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Nagqu (prefecture)

Nagqu prefecture also spelled Nakchu (那曲地区; Tibetan: ནག་ཆུ།, Nàqū Dìqū) is in northern Tibet. Most travelers just pass through on the bus from Golmud to Lhasa.

Cities

 * — The prefecture capital of the same name. Has little of interest to the tourist, other than practicalities like restaurants, shops and a few internet cafes.

Climate
Nagqu has relatively warm, humid summers and long, bitterly cold, dry, windy winters. The differences between day and night are severe. It is not uncommon to have nights with temperatures below freezing after days with temperatures of 25 °C (77 °F) or days with temperatures above freezing in winter after night temperatures of −25 °C (−13 °F).

Get in
The main lines of communication includes the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the National Highway G 109, the Nagqu–Chamdo (那曲-昌都公路), and the Nagqu–Shiquanhe (那曲-狮泉河公路) highways. Nagqu Town is 330 km (210 mi) by the National Highway G 109 northeast of Lhasa.

See

 * In Baingoin County, the Qiduo Cave Paintings are significant, with one cave containing over 200 images of animals, characters and symbols.
 * In Baingoin County, the Qiduo Cave Paintings are significant, with one cave containing over 200 images of animals, characters and symbols.

Monasteries

 * Shodain Monastery (also known as "Shodain Yarba" or "Shadain"), with around 350 lamas, is one of the most significant Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Nagqu. It is governed by Sera Monastery in Lhasa. The monastery was established in 1884 by the Nyingma sect before it was transferred to the Geru sect. The 13th Dalai Lama lived at the monastery for over a month in 1908 during his return journey from Beijing. He inaugurated the Grand Summons Ceremony to be held annually on January 4 in the Tibetan calendar. The Changmo dance, also known as Je Changmo or Jusong Changmo Qin (Changmo means dance or hop, is common practice at Shodain during August. The middle roof of the monastery contains a golden law wheel surrounded by two golden sheep, alikened to that of Jokhang Monastery in Lhasa.
 * Tsanden Monastery (also Zanden or Sanden) in Sog County was built in 1668 under the orders of Drepung Monastery. It covers an area of 25,975 m². With its white palace and red palace, it resembles the Potala Palace from a distance. The monastery contains numerous statues of Buddhas, murals, scriptures and works of art.
 * Badan Bonner temple, founded by Shichong Garmahan, is in the village of Sechang Village in Sog County, and contains an oratory and traditional Tibetan bleaching room.
 * Zhajun Monastery in the southeast of Baingoin County contains a scripture hall, Buddha hall and Sengshe and is dedicated primarily to Shakyamuni.

Do

 * Every August, Nagqu hosts the Kyagqen Horse Race, a major event locally attracting tens of thousands of herdsmen to participate in horseracing and archery contests. They set up camp in tents in the southern part of Nagqu Town and participate in horse racing, horsemanship and archery contests on August 10. Hats, mostly made from lamb skins and artificial leather and an "antenna-like stripe of fabric at the top" are worn by women during the festival.
 * The Yalong Scenic Area, covers an area of 1,580 km² (610 sq mi) in the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in the vicinity of Zedang Town.
 * The Yalong Scenic Area, covers an area of 1,580 km² (610 sq mi) in the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in the vicinity of Zedang Town.

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Nags Head

Nags Head is a city on the Outer Banks. Legend has it that the names comes from when pirates used to put a lantern around a horse's neck and walk along the beach. When a ship at sea saw the light, it would think the light was from another ship at anchor, and so would come closer and end up running ashore.

Get in
From the north follow I 64 to Rt. 168 in Chesapeake Va. Head South on Rte 168, this will become Rt. 158 and lead you to the Wright Memorial Bridge, northern access to the Outer Banks. After crossing the bridge head south for ten miles and you will enter Nags Head.

From the West follow Rt. 64 from Raleigh. Three hours later you will be in Nags Head.

From the South take the ferry (requires reservations and a small fee) to Ocracoke from Cedar Island then take Hwy 12 north. You will take the a free ferry to Hatteras Island then drive through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore for about 50 miles until you enter Nags Head. (It is quicker to come north until you hit Rt. 64 and take it in from the west but the southern route via ferry to Ocracoke is much more scenic. Nearest airport is in Norfolk Va. (ORF). Nags Head is also accessible from Raleigh Durham (RDU).  There is a small airport in Manteo NC (MQI)but no scheduled service. Nags Head is located between Kill Devil Hills and Rt. 64

Get around
As with much of the Outer Banks, two roads run north-south through Nags Head: Virginia Dare Trail (known as "Beach Road") and S. Croatan Hwy (Rt. 158)

See

 * Jockey's Ridge
 * Bodie Island Light station
 * Mattie Midget House and Store
 * Nags Head Beach Cottages Historic District
 * First Colony Inn
 * Bodie Island Lifesaving and Coast Guard

Do

 * Go to the Beach. Swim, sunbath, walk, collect shells or just relax.  The beach is the best thing about Nags Head and the Outer Banks in general.  There are public access points  with free parking spread throughout the town so find a close one and get to it. Pack some sunscreen, a blanket and a bottle of water and head on over.  You can walk to the beach from almost anywhere in Nags Head but if you are planning a longer stay or carrying a lot of stuff then drive and park, it is a lot easier.
 * Visit Jockey's Ridge State Park, a fantastic place to appreciate the natural environment of the Outer Banks. Hang gliding lessons take place at the park during the day. Atop the dunes is a good location for kite flying. Just before sunset is a popular time to climb the dunes.
 * Play miniature golf.
 * Take a walk on the multi use path. There is a path that runs the length of the town along the oceanside road (known locally as "the beach road").  This is a great place to walk or bike ride.  get out and get some exercise.  If you walk the section from Jockeys Ridge south for about 1.5 miles you will pass the Nags Head Cottage Row district. This is a group of about 60 homes built between 1890 and 1930.   They were built as summer homes and remain unchanged.  Collectively they are known as the "Unpainted Aristocracy".  The path runs the entire length of the town (12 miles) and is well suited to walking, jogging or biking.  No motorized vehicles are allowed on the path.  When on the path it is best to stay to the right (just like driving) and keep in eye and ear out for others.  You will get a lot of
 * Jannette's Fishing Pier is the oldest fishing pier on the Outer Banks provides a great fishing experience for the entire family. The main exhibit, Giants of the Sea, showcases state-record trophy fish mounts and five aquariums with indigenous fish species on display. The pier also houses an outpost for the North Carolina Aquarium Education Department, which offers a wide variety of coastal educational opportunities for children of all ages. Aquarium education classes run Monday - Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.*

Eat
The Tale of The Whale Great seafood and substantial portions. Located on the causeway just after the intersection of rt 158 and 64. Early Bird special between 4 and 5 pm, 20% off all items on the menu.

Drink

 * Brew Thru, Drive-through beverage and convenience store.
 * ABC Store. North Carolina limits the sale of liquor to state run stores.  The Nags Head store is located on the town's northern border at 8th St.

Connect
Front Porch Cafe MP 10.5 Rt. 158 (S. Croatan Hwy). A great traditional coffee shop with Wifi access. Parking is a bit limited but a great place for a meet up or to take a quick break.

Harbor Point Grille and Pizzeria 5000 S Croatan Highway (at the Outer Banks Mall). Lunch and pizza with free wifi access.

Old Nags Head Cove Clubhouse. 4512 S. Hesperides Dr. Guests in this Nags Head subdivision can use the wifi at the clubhouse for a small fee. Call for details.

Many rental cottages have access points installed. Many of these access points are not secured using WEP or any other form of security. Check with your realty company about the availability of access and its security.

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Naguabo

Naguabo is a municipality in the Eastern Coast region of Puerto Rico, north of Humacao and south of Ceiba and Fajardo.

Get in
From Luis Muñoz Marín Airport take highway PR-30 towards Caguas, follow the signs to Humacao and then Naguabo. Or if you want to drive along the coast and sightsee take PR-3, locally known as "65 de Infantería" to get to Fajardo and then continue south following the signs to Naguabo.

Get around
You need a car, public transportation is not recommended. It is unreliable and takes too long to reach destinations. When driving and unsure of directions don't hesitate to ask the locals. Most locals understand English they just might be rusty for not practicing it, so bear with them. Use your judgement on who you ask, because although many locals would be happy to help others get a kick out of giving wrong directions.

Do

 * If your in Naguabo on a Sunday then the "Malecón" is must. There is great seafood for cheap, handcrafted souveniers, and music every Sunday from noon until dusk.

Eat
There are several Chinese restaurants, a Burger King and Subway. "Benji's Potato" out of Exit 18 is a locally owned version of Hot Potato. Locals will say is better.
 * For seafood go to el "Malecón".
 * Next to the town square "Danny's Pizza" is a must. For less than $3 you get a very sizeable slice of pizza.

Drink

 * Alongside the "Malecón"

Go next

 * Humacao - shopping, hotel resort with golf course and casino
 * Fajardo - marina, hotel resort with access to islands own by resort, port that sails to the outlying island-municipalities of Vieques and Culebra.
 * Luquillo - beach town, for families and surfers

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Nagykanizsa

Nagykanizsa (Croatian: Velika Kaniža, German: Großkirchen, Großkanizsa, Turkish: Kanije) is a city in Hungary in the Somogy-Zala hills, lying between the western corner of the Lake Balaton and the Croatian and Slovenian border. This pulsing border town, with its 47,000 inhabitants (2017), is the centre of the southwestern Transdanubian region. It's also the traditional transitplace of trade and tourism, heading for or arriving from the Adriatic and Italian harbours.

Understand
The name Kanizsa was first mentioned in a document in 1245. It is of Slavic origin (Knysa), and means "belonging to a prince". It refers to the fact that the region was the property of an aristocrat.

The city's oldest Roman era ruins were uncovered in the 1960s. Later, during the Middle Ages, it became one of the most important strongholds of the Hungarian Kingdom. The fortress had a significant role in the southern shield line of Hungary, keeping the whole of Western Europe safe from the attacks of the Ottoman Empire.

The city started a new phase of large-scale development in the 1860s. The railway connecting Nagykanizsa with Vienna, Budapest, and Rijeka was constructed at that time. There was rapid development in industry as well.

By train
Trains are available in every two hours from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar via Székesfehérvár, Siófok and Fonyód, moving on the South Coast of the Lake Balaton. The journey takes around 3 hours and costs. Other direct connections are:
 * Toward the west: there are direct international trains via Gyékényes to Zagreb (Croatia) once a day.
 * Toward the north: Szombathely via Zalaszentiván (junction point to Zalaegerszeg) in about every four hours.
 * Toward the south: Pécs via Barcs and Szigetvár in about every four hours, and Dombóvár via Kaposvár four times a day.

By bus
Buses are available four times a day from Budapest-Népliget. The journey takes 3 hours and costs –.

By car
Nagykanizsa is next to the M7 motorway between Budapest and Zagreb. Closer to the border, M70 forks off providing a connection from  cities like Maribor in Slovenia and Graz in Austria.

By bus
Volánbusz operates local buses in Nagykanizsa. Tickets (in 2019): in advance,  from driver. Passes (in 2019): per month,  semimonthly. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station (only on weekdays) and at many newsstands. Public transport map of Nagykanizsa.

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Nagykanizsa's postal code is H-8800, and its telephone area code is 93.

Go next

 * Csurgó – town south
 * Letenye – town west
 * Marcali – town east
 * Nagyatád – town southeast
 * Pacsa – small town north
 * Zalaegerszeg – city north
 * Zalakaros – town with famous thermal spa northeast

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Naha

Naha (那覇) is the capital of the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan and is the main city on Okinawa Island. It has a population of around 317,000 (2019), which is about a quarter of the total population of the island.

Understand
The first castle at Shuri (首里) was built in the 1200s. When king Shō Hashi unified the island and founded the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1429, he made Shuri his capital, a role it retained for almost 450 years. Naha was originally a trade port a short distance to the west of Shuri, only becoming the official capital in 1872 when the Kingdom was abolished.

Alas, it's difficult to see any traces of this lengthy history, since both Naha and Shuri were largely destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Today's Naha is an unappealing congested concrete sprawl that by and large looks like any other Japanese provincial city, only with worse traffic and more palm trees sprinkled in, and the few historical sites like Shuri Castle are reconstructions.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a multilingual guide site, NahaNavi.

By plane
Okinawa being a car-centric island, many people rent cars at Naha Airport, but the rental offices are all off-site: you'll be directed into shuttle buses that trundle their way through the jams of suburban Naha, which can easily take half an hour one way. On the way back, allow plenty of time for dropping off your car as well.

If you have time to kill at the airport, there are half a dozen only mildly overpriced restaurants landside on the 4th floor. After you've gone through security, it's very slim pickings indeed even on the much larger domestic side.

By ship
Ferry services to Okinawa have been cut drastically, with Arimura Sangyo filing for bankruptcy and RKK Line stopping passenger services entirely. With long travel times, bumpy seas, frequent cancellations in the fall typhoon season and prices similar to flying, it's easy to see why this isn't too popular anymore.

As of 2014, the only survivors are A-Line Ferry, aka Maru-A (マルエー), which runs twice a week from Kagoshima (25 hours, ¥16,000 2nd class one-way) and once a week from both Osaka/Kobe and Tokyo (44 hours, ¥28,000) to Naha, and Marix Line, which runs between Kagoshima and Naha only. All ferries call at various minor islands including Yoron and Amami Oshima along the way. If you don't speak Japanese, you will find it easier to book through a travel agent.

Get around
The Yui-rail (aka Okinawa City Monorail) (monorail website in Japanese only) links the airport, the city and Shuri Castle. Tickets cost ¥230-370 depending on distance, or you can get a 24 hour pass for ¥800. You can also get a 48 hour pass for ¥1,400 (2024). There are also many buses that travel throughout the city to every area.

Do

 * Kiteboarding is possible year round with the winter months being the best.
 * Scuba Diving. A number of diving businesses offer training courses and diving excursions to the nearby Kerama Islands.
 * Scuba Diving. A number of diving businesses offer training courses and diving excursions to the nearby Kerama Islands.

Drink
You can find several establishments in and around Kokusai Street to enjoy the odd drink or two. There's a few clubs about as well; those frequented by locals, those frequented by US military folks and a mixture of both. Don't try gaining admission (around ¥2,500) wearing sandals.

For the more daring drinker habushu (ハブ酒) is widely available in bars and souvenir shops. Each bottle of fiery shochu liquor comes with a venomous snake inside, best drunk down in one as sipping is not recommended!

Sleep
Naha's budget accommodation is famously cheap, but you tend to get what you pay for and some can be incredibly dirty.

Consulates

 * 🇺🇸 United States

Go next

 * Southern Okinawa - Many WW2 historical sites
 * Central Okinawa - US military bases, pottery villages, castle ruins
 * Northern Okinawa - The wildest and remotest part of Okinawa Island
 * Kerama Islands - Regular ferry connections are available between Naha harbor and this nearby group of islands. Great for a day trip or a few days to experience a more isolated tropical experience.
 * Akajima - the smallest of the Kerama Islands and makes a great snorkeling day trip.
 * Zamami - famous for whale watching and sea turtles.

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Nahanni National Park Reserve

Nahanni National Park Reserve is a national park reserve in the Northwest Territories of Canada. It has been designated a to protect the South Nahanni River, one of the most spectacular wild rivers in North America.

Understand

Nahanni National Park Reserve covers an area of 30,050 km² (11,600 sq mi), almost the size of Belgium, approximately 500 km (311 mi) west of Yellowknife. It protects a portion of the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region. The centrepiece of the park is the South Nahanni River (Naha Dehé). Four canyons reaching 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in depth, called First, Second, Third and Fourth Canyon, line this whitewater river.

The name Nahanni comes from the indigenous Dene language name for the area; Nahʔa Dehé, which means "river of the land of the Nahʔa people", who some now speculate may have been the ancestors of the modern day Navajo people.

Visitor information

 * Park website
 * Park website

History
The Dene, sometimes called Slavey, peoples have used the lands around Nahanni National Park Reserve for thousands of years. The first human occupation of the area is estimated to have occurred 9,000-10,000 years ago. Evidence of prehistoric human use has been found at Yohin Lake and a few other sites within the park. The local oral history contains many references to the Naha tribe, a mountain-dwelling people who used to raid settlements in the adjacent lowlands. These people are said to have rather quickly and mysteriously disappeared.

First contact with European fur traders expanding into the region occurred in the 18th century, and was increased with Alexander Mackenzie's exploration of the Mackenzie River (Deh Cho), and building of trading posts at Fort Simpson and Fort Liard. During the 19th century, most Dene families left their nomadic lifestyles and settled into more permanent communities, often close to the trading posts. Permanent settlements were established at locations such as Nahanni Butte, Fort Liard and Fort Simpson.

In the late 19th century, the Mountain Indians of the Nahanni region would travel down the Nahanni River each spring in mooseskin boats to trade the winter take of furs. These boats, based on the York boats used by the Hudson's Bay Company, were up to 20 m (66 ft) in length. Constructed from six to ten untanned moose hides sewn together and stretched over a spruce pole frame, these boats would transport entire families, their dogs and cargo of furs down the river during high water. Upon arrival the boat was dismantled and the hides traded along with the furs. Following a visit to the forts, these people would return to the high country with only what they could carry on their pack dogs.

The stories of the Naha, and dangerous landscape that they inhabited, grew in stature with the Klondike Gold Rush as some explorers attempted to use the Nahanni as a path to the famous gold fields of the Yukon, or to try and make their fortune on the Flat and South Nahanni Rivers. Although no significant gold was found, legends of haunted valleys and lost gold emerged after the headless corpses of Métis prospectors Willie and Frank McLeod were found around 1908. The Lost McLeod Mine, a legendary lost mine somewhere in the park, is supposed to have been where the two brothers found their gold. In the years that followed, mysterious deaths of other prospectors added to the legends. The names of park features such as Deadmen Valley, Headless Creek, Headless Range and the Funeral Range, bear testimony to these stories and legends. In later years Albert Faille was a prospector in the area and met writer Raymond M. Patterson. The latter's works brought minor fame to Faille.

In 1964, explorer parachutist Jean Poirel from Montreal jumped at its source 500 km (310 mi) north of Yellowknife, followed by his teammate Bertrand Bordet. Jean Poirel imagined the idea of going down the river with inflatable dinghies, opening the path to a new “rafting” sport. During the following four consecutive expeditions in the valley Jean Poirel discovered more than 250 caverns. The most important contained 116 Dall sheep’s skeletons (carbon-14 dated to 2500 years BC); Jean Poirel named it "Valerie Cavern" after his daughter. He took topographic notes and drew detailed maps, paving the way for the park's creation. During his last expedition in 1972, he escorted Pierre Trudeau, who came in person to evaluate this superb and fascinating region.

Landscape
There are several different landforms in the park that have taken millions of years to form, and give it a diversity not seen in any other national park in Canada. Sediment left by an ancient inland sea 500-200 million years ago had since become pressed into layers of rock. These layers were stacked about 6 km (3.7 mi) deep and are peppered with fossils, remnants of these ancient sea beds. As the continents shifted, the North American and Pacific Plates collided, the force of which pushed the layers of rock upwards. Ridges of rock bent and broke, leaving behind the ranges seen today. This same action also caused volcanic activity, sending molten lava into but not through the sedimentary rock. While there are no volcanoes in the park, towers of heated rock called igneous batholiths were sent upwards, pushing the sediment further up. The top layer of sedimentary rock was eventually eroded away, resulting in granite towers that form the Ragged Range.

Over the last 2 million years, glaciers have covered most of North America, creating most of the land formations seen today. While previous ice ages affected the park area, the most recent, the Wisconsin Ice Age (85,000-10,000 years ago) touched only the most western and eastern parts of the park. This has left many geological features in the park much more time to develop than most of North America had.

The central feature of the park is the South Nahanni River which runs the length of the park, beginning near Moose Ponds and ending when it meets the Liard River near Nahanni Butte. The South Nahanni is a rare example of an antecedent river. The mountains rose slowly enough, and the river was powerful enough that the river maintained its course over its history, meaning it has the same path today as it did before the mountains rose. As the river was meandering, the canyons it carved also meander. Most visitors only visit the portions from Virginia Falls (Nailicho) down.

There are four main canyons that line the South Nahanni River. The fourth canyon, also called Painted Canyon or Five Mile Canyon due to its length, begins with Virginia Falls, and was created as the falls eroded the limestone surrounding the river, working its way upstream. Third canyon runs through Funeral Range, around 40 km (25 mi) long. Because its walls are composed of a stratum of shale, sandstones and limestone this canyon has long slopes instead of steep, flat walls like the lower canyons. Big Bend, a point where the river does a 45 degree turn, marks the end of Third and the beginning of Second Canyon. At 15 km (9.3 mi) long, it runs through the Headless Range. The final canyon is considered the most beautiful. Beginning after Deadmen Valley, First Canyon boasts the highest, most vertical walls, cutting through very resistant limestone. It ends near Kraus Hotsprings, making it about 30 km (19 mi) long. Following this, the river slows and braids into different channels, passing through the park boundary, and coming together again near the village of Nahanni Butte. Soon after the town, the South Nahanni River joins the Liard River.

Notable mountains in the park include Mount Nirvana, officially an unnamed peak, which at 2,773 m (9,098 ft) is the highest mountain in the Northwest Territories. Slightly further north lies Mount Sir James MacBrien, the territories second highest peak at 2,759 m (9,052 ft), and Lotus Flower Tower (2,570 m (8,430 ft), both of which form part of the Cirque of the Unclimbables. Virginia Falls

Virginia Falls and Mason's Rock
At Virginia Falls or Nailicho in Dene, the river plunges 90 m (295 ft) in a thunderous plume. Including the Sluice Box Rapids above the falls, it is more than twice the height of Niagara Falls. In the centre of the falls is a dramatic spire of resistant rock, called Mason's Rock after Bill Mason, the famous Canadian canoeist, author, and filmmaker. The falls began downstream at the east end of Fourth Canyon, and over the centuries carved through the limestone rock that surrounds the river. This continuous erosion shifted the falls upstream and created the Fourth Canyon. Due to the mist, the immediate vicinity of the falls is home to several rare orchid species. There is a proposal to rename the falls after former Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau. Downstream from the falls, there are many notable rapids on the river including Figure Eight, George's Riffle, and Lafferty's Riffle.

The falls are a stop on day trips into the park by float plane.

Rabbitkettle Hotsprings
The Rabbitkettle (Gahnîhthah) Hotsprings and tufa mounds are the largest of tufa mounds in Canada. The largest of the mounds, the North Mound, is 27 m (89 ft) high and 74 m (243 ft) across. The source of the springs comes from deep in the earths crust, near the base of the granite batholiths that form the Ragged Range. The volcanic activity that raised the mountains still heats the water deep below the surface of the earth. The heated water percolates upwards, dissolving calcium carbonate from limestone deposits on its way by. When it reaches the surface springs, the water cools and the calcium carbonate particles are released. These microscopic particles settle to form porous calcite rims around the pools of water. These pools range in size from that of a bathtub to that of a fingernail. This process takes a great deal of time, and it is believed that the mounds themselves are around 10,000 years old, their creation beginning at the end of the last ice age.

These rare and fragile features are protected as a Zone 1, Special Preservation Area, and all visitors must be accompanied by Parks Canada staff in order to minimize impact and visitors to the North Mound are required to be barefoot.

Fauna
The park is home to a variety of wildlife including Dall's sheep, mountain goats, woodland caribou, wolves, black bears, grizzly bears and trumpeter swans.

The park's sulphur hot springs, alpine tundra, mountain ranges, and forests of spruce and aspen are home to many species of birds, fish and mammals. The park lies within three of Canada's ecozones, the Taiga Cordillera in the west, the Taiga Plains in the east and a small southern portion in the Boreal Cordillera.

According to Parks Canada there are 42 mammal, 180 bird, 16 fish and a few amphibian species found in the park. In the State of the Park Report 2009 the NWT government showed ten species that the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) had listed as special concern, threatened, or endangered that Nahanni National Park Reserve provides seasonal and year-round habitat for. These include common nighthawk, grizzly bear, olive-sided flycatcher, peregrine falcon, rusty blackbird, short-eared owl, wood bison, woodland caribou, wolverine and yellow rail. In addition the bull trout (Dolly Varden) and the Nahanni aster are listed but without a status and the Canada warbler and western toad are listed as possibly existing in the park.

Mammal species found in the park include; black bear, Mackenzie Valley wolf, moose, shrew, vole, Arctic ground squirrel, marmot, mink, beaver, pine marten, lynx, snowshoe hare, river otter, muskrat, and red fox.

Birds include the American kestrels, bald and golden eagles. loons, red-necked grebes, sharp-shinned hawks and trumpeter swans. It also includes the only known nesting site of the whooping crane.

Fish found in the park include, Arctic grayling, burbot, inconnu, lake trout, lake chub, lake whitefish, longnose dace, longnose sucker, mountain whitefish, northern pike, round whitefish, slimy sculpin, spoonhead sculpin, spottail shiner and trout-perch.

Flora
The park is mostly boreal forest, with a variety of ecosystems ranging from lowland wet areas to alpine tundra. The main tree species are white and black spruce, lodgepole pine, jackpine, subalpine fir, larch, balsam poplar, trembling aspen and white birch. The varied ecosystems resulting from varied altitudes, hot and cold springs, and river influence results in a diversity of vegetation.

The diverse range of soils offers several specialized and uncommon habitats. More than 700 species of vascular plants and 300 species of both bryophytes and lichen can be found in the park, giving it a richer variety than any other area in the NWT. Nahanni aster is a very rare subspecies of aster found only in the park.

Climate
The climate is cold and highly variable and visitors should be prepared for extremes. July and August are generally warmest with temperatures between 0°C to 30°C, with frost possible at night toward the end of the period. The river begins icing in September.

Get in
There are no public roads in Nahanni National Park Reserve, visitors must access the park via air or hike in.

To get to the river, a floatplane is necessary. There are a number of charter companies providing service to the Nahanni.

Companies operating from Fort Simpson:

 * Simpson Air
 * South Nahanni Airways
 * Wolverine Air

Other regional airlines:

 * Air Tindi
 * Alpine Aviation (Yukon)
 * Kluane Airways-Liard Tours

A complete list of operators can be found on the Parks Canada website.

Fees and permits
Northern Park Backcountry Excursion/Camping Permit valid at Nahanni, Auyuittuq, Ivvavik, Aulavik, Quttinirpaaq, Sirmilik, Tuktut Nogait and Vuntut National Parks  (per person, 2024):
 * Daily	$33.25
 * An annual pass is available for less than the cost of 7 day passes.
 * Fishing permit: daily $13.50, annual $46.25

Get around
You can travel down the river via canoe or kayak.

See

 * Rabbitkettle Hotsprings, source of the largest known tufa (a kind of limestone) mounds in Canada.
 * Virginia Falls, with a vertical drop twice that of Niagara Falls.
 * Several river canyons up to 1200 m in depth.
 * Caves such as Grotte Valerie which contains ancient skeletons of nearly a hundred Dall's sheep.

Do

 * The park offers whitewater canoeing, kayaking and rafting trips ranging from ten days to three weeks. Make reservations well in advance through the Park Office.
 * While there are no developed trails, route descriptions are available for a few of the more popular hikes.
 * Flight-seeing day trips are available by air charter to Virginia Falls. Day visitors to Virginia Falls can enjoy a picnic as well as a short walk to the viewpoint. A longer portage trail, of moderate difficulty, descends to the base of the falls. Allow two hours return for the hike.

Buy, eat, and drink
There are no facilities in the park. Bring everything you need with you. While the national park has no restriction on alcohol consumption, the closest town (Nahanni Butte) is a dry community and no one is allowed to transport or in possession of alcohol within a 15-km radius of the town.

Sleep
There are no formal campsites in the park. If you do backcountry camping, ensure that you practise "no-trace" camping.

Stay safe
Use a licensed commercial outfitter for whitewater trips.

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Nahant

Nahant is a small town in the US state of Massachusetts with a population of about 3,000 (2020). It used to be a resort town, but changes in vacation preference and modes of travel left the town behind. Now the town is a charming suburb of Boston, with a very small population, a rocky shore, a small-boat "harbor" and direct-vote town meeting.

Understand
The town would be an island offshore from Lynn, but for the 3 mile beach, causeway and parking lot that ties the two together. Nahant once served as pastureland for mainland farmers. They enjoyed the security of bringing their cattle to the island at low tide, and then being isolated on the island until access was restored at next low tide.

By car
The only way to drive in is to take Nahant Road from the rotary between Lynnway and Beach Road in Lynn. This is the preferred method to get to Nahant.

By bus
The MBTA operates the 439 bus route to Nahant; however, it is mainly a commuter service, with only very few morning and afternoon trips.

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Nahariyya

Nahariyya (Hebrew: נַהֲרִיָּה, also transliterated Nahariya, occasionally Naharia) is a small city with a population of 50,000 in the Western Galilee in the north of Israel.

Understand
Nahariyya was founded in 1934 by German Jews fleeing Nazi oppression.

By bus
Buses run from Haifa and Akko (Nateev Express route numbers 271, 272). The Central Bus Station is not far from the railway station.

Get around
Even though the city is rather small, its sights are spread widely. So, you might want to hire a taxi depending on where you will want to go.

See
The boardwalk is quaint and well kept. Follow the main street, HaGa'aton, to the sea, and enjoy walking or bicycle riding along the board walk.

Do

 * Enjoy relaxing by the beach at the public beaches.

Go next

 * Rosh Haniqra – A dazzlingly white coastal rock cliff formation on the northernmost point on the Mediterranean shore of Israel.
 * Haifa – The second-holiest city in the Bahai faith, including its great garden down the northern slope of the city.
 * Nazareth – The largest Arab city in Israel and best known as the home of Joseph and Mary.
 * Tiberias – A large Israeli town in the east and great starting point for the Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights.

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Nahuel Huapi National Park

Nahuel Huapi National Park is in the provinces of Neuquen and Rio Negro, in Patagonia, in the foothills of the Andes mountains.

Understand
Nahuel Huapi National Park is in San Carlos de Bariloche, which is a city in Rio Negro, Argentina. Bariloche is one of those places you'll end up staying longer than you planned. Why? it's not for the city's aesthetic appeal, rather it's for the great outdoors and night life. It's the elite honeymoon capital in Argentina. It's the main hub for travelling around the Lake District, the gateway to Patagonia and chocolate capital of Argentina.

For national park information and a good collection of maps, visit Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi on the corner of San Martin and Morales.

Also Club Andino offers free maps and provide information on trekking area. They sell transfers and trekking packages and you can reserve a bunk there for most of the shelters in the nearby mountains.

History
The Nahuel Huapi National Park is the oldest of Argentina's parks and was founded in 1934.

Get in
From Buenos Aires by plane, Aerolineas Argentinas. By bus Via Bariloche and Crucero del Norte. By car see in the web Interpatagonia or Automovilclub guide.

Fees and permits
At some access points to the park you are required to pay the park entrance fee of AR$120 (March 2016). This fee is payable if going to Pampa Linda (Tronador) and if entering the park on a boat excursion; there is also an AR$37 port tax. Access to the refuges in the national park around Bariloche are free: Refugio Frey, Refugio Lopez, Refugio San Martin & Refugio Italia.

Get around
There is an excellent local public transport system from the centre of Bariloche to Llao Llao, Colonia Suiza and Cerro Catedral. There are tourist buses leaving to Pampa Linda (Tronador) on a daily basis during the summer.

Do

 * Rafting
 * skiing in Cerro Catedral
 * kayaking Pura Vida
 * mountain biking
 * rock-climbing
 * kite surfing
 * canopy
 * paragliding
 * golf the most well recognized one is LLao LLao
 * take a ferry to Puerto Frias
 * Trekking Trek Bariloche has a full list of trekking routes in the National Park

Buy

 * Chocolate, the city hosts an amazing number of shops where they produce and sell all sorts of varieties of chocolate. Local fruits and licor make some of the fillings. The most renowned ones are Mamuschka, La Abuela Goye, Benroth, Fenoglio, Rapa Nui, Del Turista, Bonifacio & Tante Frida.

Eat
The area is rightly famous for its barbecued meats, Parrillas "Boliche de Alberto" fondue "La Alpina", pizza "El Mundo de la Pizza", trout and deer "familia Weiss". Palacios Street has a lot of restaurants.

Drink
"Blest" the beer. Wilkenny, Pilgrim, The map room, South bar - they are all a safe bet. Sip a little mate as well.

Sleep
Most of the cheap accommodation is in the centre of the town for more information pass by the tourist office on Centro Civico where they have a full list of budget and not so budget accommodation.

Budget
Bariloche's budget accommodation quickly gets fully booked, so make your reservations in advance, particularly during high season.

Mid-range

 * Edelweiss Hotel +54 2944 445500, Av. San Martin 536.
 * Nido del Condor, +54-11-4315-3305, Av. Bustillo Km. 6.9

Splurge

 * Hotel Llao Llao - Beautiful alpine style hotel, built in 1939, adds to the dramatic backdrop of the mountains. A classic resort: there's a golf course, boating, and much for the wealthy to see and do. Nightly rates were around US$300 back in Dec 2004, so the AR$8 coffee might be the way to go in order to enjoy the view, the ambiance, etc., without paying an arm/leg to stay there overnight. Excellent service, slightly OTT decor. About 25 km from the city centre and about 35 km from Cerro Catedral.
 * Hotel Llao Llao - Beautiful alpine style hotel, built in 1939, adds to the dramatic backdrop of the mountains. A classic resort: there's a golf course, boating, and much for the wealthy to see and do. Nightly rates were around US$300 back in Dec 2004, so the AR$8 coffee might be the way to go in order to enjoy the view, the ambiance, etc., without paying an arm/leg to stay there overnight. Excellent service, slightly OTT decor. About 25 km from the city centre and about 35 km from Cerro Catedral.

Camping
Camping in the National Park is permitted in the designated areas. There are free wilderness camp sites and paid sites with facilities.

Stay safe
If you go trekking you are required to register your intentions with the National Park, do so at their Information Centre (San Martin 24) or

Go next

 * Villa la Angostura - A small town about an hours drive from Bariloche, very picturesque, you can also hike a 12 km trail to the famous Bosque Arrayanes.
 * El Bolson - A small hippie town (founded in the 1970s) in a mountainous valley about 120 km/75 mi south of Bariloche. There's a twice weekly outdoor flea market (get there in the morning, it closes down around 3pm).  Lunch at "Las Brasas" parrilla is recommended.  Transportation on the  El Valle bus line is AR$24  round trip from Bariloche and is worth it for the scenery alone!

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Naiguatá

Naguita is a city in the state of La Guaira in Central Venezuela. It is on the Caribbean coast east of the airport about 2 hours from Caracas

Do
Naguita has a rich cultural and folkloric tradition. Beginning with the New Year in January when most of the population of 15,000 greets the boat carrying the Sardine of Naiguata. El Día de los Reyes or the day of 3 kings is celebrated on the 7th of January the coming of the magical kings as everyone prepares for the Carnaval coming soon thereafter in February. Particularly renowned for the Naiguata Carnival is Ash Wednesday when the town performs the “Burial of the Sardine” in grand fashion   combining dance, the theater disguises, music, representations and the poetry, and marking the conclusion of the Carnaval season. This Carnaval Celebration peaks on the two weekends on either side of Ash Wednesday.

June is the month when Naiguta's street celebrations of Corpus Christi are distinguished for their colorful lively devil dancers made up in red and gold. The observance, set in relation to Easter Sunday usually occurs in June. Unlike celebrations in Chuao and San Francisco de Yare, women are allowed to portray devil dancers in Naiguata. Symbolically the drama plays out the preference of the higher power for good over evil because the devil never sleeps. On the Wednesday before Corpus Christi the devils are called by the ringing of bells and three beats on a metal drum called a Caja. They descend upon the town and run amok before falling upon their knees to pray in front of the church.

On the day of Corpus Christi, the devils dance in the streets while mass is being heard and worshippers renew their faith in this moment of heightened spirituality. After mass the devils visit houses and shops, purging them of evil and receiving gifts in return

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Nai Han

Nai Han (หาดในหาน Hat Nai Han), more commonly referred to as Nai Harn, is a beach at the southernmost tip of Phuket, near Laem Phromthep (Phromthep Cape). The northern bit of Nai Han is Ao Sen (อ่าวเสน).

Understand
Some 18 km from Phuket Town, southeast of Kata Noi and north of Laem Phromthep, Nai Han is not Phuket's longest beach, but it borders the most gorgeous lagoon on the island. The middle of the beach is dominated by the Nai Han monastery, which has prevented excessive development and is the reason that the beach is generally less crowded than other spots on the southern part of the island.

See

 * Ao Sen (อ่าวเสน). Often overlooked due to its proximity to Nai Han, and because the connecting road runs through and under the Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club, Ao Sen has a wan air of long-lost glamour to it. Its chief appeal is the epic view it offers of Nai Han and Phromthep Cape.
 * Hat Nui (หาดนุ้ย). Possibly the most difficult beach to visit on Phuket, Nui lies between the Kata Viewpoint and Nai Han. A wide, dirt road cut through the forested hillside replaced the winding track down to the beach; however this is just as steep and difficult to traverse and should only be attempted by four-wheel drive trucks and moto-cross bikes.
 * Kata View Point (จุดชมวิว). This is located mid-point between Nai Han and Kata beaches. The scenic Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches, and Ko Pu can be viewed from here.
 * Kata View Point (จุดชมวิว). This is located mid-point between Nai Han and Kata beaches. The scenic Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches, and Ko Pu can be viewed from here.

Sleep
There are several low-end guesthouses and a hotel on the beach. At the top end is the Evason Resort. The high end Meridien Phuket Yacht Club sits on a hill at one end of the beach.

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Naikoon Provincial Park

Naikoon Provincial Park is in the Haida Gwaii in British Columbia. It is 69,166 hectares of lush rainforest (about the size of Singapore) bordered by over 100 km of sandy beaches along the coastline.

Understand
Naikoon is the traditional territory of the Haida Nation and figures prominently in their present lifestyles and history. There are many places of cultural and spiritual importance as well as historic village sites and important food gathering sites throughout the park. Colonial settlement began in the early 1900s; although it failed to prosper, evidence of settlements can still be found within the park.

The area is comprised of a mixture of coastal temperate rainforest ecosystems, wetlands and bogs, sand dunes and approximately 100 km of beaches. Tow Hill and Rose Spit are natural features that are also prominent in Haida traditional stories.

Some facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible. Tow Hill day-use site has 2 wheelchair-accessible tables at the trailhead. Misty Meadows campground has two accessible outhouses and Agate Beach campground has one accessible outhouse. The water standpipes at Agate Beach campground are accessible. The Tow Hill Trail to the blowhole lookout is universally accessible, including the interpretive signs.

History
In the early 1900s, the provincial government encouraged settlers to farm at Haida Gwaii. There were many who chose to homestead in the area that is now Naikoon Park, growing vegetables, raising cattle and taking gold from the sand beaches. However, difficult drainage, poor access, World War I and the lack of markets caused most people to abandon their efforts before the Great Depression. Many of the place names in the area are reminders of their presence.

Naikoon Park is the traditional territory of the Haida Nation and figures prominently in their present lifestyles and history. There are many places of cultural and spiritual importance as well as historic village sites and important food gathering sites throughout the park.

Naikoon is a corruption of “Nai-kun” meaning “house point” – the Haida name for Rose Spit. This 5-km point of land juts northward from the park separating the waters of Dixon Entrance and Hecate Strait. The park was created to help preserve the natural diversity of this unique coastline.

Landscape
The park occupies part of the Hecate Depression, a trough between the Outer Mountains to the west and the Coast Mountains on the mainland to the east. The park is largely low and flat. Most of its topographic features are formed by underlying glacial deposits. In the northeast corner, Argonaut Hill, the highest point in the park, rises only 150 metres above sea level. Tow Hill, an outcrop of basalt columns, is a prominent landmark about 100 metres high on the north beach.

Flora and fauna
Wildlife introduced to the region include small mammals such as raccoons, red squirrels, beaver, and muskrat. Wild cattle have also been spotted. Native species include black bears, otter, and martin.

The rainforest is comprised of towering spruce and cedar trees, and many types of ferns and other greenery along the forest floor.

Wildlife is a curious mixture of introduced and native species. Sitka Blacktail deer were brought in about 80 years ago and, with abundant forage and no wild predators, they have prospered. Other species such as raccoons, red squirrels, beaver, and muskrat have been introduced. Small herds of wild cattle, remnants of domestic stock from the days of early settlement, have been seen along the east coast.

Species native to the park area include black bear, marten, river otter, and several other mammals that made the salt water crossing from the mainland. Sea mammals include dolphins and harbour porpoises. Hair seals can be seen regularly at Rose Spit and all along the north and east beaches. Northern fur seals and California grey whales migrate northward during May and June.

The bird population of Haida Gwaii is similar to the nearby mainland although many species have not crossed Hecate Strait. Others, such as the hairy woodpecker, the saw-whet owl and Steller’s Jay, have developed into unique sub-species. A sub-species of pine grosbeak is found only on Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island. A sub-species of song sparrow is found here and on the Alaskan Islands.

Rose Spit is an excellent spot for observing migrating birds travelling south on the Pacific Flyway. Upwelling currents produce much food along the spit, attracting pelagic species rarely seen from the shore. Sandhill cranes gather here after nesting in the park bogs and shorebirds abound.

Climate
The park has a mild climate that is moderated by moist Pacific air throughout the year, but cool, rainy, or foggy weather and high winds can occur at any time. Visitors should always carry warm clothing and wet-weather gear.

Get in
There are many points of access along Highway 16 which forms a border with the park for several kilometers. Secondary access to the Rose Spit (Nai-kun) area of the park is provided by Tow Hill Road, which heads east from Masset.

Fees and permits
There are no fees for day use. See Sleep for campsite fees.

See and do
There are many trails to explore in Naikoon. It is recommended that you hike from south to north to avoid prevailing winds, driving rain or sun in your eyes.
 * Pesuta Shipwreck Trail: This trail begins at Tlell River day use site just north of the Tlell River Bridge. It winds through a forest setting and then follows the riverbank of the Tlell River to the river mouth and East Beach. The remnant bow of the log barge “Pesuta”, which was beached in December 1928, is all that remains of this 264-foot log carrier. Best to approach this hike on a low or receding tide to avoid walking the riverbank during high water.
 * East Beach Hiking: There are 3 rustic shelters along East Beach. These are intended to provide extra cover in the event of extreme weather. The shelters are off the beach in the protection of the dunes.
 * Tlell to Cape Fife/Rose Spit: This is a long and demanding wilderness, multi-day hike requiring sufficient preparation and supplies. Tlell to Tow Hill via the Cape Fife Trail – 78 km. Tlell to Tow Hill via the base of Rose Spit – 89 km. Tlell Bridge to Tlell River outfall – 4.5 km. Tlell River outfall to Mayer River outfall – 4.5 km. Mayer River outfall to Cap Ball River – 6 km. Cape Ball River to Oeanda River – 36.5 km. Oeanda River to Cape Fife trailhead – 17 km.
 * Tlell to Cape Ball: A shorter hike along East Beach, Cape Ball can be reached within 4-6 hours from the Tlell River day use site. Follow the hike to the Pesuta shipwreck and continue northwards up Tow Hill (North End of Naikoon).
 * Tow Hill Loop Trail: This trail starts at the Tow Hill day use parking lot and follows the west bank of the Hiellen River. A sign at the junction will guide you up the boardwalk for the 15-minute hike to two viewing platforms. One platform provides a spectacular view of South Beach, Yakan Point and the interior bogs. Halfway along this trail you will come to a junction directing you to the blowhole which is at the base of Tow hill – another 15 minutes and you’re on the rocky shoreline. Total loop distance is approximately 2 km.
 * Cape Fife: Starts just past Tow Hill day use parking lot and the Hiellen River. Signs will guide you to the trail head. The trail crosses the Argonaut Plain and spectacular bog environments. Some portions of the trail are boardwalk. 10 km one way. The Cape Fife shelter is located at the end of the trail on East Beach.
 * Cape Fife Loop: A two- to three-day wilderness hike through coastal forest, bogs and along sandy beaches to Rose Spit. Hike Cape Fife trail to East Beach shelter – then turn northwards along the beach to Rose Spit. Follow North Beach back to Tow Hill day use area. Approximately 35 km return trip.

Eat
Bring your food with you.

Drink
Potable water is available in park campgrounds and at the Parks Headquarters in Tlell. Hikers should carry plenty of drinking water and must treat surface water due to risk of water-borne illness.

Sleep
The (39 vehicle-accessible sites) and  (30 vehicle-accessible sites) campgrounds are accessible year-round (weather permitting) but may not offer full services such as water, security, etc.). Full services are available and fees are applicable from June 1 to September 30. Campsites cannot be reserved.

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

The campsite fee is $18 per party per night Jun-Sep (2020). During the off season, there are no services and no fees.

Stay safe
Motorized vehicles on Rose Spit Ecological Reserve are prohibited. Rose Spit supports an endangered plant community and is critical habitat for many local and migratory bird species.

Avoid travelling on the sand dunes as disturbance can lead to loss of plant life, increased erosion, exposure and damage to cultural sites. Tire tracks and repeated foot traffic through the sand dunes cause extensive environmental damage. The root systems of plants are broken and wind causes erosion. Once the stabilizing grasses are damaged, the wind continues to shift the dunes, burying the forest, trails, and camping spots.

Be prepared for emergency situations. Carry what you will need to rescue yourself and your vehicle should it become stuck on the beach.

ATV use within Naikoon is limited to North and East Beaches. To minimize your impact, travel high upon the beach but below the driftwood line – Avoid the sensitive lower beach and upper sand dunes.

ATV use is not permitted anywhere else in Naikoon Park; do not use ATVs on Naikoon’s environmentally-sensitive hiking trails. ATVs are not allowed to be used in the campsites and must be moved by trailer to the beach access points. It is illegal to run ATVs on Tow Hill road or any other highway unless they are registered and displaying licence plates. The fine for running non-licenced ATVs on roadways is $600.

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Nainital

Nainital in Uttarakhand is one of the most popular hill stations of India. It is famous for its lake, after which it is named. The town has a population of 41,400 (2011 est.)

Understand
Set amidst the towering peaks of the Kumaon Hills, the lake resort of Nainital has a lot to offer. From boating to feeding animals at the zoo; from picnicking on the hills to exploring Jim Corbett's home, Nainital has all that you could hope for in a hill station.

Nainital is set in two parts, Tallital and Mallital, with the lake separating them. Tallital is the southern side of the lake, while Mallital consists of the northern upper reaches. The town was destroyed during the Landslip of 1880, and later rebuilt by the British. It is renowned for its lake, bird's-eye views, and prestigious educational institutions.

Nainital, also known as Lake District of Uttarakhand, is named after the goddess Naina Devi. It is located around Naini Lake in Uttarakhand. If you are planning to feel tourism of Nainital, the best time to visit there in between May to July, the summer time in India.

The weather in Nainital is quite pleasant. Summers are hot and temperatures may reach 32 °C. During winter, temperatures may be sub-zero. The town receives snowfall during December and January.
 * Nainital District website

By train
The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, 35 km away. Taxis charge ₹750-1000 to Nainital, you can also board taxis on sharing basis which would cost ₹150-200 per person. Most hotels will arrange for a pick up on prior request, ₹1000.

You can also walk out of Kathgodam station, the bus station is 100 m away, take a bus to Nainital, its only ₹60 per person.

Here are some useful trains to get to Nainital:

Also see Rail travel in India

By road

 * There are daily bus services from Delhi. The buses leave from ISBT Anand Vihar in Delhi and are run by Uttarakhand Roadways.
 * Driving to Nainital takes 7 to 8 hours from Delhi. The entire drive is on various highways. NH 24 connects Delhi to Rampur via Hapur. At Rampur, turn and head north on NH 87 all the way up to Nainital. En route halts include the Wonderland, Rwy crossing, Moradabad and The Cottage, Jeliokot.

Taxis don't work on a sharing basis and the whole taxi fare from Delhi to Nainital may cost ₹1500-2200.

By plane
Flying into Nainital is the fastest way to reach the hill station. Nainital is served by PantNagar Airport, located about 2 hours away. It is one of the least busy airports in the country, handling only 6 scheduled flights a week.

Pantnagar is another airport located 70 km away from Nainital. Delhi is nearest international airport which is 280 km and well connected to major cities in India as well as abroad.

Get around

 * Nainital is nicely connected with the different towns around the city with buses frequently running.
 * There are a few cycle rickshaws in town. Rates are fixed at ₹20 from one end of the mall to the other. They can only pick and drop passengers at the ticket booths of either end.
 * However, there is no better way to explore Nainital than on foot. The mall has smooth pavements, making it extremely pedestrian-friendly. During the summer season, entry is denied on the mall from 6 to 9PM, making the road a pedestrian's dream. The town is fairly small and there are some very interesting shops and emporiums in the mall, making the walk a pleasure.
 * The months of March, April, May and June starting are best to see the lake’s flora in full bloom and also the perfect time to enjoy a boat ride. Months of November and December are also popular with tourists who want to enjoy fresh snowfall and chilly weather.

See

 * Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, One and only Gurdwara Sahib situated at the heart of Nainital.

Do

 * Boating in Naini Lake is a must. Paddle boats can be hired by the hour. You can also hire a yacht from the Nainital Boat Club. Boating charges:
 * ₹160 for half round for row boat
 * ₹210 for full round for Rrw boat
 * ₹210 per hour for paddle boat, comes with a boatman, you can also have a self-paddle boat.

 * Feed the animals at the Nainital Zoo (Gobind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo), where you will find high-altitude species that are native to the region. Zoo entry fee: ₹30 and ₹10 for children ₹25 extra for a camera, closed on Mondays. The zoo also has an interesting sponsorship programme where you can sponsor the maintenance and food of the animal of your choice. The zoo is spread over a wide area and requires lot of walking, so visit only if you are comfortable with that.
 * Shopping - There are two main shopping areas, The Mall and Barra Bazaar. Traditional things to buy include shawls, scarves, cardigans and local jams. You can also buy wooden handicrafts which are good and cheap option for souvenirs.
 * Trek to Naina/China Peak, the highest point in the region . You can get scenic views of the whole region. Hiking there takes around 60 min and is not so strenuous. From September to November, you will be able to see a panoramic view of snow capped Himalayas further north. On the top of the mountain you can find a small tea shop serving bread omelet, some biscuits, tea and coffee for a reasonable price. Not many people go there making it a good option to escape from the buzz.
 * Trek to Tiffin's Top. It's a slightly touristy place where you can feel the rush. You can get on a horse to go to the top (₹300-₹1000). The Horse ride is an extremely nice experience, but ensure that ladies travel in front of the male members of the party. Its not so tough to hike there. On the top of this hill, one can find all kinds of shops, flocking with people.
 * Trek to Tiffin's Top. It's a slightly touristy place where you can feel the rush. You can get on a horse to go to the top (₹300-₹1000). The Horse ride is an extremely nice experience, but ensure that ladies travel in front of the male members of the party. Its not so tough to hike there. On the top of this hill, one can find all kinds of shops, flocking with people.

Learn
Nainital has a few good universities that offer short courses. Rock-climbing courses are another option.

 * 5-Day Youth Camp at Van Niwas, Bara Patthar. Apr-Jun, May-Sep. The camp activities include a basic rock-climbing course, Yoga and meditation in the mornings, trekking around Nainital, star-gazing and various cultural programs. The camp is educational, interesting and reasonably priced. However, the food is vegetarian and no alcohol is allowed. ₹2200, only ₹400 is non-refundable. To apply, contact The Convenor - Camps, Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Delhi Branch, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi - 110016. For more information regarding the accommodation and activities, call 235737, the Van Niwas phone number in Nainital. If you pay by cheque, it should be payable to Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Delhi Branch Trust.
 * Kumaon University is headquartered in Nainital, with a smaller branch in Almora. It offers numerous temporary courses.
 * Vipassana Meditation Course by Dr. Ravindra Deo. Aug 4-20. The courses are held in Hindi and English. There is no fixed centre, venues change every day, and the lessons are usually out in the open. The course focuses on relaxing the mind, body and soul through introspection and interaction with the outside environment. Contact Dr. Ravindra Reo at B.D. Pande Hospital, Tel: 2012/22.

Buy
Shopping in Nainital is awesome and it is truly enlightening experience to do so. Nainital is very famous for handicraft products such as handmade candles, ornamental pieces and Kumauni woolens for its excellent quality and warmness. Visitors come across range of choices with colorful cardigans, caps, sweaters and shawls available in different design.

Visitors can bring back different kinds of fruits such as blueberries, peaches, mulberries, strawberries, apples and fresh cherries. Nainital is also famous for its eco-friendly candlesticks for home decor.

Eat
Nainital, being close to Delhi, becomes the natural holiday destination for a lot of the capital's folks in the sweltering summer months. The eateries in Nainital reflect that with Punjabi staples being standard fare - most of the better eateries are in the Mall.

Drink
Nightlife in Nainital almost doesn't exist. Simply basking and dancing in front of bonfire is extremely enjoyable. There are hardly any pubs or bars in Mall and alcohol is served only in 5 star hotels which possess decent bars.

 * Tea is served in the dhabas of The Mall. Try the local Herbal Chai.

Sleep
There are plenty of hotels in Nainital. Visitors are spoiled for choice in the top end category. Mountain Quail and Jungle Lore offer tents. There are hotels on the mall road. There are hotels that are cheaper but reaching there by foot is a challenge.

Splurge

There are also a number of private villas offering accommodation in and around Nainital.
 * Balarampur House Nanital. Sherwani, Mallital, near Uttrakhand High Court, Nainital. 05942 236 236
 * Fagunia Farmstay, 4 BR villa homestay near Nainital. Near Bajoon, Nainital District. +91 85952 19857
 * Balarampur House Nanital. Sherwani, Mallital, near Uttrakhand High Court, Nainital. 05942 236 236
 * Fagunia Farmstay, 4 BR villa homestay near Nainital. Near Bajoon, Nainital District. +91 85952 19857

Stay safe
While driving your car on uphill, don't hit brakes very hard as the risk of jamming them may arise. Most of the petrol pumps close by 7PM, so keep an eye on your fuel meter and get tank of your car filled in time.

Nainital is a safe place but during high season a surge of visitors keep visiting this beautiful place and some people exploit this opportunity for their own benefit. So a note of caution is given while roaming around the city.

Internet cafes

 * Cyberia, Mallital. The fastest connections in town.
 * Cyber Zone (near Bank of Baroda Mallital, Nainital). It is a good place for your internet activities (like booking flight or train tickets or whatever for that matter).
 * Flattis, The Mall. This is Nainital's most popular cyber cafe and it houses a small restaurant as well.

Phones

 * STD/ISD booths are scattered throughout the city. The fare is calculated using a digital meter.
 * MTNL phonecards are not used.
 * Cell-phone coverage is fairly good. BSNL, Airtel vodafone; and idea! Cellular are the main operators.

STD code

 * The STD code for the Nainital region is 05942. If you are calling from a cell-phone or another town in the country, dial 05942-xxxxxx(x)
 * For international calls to Nainital, the calling code is +91 5942-xxxxxx(x)

Tourist offices

 * KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam), Oak Park House, Mallital. Tel: 36356.
 * Tourist Office, The Mall. Tel: 35337.

Banks and post office

 * SBI, Mallital. Tel: 235645, 235087.
 * SBI, Tallital. Tel: 235579.
 * Punjab National Bank, Barra Bazaar. Tel: 235714.
 * National Bank Ltd, Tallital. Tel: 235414.
 * Kurmanchal Bank, Tallital. Tel: 235440, 236037.
 * Kurmanchal Bank, Barra Bazaar. Tel: 235427.
 * Post Office, Tallital. Tel: 235704.

Stay healthy

 * G.B. Pant Hospital, Ramsay Hospital Road, Tallital. Tel: 235388.
 * Vaccine Research Institute, Patwadangar. Tel: 241129.
 * Veterinary Hospital, Haldwani. Tel: 221014, 235636.
 * Tiwari Forest Hospital, Haldwani. Tel: 234423/30.
 * Sitapur Eye Hospital, Haldwani. Tel: 220209.

Go next

 * Bareilly - It is center of the furniture manufacturing and trading in sugar, cereal and cotton. Bareilly has got high recognition when its name was added into Counter Magnets of National Capital Region.
 * Hill stations - Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani - These hill stations are situated well above 6,000 feet on semi-circular shaped mountains. It is believed that these hill stations have a very long history and have existed since the Vedic age.
 * Jim Corbett National Park - It is first national park of India and is placed at foothills of Himalayas with height ranging from 1300 feet to nearly 4000 feet. The key attraction for wild life enthusiasts and tourists is the view of Tiger with its wilderness.
 * Lakes - Bhimtal, Sattal, Kamal Tal
 * Nanakmatta - It is one of the ancient towns named after Gurdwaara Nanak Mata Sahib, which is a Sikh pilgrimage site. Nanakmatta is associated with Guru Hargobind and Guru Nanak.
 * Pilibhit - There are various religious places located in Pilibhit and most famous among them are Ardhanarishwar temple, Jaisantri Devi temple, Dargah e Shahji Miyan, Gauri Shankar temple and Jama Masjid.
 * Pangot - Tiny hamlet 15 kms from Nainital and a favorite spot for tourists looking for offbeat place near Nainital. Offers a lot of Jungle cottages and camps as accommodation. Surrounded with dense Forrest of upper reaches of Corbett, place is famous for easy spotting of wildlife and birds. With more than 200 species of birds recorded here, Pangot attracts a lot of birders.
 * Mukteshwar - Located at around 1.5 hour drive from Nainital. The place offers fruit orchids and the famous Himalayan View, Muktehwar is famous for. Lot of local shops out here for handmade stuff and organic food. Place offers a peaceful stay and lush green surrounding. Visit Mukteshwar Temple, Chauli ki Jaali, Bhimtal and more. Tourists also opt to trek to Bhalugaad waterfall, it's a 30min trek through the jungle and the famous waterfall with a big pond is the reward for same.

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