Mostly these are taken by a pocket camera walking around town of places I passed by.
More Nainital Photos: Ones tourists don’t see
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Beautiful!!
Was in Ramnee 1965 – 1971. Absolutely wonderful that one can get info about Naini on the internet. Thanks for posting these images. brings back such fond memories.
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Lovely photos, Lokesh.
Thanks for a trip down memory lane.
Hi Lokesh,
This is Devika Pande from Nainital. My family owns the Grand Hotel and we’re trying to get a website up and running – so I thought I could ask you if we can use some of your lovely photographs of Nainital for it – we’d obviously give you the credit!
Let me know…
Regards, Devika
Hi devika,
Am Naresh Goyal from Delhi , whenever i visited Ntal stayed with u only at Grand , Coming again to Ntal & need to interact with u before that , There is no email add to be seen at ur site so Plz provide ur email id .
Regards
Naresh Goyal
9811095215
Gosh, I’m in a trance….the photos bring back so many memories, but I see many changes as well. There has always been something so special about Naini. Americans are surprised to learn that India has such beautiful places. Thanks!
An ex-Ramneeite
thanks for the lovely pics .. i studied in all saints and havent been in naini for yrs
lovely pics.
thrilled to be able to feel naini and ramnee. was there till 72 and seems like a dream to be able to see the places we walked and spent so many enthralled moments. the cemetry -we were totally at peace there .Thanks for taking me down memory lane and what vivid memories I have — Tallital ,Indra Pharmacy ,and one shop at the beginning of the uphil diversion to sonn where we would buy samosas from . Thanks …
I left Sem in 1974 after 8 yrs but deep down Naini will always be an integral part of me. Seeing these pics I lose track of time and ….. just makes me very nostalgic and happy. Sitting here a half a world away there is an instant urge to return to the Naini hills and walk through those places once more…
Excellent pics. I would like to use some of them in the next issue of the Sem Tattler.
lovely pics……just feel like dashing to my hometown immdly.
what a place it is !!!! awsome indeed.
Hi,
I was sent these photos thru someone I used to know when I was in Sonn and he in St Jospehs. Lovely pictures. I am glad they are cleaning up the lake–the last time I visited I was sooooooo disappointed by the water. It looks so much better now.
As Neeraj before me puts it –we lived there so long that it is in your system.
Cheers
Gr8 pix!! Though one belongs to Naini, yet as kids never cud admire the beauty. What do they say – ‘Ghar ki Murgi……….’!
Have travelled the whole of India being in fauj, but Naini is where the heart is!!!
Thanks for posting these lovely photos Lokesh.
Thanks for the pictures–they brought back so many memories! I graduated from Ramnee in 1963 and we were the First class to do the Indian School Leaving Certificate. Previous to my year, Senior Cambridge was the exit exam. We used to go to the graveyard in the innocent belief that the nuns couldn’t see us there!Some buildings–Modern Book Depot, Grand Hotel–were there even then.Great to see the photos.
Lokesh great pictures of Nainital.
Please do post more as being linked with Nainital memories are back.
I did saw like 100’s cool pics here http://www.nainitaltourism.com/pho.html
Bobby
Great jobs with the pics and the commentary. Commendable. Thak you. Sanjeev Kumar,88
awesome !Nostalgia crept in while going through them.This link was sent to me by my brother Manjul.Though our family[late Dr. Joshi]is no longer there ,we still miss the place and the simple and affectionate folks of this place.keep downloading more snaps.
Great Photos. Thanx for the nostalgia!!! I think Atul Sah’s brother Alok was
Deja-vu.
Brings back memories of a much peaceful time. The photographs are more than what is usually available on Nainital. Was in SEM from 1979 to March 1984(ICSE 1983-1984)the beinning of one standard board for ICSE.
Would love to get in touch with more people from Nainital.
Regards
Vivek Saxena
(viveksaxena68@gmail.com)
Beautiful photos. Rare ones too. Thanks for posting them. This link was sent to me by Manjul on facebook. My father was princial in Birla, retired in 1972. Below is a link to youtube where there is something that I wrote about Naini.
Dear Ms. Chopra,
I heard about your poem through one of my colleague in US. Can’t believe, I will get to hear it on this website. It was lovely. I too am a Birlite (1976-1982). Now living in Singapore. I know you are settled in Canada. Will love to get in touch with you.
Ravindra P. Singh
captrpsingh@gmail.com
What a treat! Thank you for sharing these amazing pictures…brings back lots of wonderful memories. I am sure I will look at these often, just to reminisce and smile!
Nostalgic pictures-memories of 1950-58 were revived.
fabulous photos, thanks for taking the effort to put them together. especially loved the one of the fog on the lake.. would give anything to see that again.
thanx not only were d pics awesome but while reading d msgs found some old friends of ramnee
thanx again.
Was in Sem from 63 to 71.
These snaps are rejuvenating. What pleasant and happy memories. Thanks
Thanks for the very nice pictures. I was in SEM from ’63 to ’71.
Great pics. What a nice stroll down memory lane. I Finished at Sem in 1971, revisited as a tourist in 2004. I’m a nostalgia nut.
I passed from sem in 1971.
38 years later today I feel I was boating in the lake with the mist.then I suddenly remembered That I had to return to school since the sports holidays were now over.
Rakesh Chopra
Hi Lokesh,
Those were some great snaps buddy, wanna grab some old friends and drive up instantly…wish our lives allowed us that luxury.
Regads,
Freddy
The shots took me back 30+ years ! I was in SEM 67-72 ( same class as Firdaus Master, Neil Todd Ravindra Bhantia, Neil Rodericks, Jehangir Gandhi and Lalit Rai just to name a few of the more colourful classmates who figure in top-of-mind recall)and have visited a couple of times since then. Nainital still retains its old world charm…..but is avoidable during the chock-a- block “season” time.
Harsh Chopra.
Hi. I was in Ramnee from the batch of 72…. dunno if u remember but some silly letter spoilt the socials between sem & sonn that year…. have u any idea where lalit rai is ?
passed outh from ramnee in 1968…..was there frrom class 1 to class 11 ..those pics are really great..I remember we used to walk to ramnee from the boat house side and there used to be this wall covered completely by a rose vine with such lovely pink roses….unforgettable
my maiden name was neena kathju
Hi,
Beautiful photographs, seem to have been taken by someone who really understands the essence of Naini. Great job Lokesh. Your snaps are a refreshing change from the mundane commercial stuff one sees about the town. Bring pangs of nostalgia. Inspite of the rampant construction, there is much to cherish.
Regards,
Akhil Sah (ISC 1974)
Nainital is a very beutifull place
WHAT LOVELY MEMORIES—-I PASSED OUT IN 63—&I STILL FEEL THE DAYS IN SONN WERE THE BEST EVER—MUST TRY & GO BACK SOME DAY !!!
Hi Zarin…i hope it is that same Zarine Tarapore…remember me ?
Zarine, if you are Xerxes’ older sister, can you ask him to send me an email. I live in California, and have tried to find him on the internet several times without success. We were in class togethe rat SEM. Thanks.
Dear Madam, Best wishes. Any news on Tehmina Framjee, 1965 batch. You all visited Maa Omlette., Do Help, its 1/2 a century. Thanks and warm regards. Wishing you, the family and Xerses and the family the very best. Shakti Rana – SEM 1965.
Hi Zarin. Not sure if you were the same person in my class with marge dmello and priti Singh. Would love to hear from you. Crystal Middleton nee Clements. Was your brother called Xerxes?
Hi. I am sure your the same Zarin from my class. A fast runner. Would love to email you. Do you keep in contact with any of our ramneeites? Would love to contact Margaret Dmello . Regards. Crystal Middleton nee Clements
These photos r not run of the mill type, they carry msg 4 those who have enjoyed the tranquil n enchanting times in Naini Tal. A must see
Thanks 4 taking us down memory lane
Hi,
Thanks to post the photographs as Nainital is my most Favourite place.I love it very much & more
V.K.Jain
I passed out in 2002 from St Mary’s Convent…..studied there from class 1 to 12th….i miss everything about naini….my school…my home….the lake…the tranquility n’ peace…..spent 22 years of my life in this beautiful town….i still dream about naini and my alma mater…. these beautiful pictures made me nostalgic…thanks 4 these lovely pics….waiting for more…..
Seeing these lovely pictures made me nostalgic.One can still feel the peace and tranquility seeing the pics.Was in Ramnee till 1995.
Only someone who has stayed in N’tal for long can understand the haunting beauty and charm of these spots.
Thanks..
loved the pictures. but when were they taken? naini now seems so crowded all the time . once 3/4 years back out for my early morning walk i saw people sleeping and cooking at the edge of the flats. it broke my heart.
and cant we revive the band stand tradition? it would b such a relief from the shops and hawkers.thanks for the great pictures.btw i passed out from dsb in 76.
Brings back memories of fun times @ SEM. Left in 72 & never been back & I love the mountains. H-V Chopra, Firdaus Masters, Neil Rodericks – would be great to meet as though I live in London I come to Mumbai in April every year.
Jehangirghandhi@hotmail.com
Thanks for this most beautiful and heartfelt journey down memory lane by comments, photographs and Video; brought tears to my eyes.Surely Naini is one of God’s most beautiful creations and SONN and SEM the best schools ever.I was in SONN from 1944 to 1946 ( I dont know if they have a boy’s primary section toady )and SEM from 1947 to 1952 inc. One of my greatest memories is that I got my first public flogging from Sister Magadelene at age 9yrs on a very delicate bare backside when three of us beat up a big Bully.No regrets. I am now 74yrs old and live in the UK unhappily, but I often in my thoughts visit beautiful Naini and my great schools and I feel so refreshed, uplifted and very satisfied with that period of life’s journey.
Hi, I wonder if you could help… I’m looking for a Dave Rundlett that lived in South Africa in the 1970’s. Regards, Niki
Hello Dave
Is that the Dave from Grinel in SA?
Roger Onslow
really gud work, i m a fan of ur photography and ur understanding of the city…i love nainital, m an ex ramneeite….feel like going back to naini….thanx again
i rly rly lov these pics… though i was in ramnee for just 4 yrs, fond memories of nainital r still fresh in my heart..
thnx 4 these wonderful pics
It is a teary eyed trip down memory lane. I spent my later childhood in Naini and go there occasionally. I used to go my school on boat many many days in early 80s. I have been looking for my teachers at Bishop Shah Mrs Hafiz, Ms Azim and Ms Stephen whom I fondly remember. Work keeps me in Bangalore and Mumbai most time and thru the corporate life but its so so refreshening to see the lovely pics. Raj
Fascinating images!I was there from 1962 -1971.Brought back wonderful memories.
Naini Tal the beautiful ! I go back a long way my friend – all the way back to the late thirties and mid forties attending All Saints College – still keep in touch with the friends I made then and we each have our own memories – thank you for taking me back to witness the hillside and the mall and the lakes.
Dimple , Lalit rai is in America. dlrai@hotmail.com
Lokesh, I keep coming back to your web site just to see more Nainital pictures. Can’t stop missing the place … I’ve lived in so many cities since my days there, but Nainital will always be home.
Neena, glad you like the pictures
Nice pics…
would be more intrested to see some photos covering 5 seasons of Nainital if anyone has, i have already checked nainitaltourism photos, new.
Also photo of Anup Shah Ji are amazing, i saw couple of them…
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Lovely Photos Lokesh. I was at Birla from 1976 – 1982. It is almost three decades since I left Nainital. Been back only Twice, unfortunately. It is as if it was yesterday. Nainital will always remain dearest to me.
Capt. R.P. Singh – Singapore
nainitaal is a nice city in india, i was started my schooling in 1979 from st bishop shaw high school. I missing that days. From your blog I am feeling the vary happy to see the nainitaal photos.. really……………it …….. tooooo……… beautiful
TOOK ME TO THOSE WONDER YEARS,,,,,DID PRIMARY SCHOOLING FROM BISHOP SHAW IN 74-75. WAS TO STAY IN RAMSAY CAMPUS….DEVIKA SAW YOU AS A LIL KID AT HINA’S HOUSE AT HALDWANI….(RUKN\MINI TOO)…….WITH THE PHOTOS POSTED U TOOK ME DECADES BACK…..WHEN I USE TO A KID AND USE TO GO TO UR MOMS HOUSE FOR PRAYER MEETINGS!! EVEN REGULAR TO METHODIST CHURCH MALLITAL TOO USE TO BE HUGE OUTING…..GOD BLESS THOSE DAYS….!!
hi,
seeing this pictures i can say u love naini as much as i do…its heaven on earth…i was born there bt never cud say m a nainiite..u have done a masterpiece collection of pictures…they are amazing…n i guess uve not seen the cliffs…they above the sems back gate beside rajbhavan…very peaceful….u should absolutely go….thankz a lot for wat uve did…brot tears in my eyes…
a beautiful place indeed.
Amazing…I m luky to spend 17 yrs of my life in Nainital..Since the fact I m a veterinarian I wish i could get my job in the zoo..n work to resusciate it ..
The photos brought back great memories of my school SEM, St Joseph’s College. I was there from 9 yrs old, 1952, to 11 yrs old, 1954. We used to swim in the lake at SEM boat house. Used to walk from the flats up to SEM. Our rival school was Sherwood, at sports against them we called out, Sherwood, no good, made of wood. SEM boys yelled out, come on SEM, give it to them SJC. My name is Jeff Daly, I live in Melbourne, Australia. Would like to hear from old boys from my days at SEM. 25 October 2012.
nainital is so beautiful i like ntl
Great pics lokesh. I was in sem from 61 to 67 and now live in Sydney. The pics bring back many memories. Zarine you may remember me. You were in the Sonn relay team and trained us on a few occasions. Plaea ask Xerxes to email me at purvez.bilimoria@pepsico.com.cheers
Thank you very much for posting these amazing pictures
The pictures are amazing. Reminds me so much of my school days. I passed out from
Ramnee in ’68. I was Rita Nath. Would love to hear from anyone from my batch. It’s been
so many years. Would love to visit Nainital again
Reading this blog brought back memories. Pics tell a story that words simply can’t.
Harsh Chopra
71 batch, SEM
Hvchopra@gmail.com