A Perfect Vacation In Nainital

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Escape from the noise and air polluted city and away from home to enjoy a few days with your family. Plan your trip well in advance! The first step is to decide about the place you want visit and once decided - chalk out your budget. The very first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a vacation is a cool place with many scenic points. What can be more hypnotising than the beauty of Nainital?

The hill station of Nainital is situated at the foothill of the Kumaon in Uttarakhand. With many lakes scattered on its soil, this hill station is named a ‘Lake District’ of India. Tourists from many countries flock to this town to enjoy the pleasant weather and superb beauty. The best time to visit Nainital is in the months of March to June. Gear up for an enjoyable Nainital holiday!

Planning
Once decided about your trip to Nainital, the next step is to decide your travel. You can travel to Nainital by Air, Road or Train. Decide about your stay as to the days you would like this holiday to last.
Nainital is a centre of attraction for the ...
... tourists and is crowded the year around. For this journey, make your reservation in advance. You can do booking online also, there are many tour and travel websites that can provide you with the necessary information. You can easily access the information online and jot the plan according to your budget for the long awaited Nainital holiday.

Climate
Once you are done with your travel planning, you need to concentrate on your baggage. The content of your baggage will depend on the month in which you plan your trip.

1. Summer is moderately hot between March and May. The temperature ranges from 14 degree C to 30 degree C. The flowers are in full bloom and the sweet smell engulfs the place making it very enchanting. Pack your bag with light cotton and light woollen clothes.

2. Nainital experiences a moderate rainfall from the month of June till September. It brings rejuvenating freshness to the place. The land is covered with green carpet. Sitting in your balcony watching the rain fall on the grass is refreshing.

3. October marks the start of winter and it lasts till February. Winters are extremely cold here with the temperature diving down to 0 degree C. The temperature may fall to sub – zero in January. Winter is marked with heavy snowfall and the peaks are covered with snow making the place awesome. This is the best time for the cameras to click and roll. It is an experience of a heaven on Earth! Heavy woollen clothes and warm clothes is a must for your baggage.

Accommodation
There are a number of good resorts and hotels in Uttarakhand from a three star to a five star which ever that suits your budget. The hotels have swanky and well furnished rooms with modern amenities. Most of the hotels have library with books that enlighten the guest about the historic and cultural significance of the place.

If you have a pet and you cannot think of leaving him behind then you can take him with you as a few hotels in Uttarakhand are pet friendly and have lodging and kennel arrangement for your pet. You may have to follow some rules and pay some extra cash. A vacation with your pet will be memorable.

Places to visit
Cheena Peak, Mukteshwar Temple, Naini Lake, Naini Devi Temple, Hedakhan Ashram, Shitla Mandir and Hanuman Garhiare some of the most visited places.

Animal lovers can visit the Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo. It is a home to many rare animals like Palm Civet Cat, Siberian Tiger, Ghoral, Silver Pheasant, Wolf, Rose ringed Parakeet, Himalayan Black Bear, Hill Fox and Sambhal.

Sports
Trekking, river rafting, sailing, yachting, canoeing, skydiving, paragliding and rock climbing are some of the activities enjoyed in Nainital. These sports are not only thrilling but are also a booster to your confidence.

Aerial Ropeway or Cable Car is another attraction in Nainital.

It has a heavenly view on earth. This place is a MUST for nature lovers, photographers and solace seekers. Enjoy your Holiday in Nainital!