Nainital is a spectacular hill station lying in the
foothills of Kumaon ranges in the Himalayas. Its picturesque
location, splendid misty Naini lake, pleasant climate, gorgeous
viewpoints and enchanting ropeway rides attract tourists throughout
the year. For your comfortable stay, there are numerous affordable
and luxurious hotels near Corbett Park which is just 60 kilometres
from Nainital. Beyond the natural beauty of Nainital, it is also the
house of many beautiful serene temples which are a must-visit! Here
are some of them:
- Naina Devi Temple: This colourful Shrine is dedicated to goddess Naina Devi. This holy Hindu temple is located on the Naina hillock which is at the northern end of the beautiful Naini Lake. It is believed that this temple was built in the 15th century and was renovated in the 19th century. There are many mysterious stories regarding the eyes(nayna) of Devi and due to this reason, the lake, the temple, and the town have its name. The roads near the temple are dotted with many shops selling prasad and pooja items. Thousands of tourist visit this temple to seek the blessings of the Goddess.
- Mukteshwar Temple: This is one of the oldest and historical temples of Nainital dedicated to Lord Shiva. This 16th-century old Hindu temple is perched on a hilltop at an elevation of 2312 metres above sea level. The strategic location of this temple gives a panoramic view of the gorgeous surroundings. The white marble Shiva linga covered with the copper yoni, and the statues of three major Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh together are rarely seen. This peculiarity attracts devotees from the entire nation.
- Hanuman Garhi Temple: This is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman which was built in the year 1950 by an avid devotee of Lord Hanuman, Neem Karoli Baba. This hilltop temple is located at an elevation of 6400 feet above sea level on the south side of Tallital. It has a unique Idol in which Lord Hanuman is splitting his chest to reveal the images of Lord Rama and Sita residing in his heart. Best time to visit this temple is during evening hours when you can see the mesmerising view of the sunset. Just don't miss out this opportunity!
- Pashan Devi Temple: This beautiful stone sculpture is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is situated at a beautiful location near Naini Lake at Thandi Sadak. This calm and serene place has an eternal flame which is burning here from the time the temple was constructed. Devotees offer clothes and Sindoor to Maa Durga and visit this temple to relish the divine aura of the goddess and for the fulfilment of their wishes.
- Kainchi Dham: Kainchi temple is a Hanuman temple located in Kainchi Ashram built by Neem Karoli Baba in the year 1962. This is a very calm and rejuvenating pilgrimage centre located at an elevation of 1400 metre above sea level. This well maintained and peaceful temple is surrounded by gorgeous mountains, trees and a river flowing beside it. Since this temple was built on 15th June, this day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and it is estimated that around one lac devotees visit this temple on this day.
The
soothing aura and the divinity of these temples will surely calm your
mind. After paying a visit to these temples you can return to your
Corbett park hotel which is famous for its good service and
Hospitality.
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