Famously known as the 'City of Lakes', the largest being Naini lake in the heart of the city, Nainital is the largest town in the Kumaon region, occupying a forested valley at the foothills of outer Himalayas. The story dates back to 1839 when P. Baron, an Englishman, accidentally discovered the lake at Nainital. Captivated by the beauty of the place, he decided to build a European Colony on the shores of the lake.
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Famously known as the 'City of Lakes', the largest being Naini lake in the heart of the city, Nainital is the largest town in the Kumaon region, occupying a forested valley at the foothills of outer Himalayas. The story dates back to 1839 when P. Baron, an Englishman, accidentally discovered the lake at Nainital. Captivated by the beauty of the place, he decided to build a European Colony on the shores of the lake.