Mystique Mukteshwar: Nature’s paradise

THIS sleepy and quaint hill station reminded me of the legendary hunter and author Jim Corbett who was invited to get rid of the man eating tiger at Mukteshwar. Temple tiger, as the man eater was dubbed, brought alive the scenic beauty of the place. Jim Corbett gave us a graphic description of this scenic spot. So, when I paid a visit to Nainital, in the month of Feb-March, I couldn’t resist my temptation to feel the fragrance of this hill station.    
Nestled in the lap of Kumaon Hills at an altitude...

Naukuchiatal and Bhimtal: Enchanting beauty

ANY trip to Nainital is incomplete without savouring the pristine beauty of Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal. When I visited nainital for the first time in 2007, we headed to ranikhet and somehow missed Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal. So this time since we had plenty...

Nainital: The Lake city in the hills

FEBRUARY was ending. So was the winter chill in Delhi. Sun was showing its all might. We thought of a quick escape during Holi into the hills. Hills calling! The idea clicked in my mind and discussed with my eve ready wife. With Holi on Friday, we took off on Thursday and headed towards the hills in the wee hours of Thursday (March 1). Two families with six members including my six year old son would make a good company. Our driver was...