Nainital to host Winter Carnival, Flower Fest; tourism boost until March.

• Nainital will host diverse tourism activities, including adventure sports, a grand Winter Carnival, and a Flower Festival, until March to boost winter tourism.
• The Winter Carnival in Mallital Flats will feature cultural programs, star nights, food festivals, and local handicraft exhibitions with local and Bollywood artists.
• Adventure sports, water sports, paragliding, and astro-tourism are planned across Nainital district, including trekking to Kainchi Dham and bird watching in Ramnagar.
• The 'House of Himalaya' scheme will promote local products made by women's self-help groups through homestays, aiming to strengthen the rural economy and empower women.
• Hotels and homestays will offer special discounts and attractive packages to encourage more tourists to visit Nainital during the winter season.

Why It Matters: Nainital's new tourism plan offers diverse events, boosting year-round travel.