Situated in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, is this quaint little Lake, Naukuchiatal. Naukuchiatal, as the name suggests, is a lake with 9 corners. It is believed that Lord Brahma created the Naukuchiatal after a long Tapasya by the locals in need of water. Legend has it that all nine corners of Naukuchiatal can never be seen at the same time while standing on the ground, and if someone succeeds in doing it, he/shall attain Nirvana.
While the legendary mythical tales around Naukuchiatal is one reason to visit this peaceful and relaxing hill town, the abundance of adventure sports available in the area will totally be a great reason for you to visit. Here are some adventure sports in Naukuchiatal that you just can’t miss:
- Paragliding
Paragliding is the biggest attraction of Naukuchiatal. If you are also an adrenaline junkie, you must ditch the crowd in Bir this season and head to Naukuchiatal for the best views for paragliding. The clear blue water of the lake and the tall Himalayan peaks look astonishing while you hang in the air appreciating their exquisite beauty.
- Kayaking
If you are someone who enjoys boating and everything related to it, Naukuchiatal is the place for you. Beat the tourist crowd of Nainital and travel just a few more kilometers to visit the beautiful lake of Naukuchiatal. Kayaking is one of the many forms of boating available in Naukuchiatal. Take your best buddy and reinvent your friendship over a friendly session of kayaking.
- Trekking
The beauty about Naukuchiatal is that you take any trail and start walking on it, and you will find yourself within the wilderness of the tall mountains, woods and nature. You may be able to spot some unique species of birds as well. Naukuchiatal is surrounded by mountains on all sides and it is exactly what you need for your next hill trekking experience. You can check our other posts on places to see in Naukuchiatal or you can ask our friendly staff about places to see around. Checkout our properties in and around Nainital and book a comfortable and affordable stay with us!
- Zip Lining, Rock Climbing, Repelling.
Naukuchiatal is a paradise for all those who love a whole package of adventure activities. Every day is a new day in Naukuchiatal and every day is a day filled with adrenaline and dopamine if you know all about things available to do in Naukuchiatal. Apart from paragliding, bungy jumping, kayaking, boating, you can also do activities like rock climbing, repelling and zip lining in Naukuchiatal.