A tour to the mesmerizing Lake City of India- Nainital

Nainital is a beautiful and popular hill station of India. Located at the foot of the Kumaon hills of the snow fed Himalayas, Nainital is encircled by multiple lakes. Nainital is also well known for its health resorts, due to its pleasant climate.

The Enchanting Nainital

The most popular tourist destination of Nainital is the Nainital Lake, also known as the Naini Lake. This enchanting lake is located at the heart of the city. You can enjoy boating, yachting and paddling here. Nainital Lake, encircled by seven mountains, is also an ideal place just to stroll around on the soft grass and relax.

Among the natural tourist hotspots, you can also visit the Snow View. This is one of the best viewpoints of Nainital, located at an alleviation of 2,270 metres above sea level. You can reach here via a cable car and enjoy the sight of major Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Trishul.

Thrilling Nainital

If you are an adventure lover, the Land’s End is your destination. This picturesque trekking spot is located at an elevation of almost 2,118 kilometres. The beauty of the spot is enhanced by the encircling mountains, layered with pine forests.

The Naina Peak is the highest peak of Nainital. This peak is located at a height of 2,615 meters and is also a well known trekking destination. You can get an entire view of the spectacular Nainital valley. The famous Naina Devi temple is located near this peak, at the shore of the Naina Lake. Maa Naina Devi is worshipped at this temple.

The Wild Nainital

Your next destination as a part of the Corbett special tour is the Gurney House, located near the serene Naini Lake. This house is famous as the house of Jim Corbett, the famous British conservationist, someone who taught us to love animals.

If you are wild life lover, your next destination would be Kilbury Bird Sanctuary. As you enter the sanctuary, you are greeted by tweets of more than 240 species of migratory and resident birds. This is one of the rare high altitude sanctuaries of the world. The Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is another important tourist destination of Nainital.

Nainital- a paradise for foodies

The pleasant weather of Nainital is apt for enjoying the lip smacking traditional dishes of the city. Rice and chapati is the staple food item of Nainital, accompanied with specialities like Ras, Baadi, spicy Aloo Ke Gutke and several kinds of sweet and sour chutneys. Arsa, Gulgula are the famous sweet dishes of the region.

Nainital- the shoppers’ stop

Last but not the least; you cannot miss on the ‘made in Nainital’ accessories and home decors. The popular handicrafts of the city include wooden ornaments, homemade, scented and colourful candles, and Kumauni woollen apparels. Homemade jams, squashes and preserved juices are must buy here.

Get your Nainital tour planned by one of the best Indian tour operators, Travelogy India. With their experienced tour guides you can enjoy a hassle free trip to the Lake City of Nainital. From transportation to accommodation, all can be arranged by Travelogy India, keeping in mind your budget.

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Top Reasons to Visit the Land of High Passes-Ladakh

Ladakh is an isolated region in the northern India. It is called the ‘Land of High Passes’ and is located in Jammu and Kashmir. This beautiful land of Ladakh shares its border with Tibet, Lahaul and Spiti. It is visited by a large number of tourists every year. Let’s find out the reasons why it attracts numerous tourists from all over the world. 

1. The Mesmerizing Scenic Beauty

This highland of Ladakh is nestled in between two mountain ranges- . The serene blue sky, rugged landscape, snow capped peaks and the valleys of lush green vegetation with streams, create irresistible scenic beauty. It is one of the top reasons of visiting Ladakh that give you the feeling of being in Paradise. 

2. Vibrant and Local Festivals

Visit Ladakh with tour operators in India to witness the vibrant local festivals celebrated with much enthusiasm that resembles the Indo-Tibetan culture. The unique, vibrant and auspicious festivals of Losar, Naro Nasjal, Hemis, Kalachakra, Tak, Dosmoche and Phyang will be a treat to your eyes. The masked Lamas thumping on the musical sound of drums and trumpets is believed to be a unique way of driving away the evil spirit. 

3. High Peaks and Mountain Passes

Ladakh is mostly visited for its trekkable peaks like Stok Kangri, Nun-Kun and Kang-Yatse. The adventurous tourists visit these peaks and mountains for trekking. If you wish to have glimpses of the distant valleys and villages in the midst of Trans-Himalayan ranges, you need to conquer the mountain passes like the Kardung La, Tanglang La, Chang La, Wari La, and Namshang La. 

4. Ancient Buddhist Monasteries and Gompas

The remarkable ancient Buddhist monasteries and Gompas are the major attractions of Ladakh. The popular monasteries of Ladakh like Hemis Monastery, Matho Monastery, Alchi Monastery, Spituk Monastery, Stakna Monastery, Thikshey Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery and Stok Monastery have ancient manuscripts, artistic decor, antique statues, murals and thangkas draw the attention of the tourists. 

5. Photographers’ Delight

The photographer in you can have a treat of dramatic view including mountains, deserts and rivers to be captured through lenses. You can have wonderful scenic moments amidst the heavenly horizons, landscapes, wildlife, blue lakes and rich culture. 

6. Mouth Watering Momos and Thukkpas

If you are a foodie and fond of slurping spicy delicacies then you can try the momos and thukkpas at some Indo-Tibetan food corners or restaurants in the city. The relishing and steamy momos along with thukkpa served with a bowl of red chilli make amazing snack. 

The diversities of Ladakh draw domestic and foreign tourists in large number every year. This heavenly adobe is an excellent holiday destination in Ladakh to escape from stress, pollution and bustling city life. If you want to relax and rejuvenate amidst nature then visit Ladakh.

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