Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is a major celestial institute located in Nainital. This research institute specializes in astronomy, astrophysics and atmospheric science. This research institute is about 9 km from Nainital. This research institute is made to monitor astronomical studies and artificial satellites. In the year 1955, this observatory was established in Nainital and it was established in the year 1961 at the present place of Manora Peak. Several Instruments, including the 3.6 m telescope and 4-meter liquid telescope have been installed in this institute, which proves to be helpful in the survey of astronomy. It prepared with the help of India and Belgium, which is the largest affordable optical telescope in Asia. It has been constructed by Belgium's Advanced Mechanical Optical Systems (AMOS) and the ARIES. Successful testing of the telescope was conducted jointly by AMOS and ARIES during March 2015 to February 2016. Some moonlit nights have been fixed to see the moon. Permission is needed to see stars and planets in close proximity at night. ARIES is one of the main attraction sites of Nainital.
.By Air
The nearest airport of Nainital is Pantnagar, which is about 68 km from Nainital.
By Rail
The nearest railway station of Nainital is Kathgodam, which is about 34 km from Nainital.
By Road
ARIES is located at a distance of about 9 km from Nainital.
The journey of ARIES can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains.
Naini Lake
Naina Peak
Tiffin Top
Eco Cave Garden
The Mall
Nainital Zoo
Raj Bhawan
Gurney House
Naina Devi Temple
Snow View Point
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