Nainital, formerly known by its anglicized name Naini Tal, is a town located in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, India. It serves as the headquarters for the Nainital district and functions as the judicial capital of the state, housing the High Court of Uttarakhand.
The town holds significant administrative importance as it is the residence of the Governor of Uttarakhand, who stays at the Raj Bhavan. Historically, Nainital served as the summer capital of the United Provinces.