The kumaon Hills have been long known for their idyllic beauty. Here are some of the most beautiful resorts in north India and Nainital, a 100 year old city, is a beautiful settlement situated near a blue-green lake. This is the Naini Lake. Close by, Ramgarh is known for the luscious quality of its apples.

Ranikhet is a perennial favourite, encircled by snow-peaks and surrounded by pine forests. Lower, in the foothills, is the Corbett National Park- original Kipling country where the tiger reigns the forest, and little hideouts provide environment for an enchanting holiday. At the center of Nainital is Nainilake, a water. The State Astronomical Observatory can be reached by foot or pony back, and the views of the distant plains from here are spectacular. En route is Hanumangarh, a temple in picturesque surroundings with pleasant picnic environs. Another very lovely place for relaxing amidst nature's bounty is Sanjay park (Manora Manorum) , a botanical park, or Cheel Chakkar, a small hillock close to a serpentine bend on the road, and close to Runsi, Nainital's horticultural centre, Also interesting is Gufa Mahadev, a cave temple dedicated to Shiva, close to the Sepoydhara spring. Places to see from high points are Laria Kanta, Birla Mandir Peak, Snow View, Alma Peak, China Peak (Naina Peak), Camel's Back and Handi Bhandi.

At the little distance from Nainital are other lakes. Sat Tal. Bhimtal, is larger than Naini lakes, has a beautiful island and restaurants. Naukuchiaatal, is a vast lake, pristinely clean and pleasant. Ramgarh, is well known for its orchards, and Mukteswar, is a celebrated scenic spot overlooking the Himalayan ranges