Nainital is probably the most popular hill destination in Uttarakhand. The ‘Lake District’ of India, Nainital is dotted with about 60 lakes. It is a cosmopolitan city rich with faiths and beliefs associated with various sects of people living here through generations. Blessed with scenic natural splendor and varied natural resources, Nainital has a varied topography. Some of the important places in the district are Nainital, Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Ramnagar, Bhowali, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal. Cavorting in Nainital’s unending expanse of scenic beauty is like romancing with Nature. Nanital also has spiritual significance – it is believed that The Naini Lake is one of the 64 Shakti Peeths, or religious sites where parts of the charred body of Sati (Parvati) fell on earth while being carried by Lord Shiva.
