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Introduction 
Nainital is a small town in the
hills of Kumaon which is a lovely hill station surrounded by
mountains on three sides. Surrounded by seven hills, the sparkling
waters of a natural lake make it a gem among hill resorts. Legend
has it that the lake was formed when the Goddess Sati lost her eyes
at this spot. She was being carried by Lord Shiva at time and a lake
was formed as a result. 'Naina' (Eyes) 'Tal' (Lake) was thus given
its name .
History
Nainital was discovered in 1841 by a Britisher called Lord Barron. At 1938m
in the Kumaon Hills, this attractive hill station was once the summer capital of
Uttar Pradesh. It was discovered by a Mr Barron and he had his yacht carried up
here in 1840. Disaster struck on 16th September 1880 when a major
landslip occurred, burying 151 people in the Assembly Hall Area and creating the
recreation ground now known as flats. Being a major tourist place Nainital is
always bustling with visitors and it is always better if accommodation and other
facilites are prearranged.
Festival
The festivals which are celebrated in
Nainital are:- Nandadevi Fair
:- This fair is dedicated to Naina Devi. This festival is held
in traditional flavour. Whole Nainital suddenly wakes up and the
town is decorated like a bride. This festival is host to a number of
traditional Dance and singing programmes.
Vasanotsav :- A large number of local people and tourist,
including foreigners participate in the festival at Ramnagar which
is a gateway to Jim Corbett Park, the wildlife sanctuary of
Uttaranchal.
Holi Mahotsav :- Holi
Mahotsav is organised in Nainital with the cooperation of the local
bodies. The festivities reflect cultural traditions of Kumaon.
Best Season
The best time to visit Nainital is
between April to June and then again from September
to October because the temperature is not too cool during
this period.
Travel Links of Nainital 
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