Kumaon is a paradise for
adventure sports. The sheer variety ranging from
mountaineering (Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba, Nanda Devi,
Kamet, Pindari, Sahastrataal, Milam, Kafni, Khatling,
Gaumukh), trekking, skiing (Auli, Dayara, Bugyal,
Munsyari, Mundali),
Skating.
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| Naini
Tal
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 Season : Round the year
Located in the heart of Nainital, it offers boating
facilities on its emerald waters. Boat Club provides
strip-sailed yachts with a professional yachtsman to do
the sailing. One can also enjoy horse riding on the
tree-shaded bridle path around the lake. Legend has it
that while Lord Shiva was carrying the body of his
consort Sati, who jumped into the sacrificial fire or
Havankund which was organized by her father Daksha
Prajapati, her (Sati's) eyes dropped out at his place
and thus the place came to be known as Nayana Tal or
Nainital.
Permits for angling can be obtained from
Executive Officer, Nagar Palika,
Nainital. |
| Naukaucia Tal
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Season : Round the
year
Situated at an altituted of 1,219 mts. , it is
a beautiful nine cornered lake ideal for fishing and
watching migratory birds. Accomodation is available in
tourist Rest House & private
resorts. |
| Bhim Tal
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 Season : Round the year
The town of Bhim Tal is situated around a huge lake.
It is 11 kms. from Bhowali. The lake is with an island.
The name of Bhim Tal is linked to the legendary Pandava
Prince, Bhima and Lord Shiva. Boating facilities are
available. Tourist Rest House and Zila Parishad Dak
Bungalow exist.
Lake Length 1677.5m
Lake Depth
26.6 m
There is an island within the lake.
Catchment area is about 12 sq. km
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| Khurpa
Tal
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Season : Round the
year
A real paradise for anglers, the lake is
inhabitated by numerous fishes. It is 10 kms. from
Nainital and is surrounded by green terraced
fields. |
| Sat Tal
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 Season : Round the year
At a distance of 22 kms. from Nainital, Sat Tal
constitutes of seven interconnecting lakes and forms one
of the most picturesque resorts in the Kumaon hills. It
is well connected by bus services and conducted tours
from Nainital. |
| Shyamal
Tal
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 Season : Round the year
Shyamla Tal is 132 kms. from Pithoragarh and 58 kms.
from Champawat. Swami Vivekanand Ashram is located here
at the bank of the lake. The blue coloured lake of
Shyamla Tal is spread over an area of about one & a
half sq. kms. This place has some ruins dating back to
the days of the early Chand rulers and others which are
associated with the Pandavas. |
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