Uttarakhand
Nainital
A lake town in the Kumaon hills, with boating, viewpoints and day trips to quieter villages.
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–NovFrom ₹1,400/day
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Uttarakhand
A lake town in the Kumaon hills, with boating, viewpoints and day trips to quieter villages.
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