Nainital - Best Summer Holiday Destination of India

Tourists taking boat ride in Nainital

Away from the heat of northern plains, Nainital is an ideal tourist spot for nature lovers and fun-seekers. This lovely hill station is endued with fascinating natural grandeurs, quality lodging facilities and range of adventurous attractions. Scroll down the page and read more about Nainital tourist attractions.   

Sparkling like a gem in Indian Himalayan stretch, Nainital is a natural paradise being endowed with fascinating natural splendors. It’s one of the oldest and most preferred hill stations of the country, and is a perfect getaway from the ardent plains of North India. The town is set around the legendry Naini Lake, the shape of the lake is of an eye, and that’s why it has been named as Nainital. This beautiful lake is the center of attraction offering wonderful serenity and a range of water activities. Nainital is encircled by seven hills called ‘Saptashring’, which afford stunning scenery and cool climatic conditions. This lovely hill station offers great adventurous activities too, which makes it a perfect getaway for adventure buffs. 

Nainital - A Hill Station of India

There are a lot of things to do while being in Nainital and boating in famous Naini Lake is undoubtedly on the top. Getting through this pristine lake with a traditional boat will let you explore amazing scenery around the lake and enchanting tranquility. Shopping at the Mall and Barna Bazaar is also awesome. These markets are great to buy woolen clothes, socks and souvenirs. If you love adventure, trekking to Naina Peak or Tiffin Top will definitely give you a sheer pleasure. It will not only calm your trekking fantasy but will give you numerous breathtaking views to explore. Moreover, you can head to the ‘Bara Pathar’ for rock climbing.

Other than the mesmerizing Nainital attractions, there are many tourist places around the town which are really worth visiting. Sat Tal, about 20km from Nainital, is a great place for fun-seekers and nature lovers. There are seven small lakes, which offer amazing scenery and a variety of adventures like kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking. Naukuchiyatal is another lake resort at about 26km from Nainital. Untouched natural beauty and great opportunities for bird watching here attract tourists in hoards. You can visit to the beautiful Bhimtal and Kilbury to add more delights to your Nainital visit.  

Boating is very popular in Nainital

Lodging facilities in Nainital are simply superb, and cater almost every style and budget. You could find numerous up-market hotels around Mallital, while the southern side of the town is full of budget-hotels and economical lounges. In category of deluxe Nainital hotels, some much-preferred names are  Manu Maharani, Naini Retreat, Arif Castle, and Sherwani Hillto. If you want a stay at one of budget Nainital hotels, you can consider the names such as Chevron Fairhavens, Vikram Vintage and Elphinston. Make sure you reserve your suited property well ahead, especially when you plan Nainital hotel in peak seasons of March-June and October- January.

Today, numerous travel agencies arrange Nainital holidays as per travelers’ own needs and budget. These packages usually come with all required facilities like accommodation, meals and transportation, and ensure the travelers a pleasant and hassle-free travel experience. Online availability of these packages makes it easy to choose a suited deal with fewer efforts and at comparative rates.

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Ooty – One of the Best Summer Holiday Destinations of India

A Toy Train in Ooty Hill Station

One of the most popular hill stations in India, Ooty sets an ultimate harbor full of emerald hues, sensational panorama and refreshing mountain winds. Popularly dubbed as the ‘Queen of Hills’, this scenic heaven allures honeymooners and nature lovers from far and wide. Undoubtedly, an Ooty tour gives the travelers a sheer pleasure amidst an environmental beauty.

  

Verbalizing India’s incredible beauty, unbeatable charm of peninsular South India immediately pops up in mind.  Like a giant hoagie dipping into the Indian Ocean, this steamy heartland of the subcontinent has all glories of nature and an international touchstone of living facilities. From exotic Goa beaches to Ancient Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu, and Kerala’s Palm-fringed backwaters to upbeat urban jungles of Maharashtra, this splendid slice of India boasts many natural splendors that have long been impressing visitors’ hearts. In this list of impressive natural wonderments, Ooty also has a reputable rank, being one of the most beautiful hills stations in India.

Ooty Hill Station in Tamil Nadu

 Ooty is, in fact, a town, a municipality and the district capital of Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu). Once infested by the Todas, this area came under the supervision of East India Company at the end of 18^th century. It’s well known for the picturesque hill stations and colorful botanical gardens. When Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru visited this wonderful land, he got so much impressed by its beauty, and dubbed it as ‘Queen of Hill Stations’. Today, economy of Ooty is highly dominated by tourism industry as the area attracts millions of tourists from across the world.

A scenic paradise along with a healthy range of flora & fauna, Ooty travel offers the visitors with a sheer pleasure. In addition to a heart-pondering environmental beauty, the area boasts unique sense of tranquility and sereneness. In short, this place is a real heaven for vacationers, especially the honeymooners and adventure lovers. With a plethora of things to do and see, and a year-round pleasant weather, newly-wedded couples can enjoy their first romantic getaways to their fullest. They could spend time strolling through beautiful tea gardens and exploring wonderful scenic vistas. 

Tea Gardens in Ooty

The premium highlights of an Ooty tour include sky touching hill stations, verdant valleys and princely waterfalls. Moreover, Ooty travel gives opportunity to visit countless scenic gardens and parks, and to explore numerous exotic and wild beasts, birds and insects at its wildlife sanctuaries. One more attraction of Ooty tour is a mountain train journey in Udagamandalam that wends its way to several hair-raising curves, timorous tunnels and deep valleys full of beautiful flowers. Trekking on mystic mountains and trailing through dense green forests will also be a never-forgettable experience during your Ooty tour. 

For accommodation, Ooty has a superb range of lodging options – hotels, resorts, inns and private homes, and offers the tourists a quality stay as per their needs and budget. When it comes to get in this popular tourist spot, there are several options available. The nearest airport is the Coimbatore, just 100mk away, where some reputable airlines provide services on daily basis. However, the place can be accessed through rail-network. Mettupalayam is the nearest broad gauge railway head, just 46km away from the place. But the best to arrange an Ooty tour is to buy Ooty packages which include all tour related services and ensure a hassle-free Ooty travel. Visiting some reputable travel sites, you can check Ooty packages available and choose a suitable one for you. 

Ooty Hill Station in India

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India is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Apart from boasting a range of geographical and climatic diversity this country offers plethora of holiday destinations for the tourists. I am mentioning some of the best tourist places in India which one must visit during his India tour.

India is one of the best tourist destinations in the world

Red Fort: This is a large fort located in Delhi, capital of India. This was the fort of Mughals the Muslim rulers of India during 17 and 18th centuries. Situated over a vast area along the bank of river Yamuna in Delhi gives you a wonderful glimpse of the life of the Muslim rulers of India. Here you can see the glory which the Mughal rulers had during the 17^th to 19^th centuries.

Red Fort - Delhi

Lotus Temple: It is also called Bahai-Upasana Temple. You will fall in love with its unique beauty, calmness, utmost cleanness, greenery and tranquility. Really it is wonderful tourist spot of Delhi, don’t miss it I would personally suggest for it. If you like plush green garden with utmost cleanness and tranquility then it is a must visit tourist spot for you. Once you are inside this lotus shaped temple completely made of white marble from outside you can even hear the sound when a pin drop anywhere inside the temple.

Lotus Temple

Golden Temple: Must visit this temple of the Sikhs, if you want to witness the excellent management of a temple by its attendants. Every day thousands of people are served free meals(lunch and dinner) and breakfast and what wonders me despite of such a huge crowd which throngs this world famous temple, you will find it more clean than your own home. Yes really, I personally appreciate this Sikh community for such an excellent maintenance of such a big temple and arrangements done for thousands and lakhs of people who visit this temple every day round the year. Even I have visited this temple thrice despite the fact that it is around 300 miles from my home town. Covered by the golden sheet from outside it looks wonderful in the night.

Golden Temple -  Amritsar

Taj Mahal: It is a big monument which is situated in Agra and is around 150 miles from Delhi. It doesn't need any introduction as everybody knows that it is one of the places out of the Seven Wonders of the World. Here you will see clean and green garden, calm atmosphere, huge structure of this mighty tomb completely made of white marble. It has also been declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

Taj Mahal - Agra

Munnar: It is one of the best holiday destinations of Kerala which you would definitely love to visit. Honeymoon holiday in Munnar has become dream of many young couples worldwide. Honeymoon in this hill station can be one of the most memorable experience which a newly wed couple gets to spend with each other. If you are planning for Munnar honeymoon holiday then it is best to book Munnar honeymoon packages offered by various good travel organizations.

Munnar -  Kerala

Kullu-Manali: Are the gorgeous hill station spots of North India and is one of the most suited destinations for a memorable honeymoon. A Manali honeymoon is all about enjoying the pure natural locales of this glorious hill station. Now plan your honeymoon in Kullu-Manali with Manali honeymoon packages offered by some good tour operators companies. It is the most exotic hill station of India, it is located 240 km from Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

Kullu Manali

Kodaikanal: Kodaikanal is the most sought after honeymoon destination in South India because of its mind blowing scenic beauty and it has the attribute to leave any nature lover mesmerized by its beauty and charms.  It is a wonderful hill station, which stands amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hill. Kodaikanal holidays are always in huge demand among people who prefer a relaxing break from routine life. Kodaikanal is the most beautiful and popular hill station of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the famous Palani Hills in Western Ghats and is known as the Princess of hill stations. Kodaikanal is situated about 7,200 feet above from the sea level.

Kodaikanal - Tamil Nadu

Daarjeeling:  This beautiful hill station which is worldwide famous in the world is located in the north eastern region of the India. It is all what a nature lover seeks be it a natural biodiversity, cultural diversity, peaceful and green region. The main attraction of the Darjeeling is the toy train which runs between Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling and offers a wonderful and awesome travel experience while climbing over the Himalayan Mountains in zigzag way. This toy train also called “Queen of Hills” has been recognized as World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. This place also has other very good attractions for its visitors like Botanical Gardens, Museums, Zoological Parks, adventurous Rope Ways, Observatory Hills, scenic Tea Gardens and so many unique Monasteries and Temples located here and there over this place. Darjeeling is also famous for its world famous unique taste of its “Darjeeling Tea”.

Darjeeling - West Bengal

Shimla:  Shimla is situated in the North-West Himalayas and was the Summer Capital of India during the British ruling era. It is said that it is perhaps the biggest hill station in the world, and is located at an altitude of 2,421 meters above sea level. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, state of India which is a very peaceful, green, and full of bio diversity and cultural diversity. This hill station is world famous and is most sought hill station spot of India.

Shimla - Himachal Pradesh

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