Nainital
Nainital, discovered by Mr. Barron, a sugar merchant, is one of India's most important hill stations. 227 kilometers north of Delhi, the lake of Nainital is set in a mountain hollow at an altitude of 1938 meters. Nainital naturally become the popular spot to beat the summer heat. People flock in the place through out the year and during the period between March and July the inflow is high. Tourists and honeymooners pack the mall, the boulevard that links Mallital (head of the lake), the older colonial part of Nainital at the north end, and with Tallital (foot of the lake).

Nainital is a good base for exploring Kumaon, Corbett National Park, Almora and Ranikhet, which are all lying within an easy distance. Another beautiful lake nearby is the Sat Tal. Of the two main highways in Nainital from opposite ends-one arrives at Mallital from Ramnagar and Corbett National Park and the other comes in at Tallital in the south. The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, 72 kilometers south.

Mussoorie
Mussoorie is the closest hillstation to Delhi, spreading over 15 kilometers along the ridge. It is just 278 kilometers north of Delhi and the clearly visible Dehra Dun is 34 kilometers south. The station provides the first glimpse of the snow covered Himalayan peaks of Western Garhwal and simultaneously the dramatic views of the Dehra Dun Valley below. The hillstaion was established by Captain Young in 1823 and soon it became a typical Victorian resort., centering on its long promenade-the Mall. The Anglican Church, library and club are added prominence. Mussoorie's mountain panorama forms a pleasant backdrop for a rambling stroll to escape from a busy holiday town.