Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Naukuchiatal


Location: In Nainital district of Uttarakhand, 26 km from Nainital

About Naukuchiatal

Located at the foothills of the Kumaon Mountains, Naukuchiatal is perhaps the most picturesque lake in Uttaranchal, surrounded by green slopes and oak forests. At an altitude of 1,219 m and just 24 km from Nainital, Naukuchiatal or the 'nine-cornered lake' is fed by an underwater spring. It is believed by the locals that whoever sees all the nine corners of the lake at one shot, attains Nirvana. Pretty views of terraced fields and meadows make this lake destination an enjoyable stopover. Although the lake is the prime attraction here, there are more activities for tourists such as angling, trekking, bird-watching and paragliding.


Sightseeing :
The pristine lake with its green surroundings is the highlight of Naukuchiatal. A beautiful tree-lined path runs along the length of the lake and is the ideal place to soak in the natural beauty. Boats of different types can be hired from the boating stand, just opposite the KMVN resort. Bhimtal, just 4 Km away, is famous for its large lake and boating activities. Sattal is another group of lakes in the same district and is a popular tourist spot.

Naukuchiatal is, perhaps, the most beautiful of all the lakes in Uttarakhand. A unique nine-cornered lake, it is situated 24 km away from Nainital, in the foothills of Kumaon, at an altitude of 1,219 meters. The beautiful lake is alimented by an underwater spring. Naukuchiatal Lake is surrounded by dense oak forests from all the sides. The first sight of this tranquil lake is mesmerizing and eye-soothing, sure to leave you wanting for more. A famous perception amongst the locals is that whoever sees all the corners of the lake at the very first shot attains ‘Nirvana’, a state of complete bliss, delight and peace.

Naukuchiatal is a must-visit for those who love getting lost in the serenity of nature. The enchanting views of meadows and pastures that the lake provides to its visitors make it look more picturesque. This is a perfect place to get away from all the rush of the cities and rejuvenate your body as well as soul. An overview of Naukuchiatal gives an assumption of 'picture-perfect' beauty. The captivating surroundings and varied biodiversity that can be seen in the area within 10 km radius of Naukuchiatal gives it the perception of virtual heaven.

Naukuchiatal is the perfect location to observe and admire the variety of wildlife species the almighty has blessed earth with. It is the place where you can enjoy the becharming compilations of colorful butterflies and the beautiful variety of Himalayan birds. Not simply because of its incomparable beauty, but also because of the uncommon adventurous opportunity it offers, the lake is a hit amongst tourists. Activities like angling, trekking, bird-watching, paragliding and parasailing attract a major chunk of Uttarakhand-visitors to this place.

How to Reach Naukuchiatal
Naukuchiatal is best known for its nine-cornered lake and most of the people visit this lake in conjunction with Nainital. However, if you're planning to spend this weekend at this tranquil destination, you'll find this article of adequate importance. Naukuchiatal is about 26 kms from Nainital, 35km from Kathgodham and 4 kms from Bhimtal.

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  1. Lovely post........! I liked your post very much. Naukuchiatal paragliding is the best for paragliding. Naukuchiatal or ‘lake of nine corners’ is a small hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Touching Cloud Base specialists in Tandem flights, Paragliding Instruction and guiding paragliding trips across India. For more details visit us: http://www.touchingcloudbase.com/naukuchiatal/

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