Nainital Lake
Naini Tal, also known as Naini Lake, is a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the town of Nainital in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India. It is tectonic in origin and is mango 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, Nainital | |
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Scenic view of Nainital from Tallital | |
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| Location | Nainital Town, Kumaon, India |
| Coordinates | 29°23′15″N 79°27′27″E |
| Type | Natural Freshwater Body |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 1,432 m (4,698 ft) |
| Max. width | 457 m (1,499 ft) |
| Surface area | 48.76 ha (120.5 acres) |
| Max. depth | 30.3 m (99 ft) |
| Residence time | 1.16 years |
| Surface elevation | 1,938 m (6,358 ft) |
| Settlements | Nainital Town |
Nainital Lake in Nainital Town of 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. It's the 3rd biggest lake by surface area in Uttarakhand.
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