Nainital is a beautiful hill district situated in the Central Himalayas and is known as India's 'Lake District' because numerous lakes are spread across it's boundaries. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills. Blessed with salubrious climate and scenic beauty, the town is a popular destination and attracts tourists around the year from India and abroad. Nainital is 34 Km from Kathgodam, the gateway of Kumaon and the terminus of North Eastern Railway. It is 304 km from Delhi, capital of India, and 388 km from Lucknow. Some of the important places in the district are Nainital, Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Ramnagar, Bhowali, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal.