Can any 1 tell me about nainital n send me a photographs of Nainitals Lakes at([e-mail].)?

Answer 1

Nainital is a town in the Indian state of Uttaranchal and headquarters of Nainital District in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalaya. Situated at an altitude of 1938 m (6,350 ft) above sea-level, Nainital is set in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake, approximately 2 miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains, of which the highest are Naina (also Cheena) (2615 m, or 8,568 ft) on the north, Deopatha (2438 m, or 7,987 ft) on the west, and Ayarpatha (2278 m, or 7,461 ft) on the south. The surrounding scenery "is strikingly beautiful; and from the tops of the higher peaks, magnificent views can be obtained of the vast plain to the south, or of the mass of tangled ridges lying north, bounded by the great snowy range which forms the central axis of the Himalayas." (Imperial Gazeteer of India, volume 18, Oxford University Press, Oxford and London, 1908.)

Nainital has a pleasant climate in the summer (maximum temperature 27°C, or 80°F; minimum temperature 10°C, or 50°F) and sees an influx of tourists mainly from the plains of Northern India. In the winter Nainital receives snowfall between December and February with the temperatures varying between a maximum of 15°C (59°F) and a minimum of -3°C (26°F).

The emerald green lake, the towering hills, the nip in the autumn wind, and the snapping of the chinar leaves underfoot ... there is lots that makes for fond memories of the city of Nainital, for those who come as visitors as well as for those who have a chance to spend a longer time.

Ancient References
Nainital occurs in several ancient myths of India. One of the earliest, from the Manas Khand of the Skand Puran, refers to Nainital Lake as Tri-Rishi-Sarovar, alluding to the story of the three sages (or rishis) who dug a gigantic hole at the location of the present day lake (sarovar = lake) and subsequently inundated it with water siphoned from the holy lake Manasarovar (literally, Lake of the Mind) near Mount Kailas on the other side of the Himalayas in Tibet.

Another myth refers to Naini Lake as one of the 64 Shakti Peeths, where parts of the charred body of Sati (Parvati) fell upon surface of the earth while being carried through the heavens by Lord Shiva. According to lore, the spot where Sati's eyes (or Nain) fell, came to be called Nain-tal or [lake of the eye.] The goddess Shakti is worshipped at the Naina Devi Temple located at the northern end of the present day lake

British Period
The Kumaon Hills came under British rule after the Anglo-Nepal War (1814-16), but the hill station town of Naini Tal (which is how the name was spelt in British times) was only founded in 1841, with the construction of the first European house by P. Barron. Soon the town became a health resort favoured both by soldiers and by people trying to escape the heat of the plains. Later, the town also became the summer residence of the Governor of the United Provinces (later Uttar Pradesh). Government House (now the High Court of Uttaranchal) was built in 1899 by the F.W. Stevens who had also built many Gothic style buildings in Bombay.

In September 1880 a landslide (called the Landslip of 1880) occurred at the north end of the town, burying 151 people. Both the Assembly Rooms and the Naina Devi Temple were destroyed in the disaster. A recreation area known as 'The Flats' was later built on the site and a new temple was also erected.

Nainital Today
Nainital district is home to India's oldest national park, the Jim Corbett National Park, which contains a wide variety of wild life including elephants and tigers.

Nainital is also known for its outstanding educational institutions, although primarily at the school level. St Mary's Convent [1], St Joseph's College [2], Sherwood College [3] Birla Vidyamandir [4] and All Saints' College are the main schools. It is also the seat of Kumaon University. One of the older churches of North India--St. John in the Wilderness--was established here in 1858. There one can view the names of the 151 British nationals killed by the Landslip of 1880. After the landslide the local government took a number of steps to prevent the recurrence of such disasters--a number of Nallas (storm water drains) were constructed and building byelaws were made stricter.

The High Court of Uttaranchal state is also located in Nainital town, as are the headquarters of the Kumaon, one of the two commissionaries of Uttaranchal state. In recent years, academics, geologists, concerned citizens and the judiciary have been alarmed at the rate of new construction in Nainital and its effects on the Naini lake. As a result, efforts have been undertaken to check the deterioration of the lake and its surrounding ecosystem. Desilting of the lake and afforestation of the catchment area have been initiated; however these measures have not been sufficient to cope with the ever increasing pressure on its fragile ecosystem. The number of tourists, and with them the number of vehicles entering the town, is rapidly increasing and this, if not checked, could turn Nainital into a disfigured and despoiled town.

Another beautiful place around Nainital is Mukteshwar - The IVRI is located here. Mukteshwar offers an exotic Himalayan view with its silver crowns

By mail, I shall send you photos of Nainital

Answer 2

Nope, it doesn't look like it.