Nainital is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is also divisional Headquarter of Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand State. It is an ideal lake resort, which rises to a height of nearly 1,938 metres or 6,358 feet above the sea level. It has a unique topography. It is placed in the midst of a valley, which contains a `pear-shaped lake`, with a perimeter of nearly 2 miles. Nestled in the lap of the central Himalaya Mountains, Nainital belongs to the Kumaon region. On the northern side Naina (2,615 m (8,579 ft)), Deopatha (2,438 m (7,999 ft)) and Ayarpatha (2,278 m (7,474 ft)) lie on the west and south parts respectively. Climate of Nainital is quite soothing.

Popular myth is common that is related to Nainital, Uttarkhand. In Indian mythology, Nainital is regarded as one of the 64 Shakti Peethas. Instance also can be cited. For example in the Manas Khand of the Skanda Purana, Nainital Lake is known as Tri-Rishi-Sarovar, which provides hint of the story of 3 sages (or rishis). They are namely Pulastya, Atri, and Pulaha. It is believed that when they did not find water in Nainital, they dug a huge hole at the site where this lake is presently located and fills it with water which has been brought from the sanctum lake of Tibet namely Manasarovar. If one takes a dip into this Naina Lake one can get the same effect as they would accumulated from holy Manassarovar.

Tourism in Nainital
Nainital is a famous tourist spot. Most important places to visit are the Naini Lake and Tririshi Lake. It serves as a wonderful place for holidaying. For the amusement of tourists special boating facilities have been offered to the tourists. The Cheena Peak or the Naina Peak are the other captivating places. The snow-clapped mountain ranges of Himalayas and also the Nainital Valley also serve as a good place for visiting. Devotees also visit the Hanumangarh temple. One can offer prayer and also enjoy the sunset from this temple premises.

There are other attractions of Nainital, Uttarkhand as well. The north end of Naini Lake, an attractive locale of Nainital, is popularly known Mallital. Southern end is called Tallital which have a bridge. It is famous as Danth which house a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and also post office. On the northern shore of the Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple is constructed. Although it was dilapidated in the year 1880 due to a landslide it was again built in the later period. St. John Church is another place of interest in Nainital, Uttarkhand. The church is one of the ancient buildings of the place. The church of St. John was formed in the year 1844. The church has derived its name from Daniel Wilson, the then Bishop of Kolkata. It was he who laid the foundation of this church.

Governor`s House, better known as Raj Bhavan is a landmark of Nainital. Previously it was called Government House. It was founded in the year 1899. Famous architect F.W. Stevens planned its design in the Victorian Gothic domestic style. This majestic edifice comprises of a 2-storied house with near about one hundred and thirteen rooms, a huge garden, golf links and a swimming pool. The snow view of the Nanda Devi is another beautiful sight for the tourist. It rises to a height of nearly 2,270 m or 7,448 ft above the sea level. On clear day, it treats the tourists with the spectacles of the snow clapped lofty Himalayan Mountains like Trisul Mountains, Nanda Devi, and Nanda Kot.

In the sprawling open area there is Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo. This is a place of interest, which lies at a distance of nearly 1 km away from bus stand. It rises to a height of near about 2100 meters with extensive open space area. It is an ideal abode of animals like Leopard, monkeys, Himalayan black bear, Siberian Tiger, Palm civet cat, Wolf, Silver Pheasants, Rose ringed Prakeet, Ghoral, Hill Fox, Sambhar, Barking Deer. The zoo is closed for public viewing on Monday every week. Besides on all the National holidays and also on festivals like Holi and Diwali no one is allowed to visit the zoo. In the recent times Caves Garden has drawn the admiration of tourists who visit Nainital, Uttarkhand. It is positioned in Sukha Tal, which is almost 1 Km from Mallital lying close to Kumaun University Campus.

Other places of interests in the surrounding are Sanjay Park, Cheel Chakkar,Birla Mandir Peak, Alma Peak, Naukuchiatal. One can reach beautiful cities in the nearby like Bageshwar District, Almora, Kausani, Pithoragarh District.