Nainital Lake, Nainital

Nainital Lake, Nainital (India)

Nainital also known as Naini Lake is a natural freshwater body situated amidst the township of Nainital in Kumaon. It is tectonic in origin and is kidney shaped or crescent shaped and has an outfall at the southeastern end. Nainital along with other lakes of Kumaon is integral to tourism and recreation in Kumaon. The lake is also an integral part of Kumaoni folklore. Nainital Lake in the Nainital district often called the Lake District of India is one of the four important lakes of Kumaon the other three are Sattal Lake Bhimtal Lake and Naukuchiyatal Lake.