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Serene and surreal, Naina Devi Temple is one of the major Tourist attractions in  Nainital . The temple is dedicated to Naina Devi. It is also one of the major Shakti Peethas of India. It is believed that Goddess Sati’s eyes fell here when she immolated herself in the yagna. Tourists and devotees from all across the world come here to seek divine blessings. The beautiful backdrop of the blissful Naina Lake and lofty mountain Peaks makes Naina Temple very gorgeous to look at. Nanda Ashtami is the best time to behold the magnificence of Naina Devi Temple About Naina Devi Temple A well known Shakti Peeths of Hindu religion, Naina Devi Temple is sacred place of great devotion in  Nainital. Goddess Naini Devi is the diety of Naini Devi Temple and located at northern end of famous Nainital Lake. Goddess in this holy temple is represented by her two eyes. Devotees from far away place comes here to take blessing of Maa Naina Devi .

Situated at an altitude of 2,615 m, Naina Peak houses the best views of snow-capped Himalayan mountains. It is also known as China Peak. It has always been the major tourist attraction in Nainital . If you love to do adventures then trekking here is one of the best things to do. This enchanting trail will take you to the gorgeous Rhododendron forests, amazing Deodars and Cypresses. Whether you are an amateur or an expert, you can enjoy this trek. Also, the majestic views of Khurpatal Kaladungi and beautiful Naini Lake will delight your eyes. The view from the trail and the top is simply fantastic; I guess the joy of reaching the top makes the panorama even more gorgeous. So, if you are in Nainital you must trek to Naina Peak for some adrenaline rush. Location:  The peak is at a distance of 6 KM from Nainital where you can get a bus or some other public transportation facilities to take you to the top. Highlights:  What people love most about the place is the view of snow cappe...

Not that far from Cave Garden is the Barapathar or Bara Pathar, behind which is a rock-climbing spot. No, amateur climbers are not welcome here, you have to take at least a 7 days course in which you can learn abseiling, bouldering, climbing, scrambling and river crossing. Now, physical agility and your duration is the main question here. If you are in the city for a long time and you are looking for something really enthralling to do, rock climbing is the best thing to do in  Nainital . Being a native of Nainital, I can honestly tell you that climbing up a mountain and reaching the top is the best feeling EVER! You must include this adventure in your travel itinerary of your Nainital Tour. Best Club for Rock Climbing Nainital is the ideal for the adventure enthusiasts, which promises all sorts of exciting activities. Nainital, a small and lovely place in northern India, allows one to explore every kind of adventure sport and at the same time enjoy a comfortable holiday. Thi...

Nanda Devi is the second highest peak in India, and the Nanda Devi National Park  is located amidst this peak. The park houses some of the most enormous species of high altitude flora and fauna in the region. Due to this, you can enjoy visiting the park as the best thing to do in Auli Uttarakhand to remember forever. The Nanda Devi National Park offers spectacular views, a hilly atmosphere, ample greenery, and rich biodiversity. UNESCO has awarded this park the title of a world heritage site. The main attractions of this park are Badrinath Temple, The Valley of Flowers, and the Hem Kumb Sahib Temple. Joshimath is the closest place which has stay options for people visiting the national park. From 3 star decent budget hotels to guest houses and homestays, there is something for every budget type. The Garhwal Nigam Vikas Nigam guesthouse is one of the best Nanda Devi National Park hotels in the area.

Mall Road Assembling handicrafts of numerous forms, shapes and amounts is one of the best stuff to do in Nainital . The locals make amazing handcraft items here – designs and shapes that you have never seen. Don’t ignore to buy some and involve them in your home decoration. Bargain to strike the reduced deal. Likewise, having an ice cream here in the winter time is one of the best things that you can do.  

  Naini Lake One of the best stuff to do in  Nainital  is to go nearby and take a tour of the charming lakes. You can also adore a peaceful time yachting in them. Boats are accessible for 30 mins to 1 hour for one family. Stop over at some points to savor a delightful lunch at famous cafe’s and enjoy the most peaceful time you can ever have. The lake offers the holiday makers ample opportunity for yachting, boating or paddling the boat. Boating rates for conventional rowing boats or Paddle boats are displayed on pre-paid booths at different places along lake side. Rowing as well as paddle boats are available at both ends of lake.

One of the most joyful things to do in  Auli  is to go on a bird watch tour. Auli and its neighborhoods like Pandukeshwar, Govindghat, and Joshimath from the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve which is surrounded by the thick alpine forests and is also the home to native Himalayan birds like spotted nutcrackers, doves, tits, jays, eagles, woodpeckers, sunbirds and exotic birds such as Himalayan Griffon, Redstart, Thrush, Finch, Grey Bushchat, and many others. Location:  Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Time required:  2 hours How to reach:  The best way to reach the birdwatching spots is by taking a private vehicle on hire. Best Time to Visit:  March to June

The cable car ride is one of the major attractions in Auli. It is popularly known as Gondola in the local context. It is the second-highest cable car ride in Asia after Gulmarg. Covering a total distance of 4 kilometres, it takes a total time of around 24 minutes. This is considered among the best activities to do in  Auli  as you can enjoy the magnificent Himalayan peaks in the backdrops and the lush green valley below. The sparkling views and beautiful panoramic views are a vision to behold. The ropeway can accommodate up to 25 passengers at a time, where passengers have to keep standing as there are no seats. Also, this cable car moves at a speed of 3 meters per second. Location:  Trail to Ropeway, Joshimath, Uttarakhand 246443 Time required:  3 hours How to reach:  The best way to board the ropeway is by first getting to Joshimath which is well connected by road and approximately 300 kilometers from Dehradun.

Auli Gorson Trek is one of the most enthralling treks from  Auli  to Gorson Bugyal. It has lush green meadows and tall alpine, oaks. The deodar trees here are decked with a range of colorful wildflowers. The trek is filled with picturesque views that will double the fun of your trekking experience. The clear views of the Nanda Devi peak are the major attractions that you get during this trek. You will never have to think twice about what things to do in Auli in Uttarakhand as there is no dearth of reasons to experience this magical place. Time required:  3 hours How to reach:  You can reach this trek either by taxi or bus and the location is 1.5 km from the last tower of Ropeway. Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year except for July and August Distance from Auli:  4.7 kilometers   Location:  Gorson Bugyal, Auli Laga Salude, Uttarakhand. Time required: 3 hours

Maldevta A dremlike place besieged by the dense clearing and river Song flowing in phrenzy, Mal Devta is one of the popular tourist fascinations of  Dehradun,  Uttarakhand . The calm ambiances and the splashing sound of the river make this place a secure shelter for Doonites who are awe-inspired by the fascinating beauty of Maldevta. Maldevta is also known for its recreational activities, such as swimming, sightseeing, biking, cycling, and bird-watching, photography, and camping. The best way to spend your night in Maldevta is by pitching your own tents under the stars, preferably in groups.  Dance around the bonfire during the night and wake up to the sweet chirping of birds and shining light of the sun. Location:  Maldevta, Shripur, near Raipur, Uttarakhand- 492001. Best time to Visit:  This place has pleasant weather all year long but summer is considered to be the best time to visit Maldevta.  Timings:  Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM...

Robbers Cave Robbers Cave is a anticipated picnic spot in  Uttarakhand  for young pairs and entertaining and loving enthusiasts. Positioned touching Anarwala village at 8 kms from Dehradun city centre. People often go to Robbers Cave for enjoying cold creeks of water inside natural attractiveness of caves. Gachhu Pani is located in a vast limestone area in the Dehra highland in Dehradun. You can see alike caves in Sahastradhara of Dehradun. Gucchu pani (robber's Cave) is a narrow gorge also known as Nero Gauge Cave, the area is an illustration of chosen stone building. The late 1800s Robber's Cave is used by robbers to hide from the British. Due to the usual and local condition of this cave, it was stress-free for the robbers to hide. Labyrinth caves were appropriate for robbers to hide, which is why it came to be known as robber's Cave.  It is believed by the residents that the place was used by the robbers for hiding their robberies.

George Everest George Everest House is positioned about 6 kms from Gandhi Chowk in  Mussoorie,  Uttarakhand  and one of the major tourist attractions in Mussoorie which is public and appealing. It offers remarkable sights of the ice-clad Himalayan pike and broad sights of the Doon Valley.

Dhanaulti The showiness town of Dhanaulti is upcoming as a popular winter destination because of its peaceful views and its proximity to Delhi and various other cities of  Uttarakhand . This fairylike hill station is perched at an elevation of 2286 meters over sea level and offers all-around views of the lofty Himalayas. Now the story is that the king of this area was Sudarshan Shah who started his dynasty here and made Tehri his centre and other kings of his reign ruled this area from 1815 to 1949. Dhanaulti was a part of the Tehri Garhwal region before the freedom of India.

Dalai Hills The Dalai Hills in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand is about a 400m walk from the Tibetan temple, Dalai Hills is one midst the very magnificent and extremely lovely places located in  Mussoorie . It is ornamented with the Buddhist appeal Flags all over and has a sculpture of Lord Buddha constructed by 20 th  regional Tibetan youth Congress, Mussoorie to avoid disease, war, conflict and natural calamity that occurred on 13 June 2014. 

  Auli Artificial Lake Known to be one of the peak man-made lakes in the world, the  Auli  Artificial Lake was constructed by the government to offer for snow when the snowfall by the period was scanty for skiing resolutions. Apart from that, the lake clearly also has a scenic drive. The simple presence of the lake in the region creates it all the more beautiful. Whether it is roofed in snow in the winters, or is enclosed by a green landscape in the summers, the lake is one of the finest spots in the region to pass some time with your loved ones, or even with your own. And one of the best things to do in Auli is to use time watching a sunset from the lake. Imagine the sun going down over some of the uppermost peaks of the country Best period to Visit - Throughout the year  

  Skiing in Auli The extensive snow blankets, and high hills that rise to an altitude of 3 km sideways with the strong winds increase up the thrill proportion of skiing in  Auli . However, novice ski lovers can also indulge in skiing in Auli. The best time to adore skiing and other snow-linked things to do in Auli is during the winter months in December to February. However, an artificial lake has been built in Auli to feed snow guns so that the sightseers can enjoy snow skiing all over the year. Best time to visit:  January to March

  Rishikesh is city in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand state, India. Rishikesh is positioned at 409 meters above sea level in the hills of Garhwal Himalayan Range and bounded by the Shivalik range. Rishikesh is 35 kms distant from Haridwar, 90 Kms from Mussoorie, 25 Kms from Jolly grant air field Dehradun, and 240 kms from New Delhi. Rishikesh has remarkable view of jungle-clad peaks. Rishikesh has also convergence of River Ganges and Chandrabhaga. The magnificent attraction of Rishikesh is nothing other than the great river Ganges, Darting rapidly through the city. In the prime time and still countless yogis, rishis, sages as well as sannyasis are attracted to Rishikesh to practice yoga in this peaceable location. Since then, Rishikesh has been recognized as an abode of sages. Rishikesh is a divine town with so many Ashrams and it is well-known for the yoga worldwide. Rishikesh is now world recognized as a Yoga Capital of the world. Each year throughout the March month ...

 1. Naina Peak The Naina peak hike is a heaven for explorers as it throws at you a combination of the trials which is tough, steep and beautiful. The forest converts denser as you move mounting. The 6 km climb can be accomplished within a duration of 1-2 hour. The peak proposes fresh air and decor which feels to be from a special world. With Himalayan varieties on one side, Nainital city and lake is a picture-perfect greens all around, the trek is extremely rewarding. 2. Nainital Zoo For all the wildlife lovers and those fascinated in wildlife, a tour to the  Nainital Zoo does not outcome in dissatisfaction. This is a high height zoo located at 2100 meters in a vast and exposed area, about 1 km away from the bus stand. Nainital zoo is a domestic to a mixture of animals, namely, Himalayan black bear, Siberian Tiger Monkeys, Rose ringed Parakeet, Hill Fox and Barking Deer, etc. 3. Eco Cave Garden Eco Cave Gardens is a freshly developed tourist spots in Nainital. It e...

  Nainital is delicate, with its eternal beauty inhabiting within the freezing lakes and snow-capped foothills of this hill town appeal tourist almost all during the year. However, the best time to go to Nainital is from March to June which is the summer and spring season. The old fashioned streets of Nainital may fall numb early but the sparkling stars in the clear night sky tap on into the night. Nainital’s attractive viewpoints, pristine lakes and soaring pine trees can be seen in dissimilar shades and colors as each season transforms. Which shade to observe Nainital in is completely your choice. Each season in Nainital has somewhat different to offer.

Nainital is mainly indicated to the ‘Manas Khand’ of the ‘Skanda Purana’ as Tri-Rishi-Sarovar, the river of the three sages, Atri,Pulastya and Pulaha who were believed to have reached here on a penitent pilgrimage, and found no water to satisfy their thirst dug a hole and tapped water into it from Mansarovar the holy lake in Tibet.   The Second significant mythological mention to Nainital is as one of 64 ‘Shakti Peeths’. These regions were created wherever fragments of charred body of Sati tumbled, when Lord Shiva was carrying around her corpse in sorrow. It is said the left eye (Nain) of Sati fell over here and this gave rise to patron divinity of city Nainital. It is said that the lake is shaped in the emerald eye shape. Naina Devi shrine is located at the northern end of the lake.Thus name of Nainital derivated after Naina and the tal (Lake).