advertise small-scale and local trekking packages. For more advanced trekking. Snout Adventures and Rescue Unit, can take you off the beaten path. They usually work with group, but will accommodate individuals.

Market: Bara Bazaar, in mallital, is a good place to stock up on locally-made Kumaoni candles and woolen goods.the Tibetan Market, in the western part of the bazaar,sells brand-name clothes(fake) and junk(real).

Police: Mallital Station, across from the rickshow stand. Talliral Station next to the post office.

۞ Sight Seeing In Nainital:

Viewpoints: Any number of nearby hilltops and mountainside perches offer views of the city. If the clouds cooperate, you can sometimes see Himalayan peaks as far away as the Tibetan border.
The best way to take in the views is to rent a horse from one of Mallital’s stables and clip-clop up to the top.Naini Lake: The town’s pride and joy is the lake itself. If you want to get out into the middle of Parvati’s emerald eye, boats are available for hire. You can rent yachts from the Nainital Boat club.

Other sights. The road heading west from Tallital leads to the colonial-era Raj Bhawan (Governor’s House), an impressive castle-like mansion surrounded by an expansive laws, from which you can view the UP Plains.