Also called the ‘lake of nine corners’, Naukuchiatal is a small hill station in Nainital district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The lake is 175 feet deep and is situated at 1220 m above sea level. It is surrounded by hills covered in trees and shrubs. With the dimensions of the lake measuring at 983 m, 693 m and 40.3 m of length, breadth and depth respectively, it is also the deepest lake in all of Nainital region. This majestic beauty can be witnessed even from various Naukuchiatal hotels and resorts which make the most of the beautiful view and try to capture the essence of it in the way they build and face their establishment towards the lake.
This small enchanting place situated at close corners from Nainital with a distance of only 36 km between them, offers an opportunity for angling and bird watching too among other things. The other things include paragliding, fishing, rowing, paddling or yachting. And the fun and adventure does not stop here. You could have a nice open picnic by the lake or enjoy the rare adventures of parasailing and exploring the lake in all its glory going far deep and wide. The lake is fed by the source of an underground perennial spring. Or you could go for the Tal walk; a three and a half kilometre walk around the periphery of the lake. This is the complete experience as you come one on one with the nature and experience and feel the mild subtle breeze passing the lake, the scent of fresh flowers and grass, the songs of various species and kinds of birds you never saw or heard before which after this experience will definitely increase your interest in birds and the sheer joy of enjoying the beautiful adventure. Take enough fluids, a first aid kid and a pair of binoculars along with you.
Naukuchiatal is no stranger to tourists and travellers hovering around their cities or lakes. With its breathtaking beauty, Nainital has the world bowing to its charm. Business is growing from fine dining restaurants to lodging hotels and resorts to street vendors and shops to various other sources contributing heavily to the Tourism of the state. There has been a boon on accommodation in Naukuchiatal with the most beautiful jaw dropping resorts, 5 star hotels and even reasonably budget hotels in Naukuchiatal. There are also many places to eat and enjoy the serene beauty of the beautiful valleys and lake of Naukuchiatal before you rest your tired bones from all the adventures of the day.
Naukuchiatal is a tourist favourite and to make the place even more interesting they organise the ‘escape festival’ every year in the month of May. The escape festival is a festival of music and art where a variety of artists all over the world ranging from photographers, painters, tattoo artists, graffiti artists and music artists of all genre come together and display their art. Come around this time to infuse your adventurous journey with a little bit of music and art.
