A Sip of Nirvana in the Company of Man’s Best Friend
Nestled in the foothills of Himalayas about 6 hours drive from New Delhi is Naukuchiyatal, a small hilly town with all its lazy atmosphere and nuances. The drive from Delhi takes one through the Jim Corbett country and you can easily catch a glimpse of the beautiful and serene flora and fauna as you drive through the beautiful, comfortable road to Naukuchiyatal. A welcoming peaceful hideaway conveniently nested in the green lush Himalayan foothills welcomes visitors to its supreme serene and beautiful atmosphere. The sweet chirping of the birds and their birdsongs along the way are unavoidable and one can catch the full richness of the beautiful species of birds as one travels on the journey towards Naukuchiyatal. The drive to Naukuchiyatal is very peaceful, smooth and comfortable and is an excellent weekend getaway from the hustle bustle of the Metropolitan Delhi and surrounding cities.
Naukuchiyatal lies at the foothills of the central Himalayan (Kumaon) region. Nainital the queen of Kumaon is about 1 hour journey by road and is much cooler place climatically. Jim Corbett the famous Tiger reserve is also close by. Guests can indulge themselves in activities like Skydiving, hot air balloon rides, kayaking and also take the pleasure of excellent bicycle rides in the meandering wooded hills. The word “Naukuchiyatal” literally means nine cornered lake. Local folklore has it that whoever sees all the nine corners of the Naukuchiyatal lake from a single point of view attains Nirvana.
