The core of Nainital’s exceptional beauty is beautiful lake which is know as Naini Lake.
Naini Lake is a natural freshwater lake located in the middle of Nainital city of Uttarakhand. It is lunar-shaped and has an outlet at the southeastern end. Naini Lake is one of the four lakes in Kumaon hills, the three other being Sattal Lake, Bhimtal Lake and Naukuchiyatal Lake. The lake is bordered by three mountain peaks - the tall and sharply inclined Naina peak on the north western front, Tiffin Top on the south western front and Snow view peaks on the northern front. Balia Nala is the main feeder-stream of the lake. Other than this, 26 major drains, including the three perennial ones, feed it.
There is Bus Station , Taxi-stand and Railwa-Reservation counter on lake bridge. Both ends of this Bridge have well laid out shopping centers,with beautifully laid of marts, showrooms and luxury shops.
The north end of lake is called Mallital while the southern one is called Tallital which have a bridge having Gandhiji's statue and post office on its side...
More beautiful lake at night when the series of bulbs/lights from the hill sides and quite a large number hanging near the lake’s edge stab their magic light into its waters...
Naini Lake obtains flows from various sourcs which consist of the hill slopes and springs. This captivating lake is a major tourist spot in Nainital as it provides tourists with opportunities of boating and yachting. There are many mythological stories related to this lake.
During day time, lake looks amazing with varied reflection aptterns of surrounding hills which are dotted with pretty cottages and villas.
The first story states that Naini Lake was earlier known as ‘Tri-Rishi-Sarovar’meaning that lake of the three sages. Three sages - Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha - of the saptirshi group landed in Naintal during a pilgrimage and did not find water to drink. They dig the ground and worshiped there for getting water at the spot.
I have been to Nainitaal three times and like Naini Lake the most...
It is believed that the worship of the three sages resulted in filling up of the dug hole with water drawn from the sacred Mansarovar Lake. Hence the localities consider it sacred to take a dip in Naini Lake. The historical records say that the lake was discovered in 1839 when Mr. Barron who was British businessman, came across this lake on a hunting expedition. These days, the life of Nainital's people revolves around Naini Lake. All the elite hotels are in the lake’s vicinity and it is also a popular recreational spot.
It is believed that the worship of the three sages resulted in filling up of the dug hole with water drawn from the sacred Mansarovar Lake. Hence the localities consider it sacred to take a dip in Naini Lake. The historical records say that the lake was discovered in 1839 when Mr. Barron who was British businessman, came across this lake on a hunting expedition. These days, the life of Nainital's people revolves around Naini Lake. All the elite hotels are in the lake’s vicinity and it is also a popular recreational spot.
The lake offers the holiday makers ample opportunity for yachting, boating or paddling the boat.Rowing as well as paddling boats are available at both ends of lake...
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