Nanital district is aptly called the "Lake District" of India. Nanital, one of the three largest lakes here, is also known as "Tri-Rishi Sarovar" and resembles silvery disch held in cupped. The presiding deity here is the goddess "Naina Devi" who is much revered by the hill and from whom the place derives its name.

According to one legend, the lake was created by the rishis Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha from the waters of the sacred Mansarovar lake. It is thus often, referred to as the smaller Mansarovar.

Today Nanital has developed into one of the most popular resorts, far beyond the summer retreat the British settlers has originally planned. It has the advantages of year round activities to suit the diverse tastes of a wide range of tourists.

Nanital has a number of attractive places like Lake-Tour in which you can enjoy a number of lakes called Bhimtal, Sat-Tal, Naukulhi Tal and other, the spot of scenic beauty of Kumaon, Called , Ranikhet, Almora & Kausani are also connect by buses run daily by local travel agents & tour operator. They may take half at Kausani.

The Mall forms a popular promenade to which people go through in the evening. The hills surrounding the lake from popular excursions for day-long picnics of these, Naina Peak 6 Km., is the highest and one can reach by an easy trek. Snow view 2.5 Km. is the most popular peak, which is also accessible by a rope way carriage from the Mall.

3 Km. A religious centre (1951 mt) built by a famous saint, Neem Karauli Baba, is dedicated to Hanuman, and contains a 12 feet tall image of the deity.