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A gem in perfect setting, this charming lake resort with its graceful willows encircling the emerald Mountain lake. During the day, the City with brightly coloured villas, bungalows, ponies, rickshaws and sail boats beckon the visitors to discover the town in the special way. And as the Sun sinks behind the mountain, the hill station turns into an enchanting, alluring fairyland. The lake reflecting the row of lights dancing in the water, weaves a mysterious fantasy. That is how is Nainital - the lake town.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Jul 25, 1875

Jul 25, 1875 - Indian Tiger whom he loved much and wrote a series of world famous hunter's diary. Edward James Carbett alias Jim Corbett, as he is widely known, was born at Nainital, India on July 25, 1875. His father, Christopher Corbett, was a Post Master at Nainital. Jim spent most of his holidays at the family's winter home at Kaladhungi, 15 miles from Nainital in the foothills. It was in Kaladhungi and its surrounding forests that Jim Corbett learnt all he knew about the jungle ...
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