Guano Hills in Nainital
Nainital has lots of attractions to offer to the tourists. These include various lakes, wildlife sanctuaries and temples. A very different destination is its trekking attraction in hills. Guano Hills is situated in the Pangot village of the scenic hill station of Nainital. The place is far away from routine cacophony of hustle bustle of a town and provides very natural, calm and serene environment. Guano Hills are comparatively less famous yet very beautiful and easy trekking destinations of Nainital offering travelers the rare opportunity to relax in the arms of nature. It is generally inhibited by people who are either nature lovers or love to take long walks down the hills. The far reaching lofty hilly crests and amazing view of the countryside makes it a fulfilling experience for every trekker.
The Guano Hills are located at an altitude of 1985 m and feature some of the most beautiful trees found on heights such as oak, bamboo and deodar forests. Nature lovers can trace many more flora and fauna here while exploring in depths. Also while hiking, one can easily spot some really rare species of birds. These hills are considered as a paradise for ornithologists and nature lovers or bird watchers. Bird sightings often include gray woodpecker and black chinned babbler. The place is photographer’s paradise as every picture and snapshot clicked here is bound to be beautiful and mesmerizing.
The opening time here is 8:00 am and closing time is 6:00 pm on all weekdays and public holidays. The place can be easily reached by hiring a cab or auto rickshaw. Hiking is another option to reach here.
There are various hotels, guest houses and rest houses near Guano Hills that suit all pockets. Bookings can be done in advance. Hotel Ambassador is the nearest hotel to Guano Hills in Nainital. The other nearby hotels include Elphinstone Hotel, The Naini Retreat, Hotel Pratap Agency and Classic the Mall which are located at approximately 4 kms from the Guano Hills in Nainital.
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