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Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. Edit
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Originally conceptualized by Baj Bahadur Chand, a contemporary of the Mughal king Aurangzeb, Nanda Devi Melas are celebrated at many places in Kumaon. Almora, Nainital, Nauti, Dandidhara, Munsyari and Ranikhet are among the most notable venues. The procession carrying the Dola of Nanda Devi in Almora witnesses huge crowds of devotees. People pray for prosperity, both material and spiritual, at the fair.
Nanda Devi Fair, Nainital
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Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
March to June.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Nainital is well connected by a road network and national highways- 87. The tourist can reach to Nainital by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
BUS : The nearest bus stand is at Tallital, located just a km from the heart of Nainital. Nainital is well-connected by an extensive network of roads to Delhi, Bareilly, Almora, and Ranikhet. The bus charge varies between Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.
Train : Nainital does not have a train station. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, which is 35 km away from Nainital. Delhi (Ranikhet Exp), Lucknow (Bagh Exp) and Bareilly (Bagh Exp)are directly connected with Kathgodam by rail. Taxi fare from Kathgodam to Nainital is about Rs 600.
Air : There is no airport in Nainital. The Pantnagar Airport is the nearest air base to Nainital, which is located at a distance of 71 km. This airport is connected to the Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi by frequent flights. Besides, it is connected to all the major destinations of India. Taxis are available from this airport to Nainital. Pantnagar Airport : 91-5944-233685, 91-5944-233760.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Nainital – 05942-235847.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
