While Shimla was the place for the more formal affairs of the British Raj, Nainital was the place for romance and party. There is good reason for that – the hills, the very pretty Naini Jheel and the song birds and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas in the background create a setting as beautiful for romance as any. Is it any wonder then that Nainital has now become India’s favourite vacation spot? This hill-town located in the lower slopes of the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand has something of charm for everyone. For the stressed urban folks of Delhi it’s the perfect weekend getaway. For the children it’s like visiting the idyllic settings they have read about in the many stories of Ruskin Bond. For the young ones in their prime, it’s the place where they come to fall in love all over again.