Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural resources. 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 a varied topography. Some of the important places in the district are Nainital,Haldwani, Kaladhungi,Ramnagar,Bhowali,Ramgarh,Mukteshwar,Bhimtal,Sattal and Naukuchiatal . Nainital’s unending expense of scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature.

Nainital is situated 1938 Meters or 6,360 ft, above sea level.Nainital in Uttaranchal. and Srinagar in Kashmir are comparable as both have lake and mountain scenery.The two towns are nevertheless different in morphological structure and setting. While Srinagar has urban core off the Dol lake, the Naini has the entire town around it. Besides the hill resorts of Almora, Ranikhet and Kausani complexes, proximity to markets of the populous Ganga plain add immensely to the value of this centres.

Nainital's peripheral tourist zone extends upto MulwaTal to the east where Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukachiatal have recently developed as tourist centres. These resorts have grown up as additional recreational grounds and can provide even to casual visitors holiday activities, canoeing and yachting. Like other hill resorts, Nainital attracts visitors during summer and autumn. A slow and steady tourist influx gets going by the second week of April and this influx gathers moment turn by mid May. The tourist rush in at its peak during second half of May and all through June predominantly belonged to the class of princes. aristocrats and business magnates, but now persons belonging to middle class strata of society also visit the town during the season in large numbers.

	Naini Retreat Once the residense of the Maharajas of Philibhit, the Naini Retreat is a majestic building exuding an 'old world charm', that houses the most modern luxuries you could ask for.Just 1 km from the mall, Naini Retreat is situated on the picturesque Ayarpatta Slopes overlooking tha Naini lake. Providing a breathtaking view at an altitude of 1995 metres. Tasteful bedrooms, an intimate dining room everlooking the valley, a well-equipped fitness centre, a huge conference hall and the view of the Himalayas go towards the makings of a complete experience.An experience to reawaken the pleasure of living with a trek into the mountains, a golfing date at the regal, 100-year old, Raj Bhawan Golf Course, a special cultural evening featuring performances by traditional Kumaoni artists.
	Manu Maharani Set on a hillock, the lodge offers a spectacular view of the lake. Being just 5 mins away from the mall, the lodge caters to those who wish to be on their own and at the same time with the crowd. It has 15 well appointed rooms with all modern amenities. A multi-cuisine restaurant taking care of the in house guests. The lodge has a tea garden where an open bon fire keeps the guests warm and cozy in the cold winter nights.