Nainital, Uttaranchal, India


Founded by the British in 1841, Nainital, at 1,934 m above sea level, is a popular resort in the Shivalik Range. Surrounded by forested hills, the town is set around the Naini lake, which is said to be one of the emerald green eyes of Shiva's wife, Sati. The largest town in Kumaon region (others include Ranikhet, Almora, and Kausani), Nainital is the erstwhile summer capital of Uttar Pradesh. A disastrous landslide in 1880 created the area now known as the Flats.  [- Jun 05]

Naini lake

All decked up (more)

Nainital (more)

Night lights


Working woman


NCC Cadets


British era mansion


Naini lake (1, 2)


Naina Devi temple


Tibetan Buddhist gompa (1, 2))

Gadhan Kunkyop Ling

Inside the gompa


Roasted corn? (more)


Deformed man singing


Ruins of the British Empire


Rowboats (1, 2)


Say cheese (more)


En route Naina peak (more)


En route Naina peak


Top of Naina peak


Working man


From Naina Peak (more)

approx. 2610 m / 8600 ft.

Nainital boat club


Ropeway


Boatman


Old man


Beggar boy


Beggar children


Bait ball (bigger fish)


Boat ride


St. Francis Catholic church


Mallital settlement


Hanuman temple, Thandi Sarak


Magic tricks from USA


Children's park


Theater (now playing: 1, 2)


Eateries (more)


Hike to Tiffin top (more)


Enroute Land's End (1, 2)


St. Joseph's college

Established 1888, St. Joseph's college for boys is run by the Christian Brothers

South Nainital


Wedding procession (1, 2)


Dancing woman (more)


Naini Devi temple (1, 2)


Trinket market


Working women


The Flats (1, 2)


Hockey in front of mosque


Gurdwara


Emerald waters


View from Gompa (more)


Sailboat

Around Nainital


Saattal


Naukuchiyatal


Hanumangarhi (more)


Bhimtal (more)

 



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