Nainital Lake

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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Nainital, also known as Naini Lake, is a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the township of Nainital in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India. It is tectonic in origin and is kidney shaped or crescent shaped and has an outfall at the southeastern end. Nainital, along with other lakes of Kumaon, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kumaon. The lake is also an integral part of Kumaoni folklore. ()

Local name: नैनी झीलLength: 4698 ftWidth: 1499 ftMaximum depth: 99 ftElevation: 7162 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°24'0"N, 79°28'12"E

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UttarakhandIndia

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Nainital Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo, Bhimtal Lake, Ghorakhal, Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve.

1.3 miS
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo, Nainital
34 min walk • Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo is a high altitude zoo situated in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Established in 1984 and opened to public in 1995, it is situated on the Sher Ka Danda hill at a height of 2,100 metres above sea-level and is spread over 4.6 hectares.
6.6 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Bhimtal Lake, Bhowali
170 min walk • Bhimtal is a lake in the town of Bhimtal, in Kumaon, with a masonry dam built in 1883 creating the storage facility. It is the largest lake in Nainital district which is also known as the "Lake district of India". It is also the largest lake of Kumaon.
1.4 miS
Temple
Ghorakhal, Nainital
35 min walk • Ghorakal is the place situated in the Nainital district of the Uttarakhand state of India Ghorakhal means pond for water to horses. It is the picturesque site at the height of more than 2,000 m.
1.8 miSW
Area
Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve, Nainital
47 min walk • Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the Nainital district of the state of Uttarakhand in India. This reserve forest is located in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and placed inside Nainital forest division.
6.5 miSE
Town
Bhimtal
165 min walk • Bhimtal Lake is the centerpiece of the town, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy boating and birdwatching amidst the stunning natural surroundings. The lake is surrounded by lush greenery and is a popular spot for picnics and leisurely strolls.
1.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Kumaun University, Nainital
40 min walk • Kumaun University is a state university headquartered in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. In 2017, it hosted the first Kautik Student Film Festival.
1 miSW
Sailing, Yacht club
Nainital Yacht Club, Nainital
27 min walk • Nainital Yacht Club is a yacht club that was founded in 1910 by the British, and is located at the Boat House Club in Nainital, a hill station in Uttarakhand, India. Situated along Nainital Lake at an elevation of 2,084 m, it is the highest yacht club in India and among the highest in the world.