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We explored the famous Bhimtal and                  Next day on our way to Mukteshwar Temple ,
        Naukuchiatal Lake and enjoyed boating with          we visited Ghorakhal Golu Devta Temple which
        picturesque surrounding of the lake. We             is one-of-a-kind. The devotees come here to
        were lucky to witness a marriage procession         offer prayers and write their wishes on a piece of
        passing from one end of the lake to the other       paper. It is a popular belief that Golu Devta doles
        on the boat with the marriage band. My wife         out quick justice to the devotees. And in return
        and I enjoyed the Zip Line adventure above          the devotees offer bells after the fulfilment of
        Naukuchital Lake which is 2nd largest in            their wishes. We also saw some beautiful tea and
        Uttarakhand with the length of 700 meters.          apple gardens.
        Undoubtedly, it was an experience of a life time.
                                                            We also explored other tourist spots namely
        In Nainital, we visited the divine Naina Devi       Tiffin Top, Himalayan View Point, Eco Cave
        Mandir and took a boat ride in Naini lake which     Gardens, St John's Church, Bhalu Gaad Waterfalls,
        is adjacent to the Mandir. The cold breeze made     Khurpatal Lake & Lovers Point. The beautiful
        us shiver in the month of May when the whole        scenic view at every other step is what makes
        country was enveloped with hot and humid            Nainital a MUST on the bucket list.
        weather. We also purchased few things from
        Tibetan market next to the Mandir and explored      We bid adieu to the mesmerizing Hills of
        the famous Mall Road that runs parallel to the      Kumaon, and were very excited for our next
        lake.                                               destination, Patnitop. It’s a hilltop tourist place




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