Nainital Lake, a natural mango-shaped freshwater body, arranged amidst the township of Nainital, a city in the Uttarakhand State of India is a place widely visited by tourists for its picturesque beauty. The lake is 1432 meters (or 4698 ft) long, 457 meters (or 1499 ft) wide and 27.3 meters (or 90 ft) deep.
During the day the water reflects the seven hills, dot-sized cottages and villas. At the night, the view becomes more spell with magical lightening reflection.The lake is limited by the high and steep Naina peak on the North West, by the Tiffin Top toward the south west and snow view tops on the north. These hill ranges are covered with Coniferous forest trees.
Nainital Lake acquires streams of water from the catchments, which comprises of the slope slants and springs. This enamoring lake is a major tourist spot in Nainital, as it furnishes the visitors with chances of yachting and boating however swimming is prohibited in the lake now.
There are numerous fanciful stories identified with this lake, particularly its starting point. The main story expresses that Naini Lake was earlier known as ‘Tri-Rishi-Sarovar’, signifying ‘the pool of the three sages’. Three sages – Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha – of the saptirshi bunch arrived in Naintal, amid a religious journey, and did not discover water to drink. They dig the ground and prayed there, for getting water at the spot. The Naini Lake is additionally specified in the Skanda Purana as the Tri Rishi Sarovar.
How To Reach
Nainital Lake runs in parallel with the Mall road and can be reached by any mode of transport by Air, road or train.
By Air: You can board a flight to Pantnagar Airport which is only at a distance of 55 kilometers from the Nainital Lake.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Kathgodam railway station from where Nainital Lake is only at a distance of 35 Kilometers. The railway station connects a number of towns and cities of India to the Kumaon region.
By Road: You can board a bus to Nainital or hire a taxi on reaching Haldwani or can book a cab from private travel agents.