Dotted with lakes (Nainital Lake, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal,
Khurpatal, Sattal), Nainital hass earned the epithet of ' The
Lake District' of India '.
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The most prominent of the lakes is Nainital Lake ringed
by hills. In Nainital Lake option of boating through yachts,
paddle boats and traditional rowing boats are available.
Nainital Lake obtains flows from the catchments, which consist
of the hill slopes and springs. This captivating lake is a major
tourist spot in Nainital, as it provides tourists with opportunities
of boating and yachting though swimming is banned in the lake
now.
Nainital Lake forms the nub of the beauty of Nainital. Naini
Lake is within a perimeter of nearly 2 miles. Girdled
by lofty hills studded with attractive villas and cottages.
The exquisiteness of this lake is doubly magnified during the
night when its sparkling waters flirt with the numerous lights
hanging on its edges, and lend it an unbelievably beautiful
magical aura.
There are also opportunities for yachting, boating and paddling
that makes it equally enticing during the day.
The nucleus of Nainital’s exquisite beauty is beautiful lake.
In the day, mirrored in its waters stand seven proud hills,
dotted with pretty cottages and villas. This reflection alone
holds one spell bound. More beautiful than this however is the
lake at night when the myriads of bulbs from the hill sides
and quite a large number hanging near the lake’s edge stab their
magic light into its waters.
ABOUT
NAINITAL LAKE :-
The depth of this lake is said to range between a maximum 28
metres and a minimum of 6 metres. Most Important Characteristics
of the town Nainital has some unique features and physical characteristics.
By far the greatest attraction is provided by the lake Naini.
Flowing on the base of rising peaks. Seven hills encircle the
Nainital lake which are known as Ayarpata (2,235 metres); Deopata
(2,273 metres); Handi Bandi (2,139 metres); Cheena (2,611 metres);
Alma (2,270 metres); Laria Kanta (2,481 metres) and Sher-ka-Danda
(2,217 metres). Of these, Ayarpata is so called from Ayar tree
(Andromeda ovalifolia) and Handi Bandi from the echo (or devil's
laughter) which it is said can be heard here. Sher-ka-Danda
means the tiger's ridge and Laria Kanta is said to have been
named after some forgotten goddess.
The Alma ridge has been named after the famous battle of Alma,
fought during the Crimean war. The soldiers who fought in this
battle were stationed in Nainital during 1857. The lake presents
a view which lingers in memory. All around the lake is wide
road, the Mall, now known as G. B. Pant Marg, which is crowded
by pedestrian and rickshaw traffic. All this is mirrored up
and brightly reflected in the glittering blue waters of the
lake.
History
of the Nainital Lake
There are many mythological stories related to this lake, especially
its origin. The first story states that Naini Lake was earlier
known as ‘Tri-Rishi-Sarovar’, meaning 'the lake of
the three sages'. Three sages - Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha
- of the saptirshi group landed in Naintal, during a pilgrimage,
and did not find water to drink. They dig the ground and worshipped
there, for getting water at the spot. The Naini Lake is also
mentioned in the Skanda Purana as the Tri Rishi Sarovar.
Eagle View of Nainital Lake 1885
View looking south across Naini Tal Lake from the north end
Photograph of Nainital from the Macnabb Collection (Col James
Henry Erskine Reid): Album of views of 'Naini Tal' taken in
1885.
It is believed that the worship of the three sages resulted
in filling up of the dug hole with water, drawn from the sacred
Mansarovar Lake. Hence, the localities’ consider it sacred to
take a dip in Naini Lake. The historical records say that the
lake was discovered in 1839, when Mr. P. Barron, a British businessman,
came across this lake on a hunting expedition. A news magazine,
the Englishman Calcutta, also reported its discovery. Whatever
be the myths and records, the fact is that, today, the life
of Nainital's people revolves around Naini Lake. All the elite
hotels are in the lake’s vicinity and it is also a popular recreational
spot.
Naini Tal Lake, 1885
View of NainiTal Lake, looking north-west from the eastern hills
Photograph of Nainital from the Macnabb Collection (Col James
Henry Erskine Reid): Album of views of 'Naini Tal' in 1885.
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