Nainital Lakes Tour
According to a legend, Nainital dates back to mythological times. Sati, Lord Shiva's wife is believed to have committed suicide at the yajna of Daksha Prajapati. When Lord Shiva roamed across the universe carrying her dead body, Sati's eye fell near the lake, where the Naina Devi temple of Nainital now stands.
Today, Nainital stands as one of the most popular hill resorts of the world.
Nainital Tour Details:
Duration: 04 Nights 05 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Nainital - Bhim Tal - Sat Tal - Naukuchia Tal - Nainital - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi – Nainital
Leave Delhi in early morning. By afternoon you will reach Nainital, the beautiful Lake District of Kumaon. After settling into hotel, you can visit the shimmering Naini Lake for boating and the bustling mall for local action. Stay at hotel for the night.
Day 02: Nainital
Start the day by sightseeing across Nainital. The attractions of Nainital Tour are the meadows, pine and deciduous forests, and adventure sports. This hill resort can be enjoyed at any time of the year.
Nainital is popularly known as the 'Lake Paradise'. The place is also known for offering facilities for Yachting. The Nainital Boat House Club holds the management of Yachting in Nainital. Sat Tal, Bhim Tal and Naukuchiyatal of Nainital district also have water sport and boating facilities. Nainital is famous for its candles, woolens, woodcrafts and handicrafts.
You can also enjoy excursions on foot or horses within Nainital for Snow viewing and Himalayan views. Also visit attractions like Naina Devi Temple, High Altitude Zoo, Kilbury, Naukuchiatal, Sattal, Khurpatal or Bhimtal.
Day 03: Nainital - Bhim Tal - Sat Tal - Naukuchia Tal
Bhim Tal: In the morning, start for Bhim Tal, the lake resort. It is turning into an independent tourist center. It offers great vacation facilities for water sports. Bhimtal is named after one of the Pandav brothers called Bhim. It is the largest lake in the district of Nainital. The lake is known for its magnificent majesty
Sat Tal: The next stop is at Sat Tal, one of the most picturesque resorts of Kumaon. The place has seven interconnected lakes. Standing at the midst of the dense oak forests, this cluster of lakes attracts tourists from all over the world to this place. As you come near to Sat Tal you get to see the Nal Damayanti Lake. The names of the other lakes are Lake Panna, Lake Ram, Lake Laxman and Sita Lake. The emerald green waters of these seven lakes of Sat Tal also house several migratory birds during the winter months.
Naukuchiyatal: You will reach Naukuchiyatal by the evening. Naukuchiya Tall, the nine-cornered lake is situated in this enchanting valley. This attractive hill station offers great sceneries. Appealing sights of paddocks and terraced fields makes it a great destination for sight-seeing.
Stay at a hotel for the night.
Day 04: Naukuchia Tal – Nainital
Start the day by taking the journey back to Nainital. Naukuchia Tal will offer its best by being among the natural marvels of Kumaon. It is also an idyllic location to enjoy the enchanting compilations of rare butterflies and colourful flight of Himalayan birds. The lush valleys, vibrant orchards and oak forest of Naukuchia will put an enchanting appeal to you. The scenic place offers pretty lakes and wonderful natural vistas.
Start for Nainital by the afternoon. Reach Nanital and spend the night in a good hotel.
Day 05: Nainital - Delhi
This is the last day of the Nainital tour. You will reach back to Delhi on this day.