Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalayan necklace, blessed with scenic natural splendour and varied natural resources. Nainital is situated at a height of 1938 meters from sea level. Modern Nainital was founded by Mr. P. Barron, an English Businessman, in the year 1839.
Dotted with lakes, Nainital has earned the epithet of ‘Lake District’ of India. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini Lake ringed by hills. Nainital has varied a topography. Some of the important places in the district are Nainital, Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Ramnagar, Bhowali, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal. Nainital’s unending expanse of scenic beauty is nothing sort of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother Nature.