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Nainital, which is nestled amidst the Kumaon Hills, is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Uttarakhand. This hill station is built around a uniquely mango shaped lake known as the 'Naini Lake'(hence the name, Nainital. Tal means 'lake' in local language.). Nainital is also known as City of Lakes, other lakes that you can visit near Nainital are the Sariyatal Lake, Bhimtal Lake, and Khurpatal Lake. Nainital is situated at an altitude of 1938 km above sea level and has a pleasant climate all year round. Nainital has quite a few hilltops that offer extraordinary views of the city and its surrounding regions to the visitors. These include Naina Peak, Tiffin Top, and Snow View Point, all of which are very popular tourist spots. Nainital is something to offer to each visitor whether you are going for the climate, adventure, food, lakes or shopping.
Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in Uttarakhand. Rich in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers. Corbett Tiger Reserve has captured the imagination of many with its diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The park was first named as the 'Hailey National Park' and was later renamed as 'Corbett National Park' after James Edward Corbett the noted hunter turned conservationist of the area. The streams, rivers and ridges crisscrossing the terrain, present Corbett with a remarkable variety of landscapes. The most famous of Corbett's wild residents are the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Asiatic Elephant. In addition to that with over 550 species of avifauna Corbett is one of the richest bird regions of the Country and has been declared as an 'Important Bird Area' (IBA) by Birdlife International.
Mussoorie, also known as Queen of The Hills, is nestled amidst the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges. Situated at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, it has a cool, pleasant climate throughout the year and is a popular retreat from the heat of the plains. The pristine, natural beauty of Mussoorie makes it a very popular choice of holiday for couples and honeymooners Mussoorie has a picturesque view of extensive Himalayan snow ranges to the northeast and glittering views of the Doon Valley to the South. Mussoorie is among those places where footprints of the British Past left on Indian Territory could still be seen. Must visit spots in Mussoorie are Jwala Devi Temple, Mussoorie Lake, Kempty Falls, Camel's Back Road, Gun Hill, Cloud's End, Christ Church and The Mall.