All you need to know about the Naini Lake
Situated in the middle of the city of Nainital in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Naini Lake is number one in the list of top tourists' attractions in Nainital. Due to these, the considerable number of hotels in Nainital mall road near the lake has come up over the years. 1. Location The kidney-shaped Naini Lake is located amidst picturesque mountains on three sides. On the northwestern side, there is Naini Peak southwestern side there is Tiffin Point and snowcapped Himalayan Mountains on the north. 2. History Naini Lake was discovered by English businessman Mr. P Baron while he was on a hunting expedition. In Hindu scriptures like Skanda Purana, the lake is mentioned as TririshiSarovar. It is believed in Hindu mythology, that three great sages Atri, Pulastya, and Pulana who used to meditate in this place dug a hole and it got filled up by water to form the Naini Lake. 3. Activities to Indulge In Boating is very popular among the tourists visiting the p