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Nainital
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Nainital is a town in the Indian state of Uttaranchal and headquarters of Nainital District in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalaya. Situated at an altitude of 1938 meters above sea-level, Nainital is set in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake, approximately 2 miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains, of which the highest are Naina on the north, Deopatha on the west, and Ayarpatha on the south. As of 2001 India census India, Nainital had a population of 38,559.
There are many famous places in city. Naina Devi Temple, destroyed by the Landslip of 1880 and later rebuilt, is located on the northern shore of Naini Lake. St. John in the Wilderness, established in 1844, is located on the north end of town, about half a mile north-west of the Naina Devi temple. Naina peak is the highest peak in the town, with an altitude of 2615 meters and at a walking distance of 6 kilometers from north end of the town.
Nainital is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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