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Kumaon is one of the two administrative divisions of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The place is mostly covered by mountains. Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet, Binsar, Chaukori, Munsiyari are mostly in the list of top places in Kumaon which covers the mountains and forests. Patalbhubaneswar being the historically significant area. Kumaon is believed to have been derived from "Kurmanchal", meaning land of the Kurmavatar (the tortoise incarnation of Lord  Vishnu , the preserver according to Hinduism). The region of Kumaon is named after as such. Day 1: Nainital About the place: Nainital with its beautiful lakes, temples and exotic scenery around is the perfect holiday paradise nestled in the arms of Kumaon Hills with an air which is refreshing and carries a subtle charm. Blessed with its own scenic lake, Nainital is a hill station surrounded by the peaks of Kumaon Hills and is full of natural hot water springs. Activity: Reach at Kathgodam early