A nice morning at Jageshwar Dham temple... Jageshwar (Uttaranchal)

गोलुदेव का मन्दिर - घोडाखाल (नैनीताल)

गोलू देव मन्दिर, घोडाखाल
( मेरी उत्तरांचल यात्रा अप्रैल ०९)

गोलू देवता उत्तराखंड के न्याय के देवता हैं। जिस किसी को भी कहीं से न्याय नही मिलता वह गोलू देवता की शरण में आता है। यहाँ के लोगों की यह मान्यता है की गोलू देवता सफल न्याय करते हैं और आज तक कोई भी उनके मन्दिर से निरास नहीं गया है।
दूर रहने वाले लोग जो मन्दिर तक नही आ सकते वो लोग गोलू देवता के मन्दिर में चिट्ठी भेजते हैं और न्याय हो जाने पर वहां घंटी चढाते हैं। जो लोग आ नहीं सकते वे दूर से ही गोलू देवता को याद कर लेते हैं।

गोलू देवता के मन्दिर तो पुरे उत्तराँचल में हैं लेकिन नैनीताल के पास घोडाखाल और अल्मोरा के पास चितई के गोलू मन्दिर पुरे उत्तराँचल में प्रसिद्ध हैं।

जय गोलुदेव ... सबकी रक्षा करें .............



प्रस्तुति - जीके इंडियन -

ऋषिकेश

ऋषिकेश - पावन तीर्थ स्थल

जहाँ गंगा पहाडों से निकल कर मैदान की तरफ़ आती है और अंत में गंगा सागर में मिल जाती है। आओ गंगा मैया का वंदन करें।

१। ऋषिकेश का विहंगम दृश्य



२। गंगा नदी में नहाते और प्राथना करते हुए लोग



३। लाक्स्मन झूला में आनंद लेते हुए पर्यटक

हरिद्वार, ऋषिकेश और शिपुरी जरूर देखें। यह हमारी वेद् पुराण की नगरी है ....

भीमताल, सातताल और नाकुचियाताल के सुन्दर द्रह्स्य

This is Bheemtal, 22 KM away from Nainital. The lake of Bheemtal is bigger than the lake of Nainital. Bheemtal is a calm and quite place on the lap of nature.

The views of Bheemtal town from my Hotel, surrounded by beautiful hills.

Lovely flowers on the way to Bheemtal Lake.

Beautiful flowers on the way to Bheemtal.

View of Bheemtal lake from the Road.

Shops near Bheemtal lake

Golu Temple near Bhowali, place is called Ghoda Khaal.

Bhowali Town - Scene of a Pradarshini

View of Tea Garden on the way to Bhowali to Ramgarh

Nakuchia Taal is away from Bheemtal - A scenic beuty place.

Nakuchia Taal - Beautiful lake on this earth surrounded by hills.

Bunglows, Hotels and Guest houses near Nakuchia taal

View of Sat Tal

Sattal Lake

You can enjoy boating at Sat Tal - Its a beautiful place. You can get the real kumoni food at Sattal. Govt Hotel is also good

Broken Boat - This boat has seen the tourist from all over the world.

Around Sat Tal, there are so many small tals.

A village Temple of Bhagwan Shiva in Bhairav form.

Beautiful view of lake from the road.

GKIndia.

रानीखेत के सुन्दर द्रश्य

Visitors are enjoying the natures' beauty at Ranikhet.

View of Deep valley at Ranikhet. View of jaman village.

नैनीताल के सुन्दर द्रश्य

Beautiful Roads from Kathgodam to Nainital.

(इन उम्र से लम्बी सड़कों को मंजिल पे पहुचते देखा नही )

Life is to go ........... (जीवन चलने का नाम चलते रहो सुबह शाम )

Natures beauty - Kathgodam to Naintial

(ये पर्वतों के दायरे................... )

Beautiful hills - Kathgodam to Nainital

Street market at Mallital - Nainital

Tourist are busy in buying things from the market - Nainital City

Tourist are at Mallital market.

Beautiful Roads in and around Nainital।

This is me who is enjoying his hill driving for the first time.

( जिंदगी एक सफर है सुहाना जहाँ कल क्या हो ये किसने जाना ............................ )

View of Nainital Lake from the Hotel Ankur Plaza.

Hotel Ankur Plaza at mallital, Nainital.

Appu Ghar , Ropeway station at Mallital, Nainital.

Mallital - Nainital

Tourist is enjoying the morning of Nainital.

Aipan - The art of uttaranchal - It is made on any spiritual ocassion in the Uttaranchal.

Tourist are enjoying the evening at Mallital - Nainital.

Naini lake - You can see the Boat Club at mallital.

( ओह मांझी .. ले चल पार - मेरे साजन हैं उसपार ............. )

You can walk around Nainilake for full enjoyment.

Nainilake from the corner, away from crowd.

One young tourist is enjoing shooting at mallital.

Zoo of Nainital, from where you can see the entire Nainital.

नैनिताल
पर्यटन की द्रष्टि से नैनिताल बहुत ही अच्छी जगह है जहाँ पर आप पानी, पहाड़, शहर और प्रकर्ति का पूरा नजारा देख सकते हैं. नैनिताल के उपरी भाग को मल्लीताल और नीचला भाग तल्लीताल कहते हैं. मल्लीताल में फ्लैट का खुला मैदान है। मल्लीताल के फ्लैट पर शाम होते ही मैदानी क्षेत्रों से आए हुए सैलानी एकत्र हो जाते हैं। यहाँ नित नये खेल - तमाशे होते रहते हैं। संध्या के समय जब सारी नैनीताल नगरी बिजली के प्रकाश में जगमगाने लगती है तो नैनीताल के ताल के देखने में ऐसा लगता है कि मानो सारी नगरी इसी ताल में डूब सी गयी है। संध्या समय तल्लीताल से मल्लीताल को आने वाले सैलानियों का तांता सा लग जाता है। इसी तरह मल्लीताल से तल्लीताल (माल रोड) जाने वाले प्रकृतिप्रेमियों का काफिला देखने योग्य होता है।

नैनीताल की कुछ द्रश्य जो आपको अच्छे लगगें.

GKIndia -

ALL ABOUT UTTARAKHAND

"Beautiful Nainital"

UTTARAKHAND

ABOUT UTTARAKHAND

Uttarakhand is the 27th state of the Republic of India. (total states being 28) It was formed on 9th Nov 2000 and was carved out of Uttar Pradesh after a long struggle of the Uttaranchali people. Uttarakhand lies in the Northern part of India amidst the magnificent Himalayas and dense forests. The state is bordering Himachal Pradesh in the north-west and Uttar Pradesh in the South and has international borders with Nepal and China.

The State today with 13 Districts can be grouped into three distinct geographical regions, the High mountain region, the Mid-mountain region and the Terai region. Dehradun is the interim-capital city. Uttaranchal consists of 13 districts viz., Almora, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Haridwar, Champawat, Nainital, Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag.

The land area is about 55,845 sq km. The region is mostly hilly (approx 88 percent) and the remaining 12 percent falls in the plains.The state is very rich in natural resources especially water and forests as it has many glaciers, rivers, forests, mountain peaks. The famous peaks of Uttaranchal are Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Trishul, Bandarpunch and Mt Kamet. The major Glaciers include Gangotri, Pindari, Milam and Khatling. The Ganga, The Yamuna, Ramganga and Sharda are principal rivers of this region.

CAPITAL OF UTTARAKHAND

The city of Dehradun, has been declared as the interim capital of the new state. Though the debate on making Gairsain as the new capital is still on.
Dehradun is situated at the Himalayan foothills in the fertile Doon Valley. The valley is well known for its salubrious climate and natural beauty. It is due to this reason, Dehradun has been one of the favorite residential cities. It is also an important educational centres of the country. Some of the best public schools and convents are housed here.The Indian Military Academy, The Froest Research Institute, the Oil and Natural Gas comission and many more offices of Central and State Govt. are also situated here. Dehradun is one of the most important town in the new state and is well linked with rail, road and air routes to all the parts of the country.

Words fail to describe the awesome charm and enchanting beauty of this magical land. The splendor and the beauty of the land is to be seen and and felt. Blessed with magnificent glaciers , sparkling and joyful rivers, gigantic and ecstatic Himalayan peaks, natural biospheres, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhams, the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty Mountains.This is the land where Vedas and Shastras were composed and great Indian epic- The Mahabharath- was written. The land has always been the source of inspiration for nature lovers and seekers of peace and spirituality.

DISTRICTS OF UTTARAKHAND

1.Almora
Almora is a hill district in the central Kumaon region of Uttaranchal. It is a beautiful scenic place situated at an altitude of 5900 ft. It was founded by Raja Kalyan of Chand Dynasty in 1560AD. There is a cave where Swami Vivekanand meditated and was enlightened. Almora was captured by British from Gorkhas, who have left their mark on this town. Nanda Devi festival is celebrated here, during which devotees from all over India visit this place. Almora is very popular among tourists from nearby cities who come here during the summer for a holiday. There are very enchanting spots nearby. Kumaoni is the major language spoken here. The nearest railroad station is Kathgodam from where jeeps or bus has to be taken to reach this place. There are several lodges, hotels and Forest rest house.

2. Bageshwar
Bageshwar is a district town locaed in enchanting surroundings. According to mythology Lord Shiva had wandered this place transformed as a tiger. There is Baghwat temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, build by Raja Laxmi of Chand Dynasty. Many pilgrims visit this temple during the Uttarayan fair. This place is also frequented by trekkers since it is the starting place for Pindari, Sunderdhunga and Kafni glaciers. Almora is 90 kms away, the nearest railroad is Kathgodam.

3. Champawat
Champawat is a historical place with magnificent scenery and landscape.. There are many ancient temples viz’ Baleshwar Temple, Rataneshwar Temple. There are many lodges and hotels. The nearest railroad is Tanakpur.

4. Pithoragarh
This is the northernmost district town in the kumaon region of Uttaranchal. This place is endowed with natural charming beauty with many valleys and snow covered mountains. This place is the starting point to Mansarover lake and Mount Kailas which is revered by Hindus. The nearest railroad is Tanakpur and the nearest airport is Naini Saini.

5. Udham Singh Nagar
This is the new district of Uttaranchal. It is named after freedom fighter Udham Singh who had killed General Dyer of JallianWala Bagh massacre. It is a very beautiful and charming tourist spot.

6. Nainital
This is the lake town in the hilly region of Kumaon. The city is built around the lake Naini, and the city is surrounded by seven mountains Sapta Shring. Nainital was the summer capital of UttarPradesh for many years during Bristish regime and also after independence. It is said in mythology that when Lord Shiva was carrying the body of Sati, her eyes fell at this place and came to be known as Naini Tal. The nearest railroad is Kathgodam, this place is very popular with tourists of nearby towns especially Delhi who come here to escape the scorching heat of the capital city. Nearby places of interests are BhimTal, SatTal.

7. Pauri-Garhwal
Pauri is the Headquarter of Pauri-Garhwal district and Garhwal division. It is situated at a height of 1814 mts, on the northern slopes of kandolia hills.
Pauri provides a delightful view of the snow clad Himalayan peaks of Bandar-Punch. It is a beautiful small town with lush green forests and scenic landscape. The forests of Deodar covered with mist and the peaceful surroundings makes Pauri an ideal place for holiday. There are many educational institutes and a large number of picnic spots. Kandolia Gap and Nag tibba are two important picnic spots.

8. Tehri-Garhwal
Tehri is the headquarter of Tehri-Garhwal district and is situated at an altitude of 770 mts (2,3256 ft) It is situated at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers.
The town is located in a wide open valley which is quite warm in the summer.The forests of birch and pine on the steep slopes of himalaya, surround the valley.. this important town is at the jucntion of fiver important roads which branch off to Rishikesh, Deoprayag, Uttarkashi, Srinagar and Tilwara.While coming from Rishikesh 83 km from rishikesh, the road to uttarkashi and dharasu branches at dobata.

Prior to india’s independence, Tehri was capital of the princely state of Tehri-Garhwal. Maharaja Sudarshan Shah founded the town in 1803. Earlier to this, Srinagar (Garhwal) used to be the capital. The palaces and temples built by the old rulers can still be seen at Tehri and the adjoining places.The Tehri Hydel Development Corporation has undertaken the construction of Tehri Dam on river Bhagirathi and the project is estimated to generate 2400 MW of electricity for the nation and irrigate vast areas in the region. It has the potential of growing into a important tourist centre.

9. Dehradun
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttaranchal. It is situated in the Doon valley at the foothills of Himalaya with Ganga in the east and Yamuna in the west. Guru Dronacharya medidated here, which was then known as Drona Ashram. Sikh Guru Ram Rai camped here where the Ram Rai Durbar is located, presently it attracts lots of devotees and followers from India. The name Dehra (Camp) is derived from here. The British found the climate of Dehradun very pleasant and established many institutions here i.e. Forest Research Institute, Indian Military Academy, ONGC, Survey of India, best public schools viz’ Doon School, Welham School, Col. Brown school, Jesus & Mary Convent, St Josephs School. Very near from Dehradun is the hill resort of Mussoorie.
The nearby places of interest for the tourists are Tapkeshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sahastra Dhara the sulphur springs, Robbers Cave a picnic spot, Dakpathar Barrage, Tapovan a place where Guru Drona did penance, Kalanga Monument for Gorkha Gen Balbhadra Thapa, Ashoka Edict at Kalsi.

10. Uttarkashi
Uttarakashi is a big town and is situated near the river Bhagirathi. This historic town has lot of ancient monuments and temples. It is a tourist halt place and lot of hotels and lodges and market cater for them. The most famous temples is Lord Viswanath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Nearby there is Shakti temple which has a old brass trident which is 26ft high and a base circumference of 9feet. There is also a temples of Parshuram. There are lot of similarities with town of Kashi, hence the name. This town has a power project .e. Maneri-Bhali and provides 93MW of power. This town also has the prestigious Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.

11. Chamoli
Chamoli is situated near the river Alaknanda on the way to Badrinath. Its is a small town and usually not used by tourists as a night halt. It is 10km further from Nandprayag and 10km before Gopeshwar.

12. Rudraprayag
Rudrapayag as the name specifies is the town situated near the meeting place of two rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. It is a town on the way to Badrinath from Srinagar. From here there are two roads one going to Kedarnath and other to Badrinath. It is a night halt place for pilgrims and has many hotels and lodges and market. There is a small temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, called Jagdamba Devi Temple. There is also an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva called Rudranath temple. Narad Muni medidated here for several years, Lord Shiva blessed him with perfection in music.

13. Haridwar
The name Haridwar signifies the gateway to the God, since this is the place where the pilgrimage to two famous temples Kedarnat (Lordh Shiva) and Badrinath (Lord Vishnu) is started. It is situated on the banks of river Ganga and at the foothills of Shivalik mountains. This was the place of meditation for sages and rishis. Sage Kapil meditated here and this place was called Kapilasthan. It is one of the four places where Kumbh mela is held every 12 years, millions of people take holy dip in the river Ganges to get rid of their sins. It is said that the pitcher of Amrit was kept in hiding here by Devtas when it was unearthed from Sagar Manthan. The same pitcher was taken to other i.e. Allahabad, Ujjain and Nasik, in the struggle with Asuras the pitcher broke spilling some sacred water “Amrit”, since then these places became very holy and the Kumbh mela is held every 3 years in these cities in succession. Lots of devotees throng this place to take a holy dip in the Ganges, every evening Arti is performed in Har-ki-Pauri. There is a slab where the footprints of Lord Vishnu is present. The nearby places of interest for the tourists are Har-ki-Pauri, Ram Krishna Mission Seva Ashram, Gurukul Kangri University, Sapta Rishi Ashram, Bharat Heavy Electricals Factory, Mansa Devi Temple.

Uttarakhand’s Story of Statehood

The movement in the hills of Uttar Pradesh for a separate State of Uttarakhand is the biggest movement in the history of the region, even bigger than the famous Tilari agitation, which was launched in 1930 in the riyasat of Tehri Garhwal for people’s rights over forests and forest produce…

The demand for a separate State of Uttarakhand and creation of local political outfits like the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal, the Uttarakhand Jan Sangharsh Vahini, the Uttarakhand Mukti Morcha, the Uttarakhand Party, the Uttarakhand Jan Morcha, the Uttarakhand Raksha Manch, the Uttarakhand Shanti Vahini, and dozens of action Committees is the expression of the demands of a neglected people.

The genesis of the ongoing agitation is remarkable in many ways. It took off as a protest against the implementation of reservation for OBCs. Eventually, it resulted first, in the demand for including the entire Uttarakhand region in the list of the OBCs and then, in the demand for a separate hill State…

The question of Uttarakhand State is directly associated with the issue of the management of the Himalayan region. Failure in managing the Himalayan eco-system will lead to a catastrophe. An expert group of the Planning Commission recommended strongly creation of an apex body such as the Himalayan Development Authority (HDA) to address the major issues and to evolve a policy framework for effective management. The formation of a separate State of Uttarakhand will be a step in the direction of proper management of the Himalayas.

The Uttarakhand movement needs to be seen in the light of the historically independent identity of the region. The region was able to maintain its political, economic, and cultural identity from the earliest times to the late eighteenth century. The Malla occupation and Rohila invasion did not have a lasting impression on the life of its people and these incidents were merely passing phases of local history.

Today, socio-economic problems, large-scale unemployment, and the disillusionment with the State and Central Governments have given a new dimension to the question of Uttarakhandi identity. The people of Garhwal and Kumaon have also realised that they do not have different political ends to pursue or, for that matter different identities, to adopt, since they are a single people in all respects. The rise of Garhwal and Kumaon as two independent principalities has become irrelevant for them and a thing of the past. The only salvation, if there is one, lies in this identity.

One cannot ignore the fact that a new kind of socio-political alignment has emerged in the ongoing movement. Even during earlier times, such alignments emerged after every major political event, be it the Rohila war, the Gorkha occupation, or British rule. After each of these events, history was re-invented to legitimise the newly acquired socio-political status of certain people who emerged dominant in the changed political circumstances.

This will also happen in the near future when a separate State is formed. But, this time, it will be the turn of the common man. And, the same current is flowing throughout Uttarakhand as the whole region is united in a cultural bond. Otherwise, the reaction to the brutal massacres in Khatima and Mussoorie would not have been equally intense throughout the region.

Uttarakhand’s story since Independence has been one of persistent exploitation of its forests and mineral wealth and neglect of its people. The neglect of regional aspirations led to the emergence of this movement as early as 1952 when P. C. Joshi of the undivided Communist Party of India raised this demand. Even Pandit Nehru envisaged division of UP, with complete statehood for Uttarakhand. But G. B. Pant, who hailed from the same region, opposed the idea and that was the end of the matter as far as the national polity was concerned. Nehru, at the Shrinagar Congress Session, advocated the idea of a separate administrative set up for the region.

The attitude of the Central Government is about to lead to the situation going out of control. The people are convinced that the Government is not at all serious about their demand. The sentiments of the local people need to be addressed properly, otherwise the Government would have to face a very piquant situation.

The region has more than three lakh ex-soldiers and ex-paramilitary personnel. Most women of the region know how to handle rifles. The Government got a taste of what might be in the offing when ex-soldiers took out well-attended rallies in the region wearing their uniforms.

Source: Suresh Nautiyal, The Observer (New Delhi), September 29, 1994.

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नैनीताल झील का मनोरम द्रश्य

भारतीय राज्य उत्तराखंड का एक जिला है । मूलतया य शहर अन्ग्रेजो के जमाने मे पर्वतीय स्थान के रूप में प्रसिद्ध हुआ. यहां नैना देवी का एक प्रसिद्ध मन्दिर है. नगर के बीचोंबीच एक झील भी है जिस की आकृति देवी की आंख यानि “नैन” जैसी है. इसी झील (ताल) के कारण इस स्थान का नाम नैनीताल पडा. नैनीताल आज भारत के प्रसिद्ध हिल स्टेशन में नैनीताल एक है। यहाँ हर साल यहां गर्मियों में पर्यटक प्रकृति का आनंद उठाने आते हैं.

नैनीताल के ताल के दोनों ओर सड़के हैं। ताल का मल्ला भाग मल्लीताल और नीचला भाग तल्लीताल कहलाता है। मल्लीताल में फ्लैट का खुला मैदान है। मल्लीताल के फ्लैट पर शाम होते ही मैदानी क्षेत्रों से आए हुए सैलानी एकत्र हो जाते हैं। यहाँ नित नये खेल - तमाशे होते रहते हैं। संध्या के समय जब सारी नैनीताल नगरी बिजली के प्रकाश में जगमगाने लगती है तो नैनीताल के ताल के देखने में ऐसा लगता है कि मानो सारी नगरी इसी ताल में डूब सी गयी है। संध्या समय तल्लीताल से मल्लीताल को आने वाले सैलानियों का तांता सा लग जाता है। इसी तरह मल्लीताल से तल्लीताल (माल रोड) जाने वाले प्रकृतिप्रेमियों का काफिला देखने योग्य होता है।

नैनीताल, पर्यटकों, सैलानियों पदारोहियों और पर्वतारोहियों का चहेता नगर है जिसे देखने प्रतिवर्ष हजारों लोग यहाँ आते हैं। कुछ ऐसे भी यात्री होते हैं जो केवल नैनीताल का "नैनी देवी" के दर्शन करने और उस देवी का आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करने की अभिलाषा से आते हैं। यह देवी कोई और न होकर स्वयं 'शिव पत्नी' नंदा (पार्वती) हैं। यह तालाब उन्हीं की स्मृति का द्योतक है।

नैनीताल के कुछ चित्र
१। नैनीताल का मनोरम द्रश्य -चिडिया घर से लिया गया चित्र )


















२. पंडित गोविन्द बल्लभ पन्त जी की मूर्ति मल्लीताल, माल रोड, नैनीताल।


















३। नैनीताल का जू (चिडिया घर )


















४. नैनीताल की शांत और सुंदर झील सबके मन को आंदोलित करती है।
यह बोट क्लब का सीन है जो माल रोड के पास है ।


















५। यह कुमाओं का प्रसिद्ध ऐपन कला है । जो यहाँ की सम्रध संस्कृति को दर्शाती है.
पहाड़ में कोई भी मंगल काम हो एपन जरुर बनाये जाते है.


















६. यह चित्र मैंने मल्लीताल अपने होटल अंकुर प्लाजा से लिए है।
जहाँ से भी देखो शांत ही नजर आती है।
मुझे पन्त जी एक कविता याद आती है।
"लो चित्र शलभ सी पंख खोल
उड़ने को है कुसुमित घटी "



















७. नैन्तिअल का मल्लीताल का पटरी मार्केट जहाँ पर्यटक अपनी मन पसाद का सामन खरीदते है।
मल्लीताल में सभी प्रकार के रेस्तौरांत है जहाँ आप अपने बजट के हिसाब से भोजन कर सकते हैं।


















८. सुंदर पड़ी पुष्प जिनकी छठा देखते ही बनती है।


















नैनीताल की खोज
सन् १८३९ ई. में एक अंग्रेज व्यापारी पी. बैरन था। वह रोजा, जिला शाहजहाँपुर में चीनी का व्यापार करता था। इसी पी. बैरन नाम के अंग्रेज को पर्वतीय अंचल में घूमने का अत्यन्त शौक था। केदारनाथ और बद्रीनाथ की यात्रा करने के बाद यह उत्साही युवक अंग्रेज कुमाऊँ की मखमली धरती की ओर बढ़ता चला गया। एक बार खैरना नाम के स्थान पर यह अंग्रेज युवक अपने मित्र कैप्टन ठेलर के साथ ठहरा हुआ था। प्राकृतिक दृश्यों को देखने का इन्हें बहुत शौक था। उन्होंने एक स्थानीय व्यक्ति से जब 'शेर का डाण्डा' इलाके की जानकारी प्राप्त की तो उन्हें बताया गया कि सामने जो पर्वत हे, उसको ही 'शेर का डाण्डा' कहते हैं और वहीं पर्वत के पीछे एक सुन्दर ताल भी है। बैरन ने उस व्यक्ति से ताल तक पहुँचने का रास्ता पूछा, परन्तु घनघोर जंगल होने के कारण और जंगली पशुओं के डर से वह व्यक्ति तैयार न हुआ। परन्तु, विकट पर्वतारोही बैरन पीछे हटने वाले व्यक्ति नहीं थे। गाँव के कुछ लोगों की सहायता से पी. बैरन ने 'शेर का डाण्डा' (२३६० मी.) को पार कर नैनीताल की झील तक पहुँचने का सफल प्रयास किया। इस क्षेत्र में पहुँचकर और यहाँ की सुन्दरता देखकर पी. बैरन मन्त्रुमुग्ध हो गये। उन्होंने उसी दिन तय कर ड़ाला कि वे अब रोजा, शाहजहाँपुर की गर्मी को छोड़कर नैनीताल की इन आबादियों को ही आबाद करेंगे।

पी. बैरन 'पिलग्रिम' के नाम से अपने यात्रा - विवरण अनेक अखबारों को भेजते रहते थे। बद्रीनाथ, केदारनाथ की यात्रा का वर्णन भी उन्होंने बहुत सुन्दर शब्दों में लिखा था। सन् १८४१ की २४ नवम्बर को, कलकत्ता के 'इंगलिश मैन' नामक अखबार में पहले - पहले नैनीताल के ताल की खोज खबर छपी थी। बाद में आगरा अखबार में भी इस बारे में पूरी जानकारी दी गयी थी। सन् १८४४ में किताब के रुप में इस स्थान का विवरण पहली बार प्रकाश में आया था। बैरन साहब नैनीताल के इस अंचल के सौन्दर्य से इतने प्रभावित हुए कि उन्होंने सारे इलाके को खरीदन का निश्चय कर लिया। पी बैरन ने उस लाके के थोकदार से स्वयं बातचीत की कि वे इस सारे इलाके को उन्हें बेच दें।

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