Naina
Devi Temple: This temple
of Naina devi is situated on
the northern end of Naini Lake,
after whom the town is named.
"Naina" means "eye"
and "tal" means "lake".
It is believed that the eye
of the goddess Parvati fell
into the lake as her spouse
Shiva was carrying her back
to his dwelling on Mount Kailash.
There is festival here during
August/September in honour of
Nanda Devi, who is patron goddess
of Kumaon.
St John-in-the-Wilderness Church: It is one of the earlieat buildings
erected in Nainital and possibly
the finest church in any Indian
Hill station. The church was
named by the bishop of Calcutta
who came to Nainital in 1844,
when the place was still very
much a wilderness
Snow View : This is a
scenic place at an height of
2,270 m. It is accessible by
foot, on horse back or by a
chairlift (ropeway). Peaks of
Nanda Devi peaks can be seen
through a powerful binocular
telescope fixed here.
Lakes: There are numerous
lakes (tals) that accentuate
the charm of this wonderful
hill station. Lakes like Bhim
tal, Naukuchia Tal, Sat Tal,
Khurpa Tal and many more that
are worth a visit. |
