VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 26 Nov 2023
Nature’s Paradise at Sattal
Sattal is a group of interconnected seven freshwater lakes situated 19 km away from Naukuchiatal and 8km from Bhimtal. Sattal is at an altitude of 1,370 m above sea level. The road leading to Sattal is narrow and is through dense forests of oak and pine trees. As you approach Sattal, the first lake is the Nal Damyanti Lake. Ahead comes the Panna or Garude lake. A little ahead is a cluster of three lakes – Ram, Laxman and Sita lakes. The other two lakes are Purna Tal and Sukh Tal. These lakes are wonderland for 500 species of resident and migratory birds, 20 species of mammals, over 525 species of butterflies and over 11,000 species of moths, beetles, bugs and other insects. Tourists can enjoy boating, kayaking, bird watching and fishing during their visit here. Hills around Sattal are ideal for activities like trekking, rappelling, mountain biking and rock climbing. One can go and see the Butterfly museum in the town. There are many tour and adventure activities operators around the lake. Do not forget to negotiate the rates here. There is KMVN Tourist Rest House and YMCA camp site along with many small restaurants serving popular meals like Kadhi-Chawal etc. Several boat stands are there in this section of the lakes between Ram Tal and Sita tal. Sattal is a perfect vacation option for those who are looking for nature.
krishna292
★★★★4.0Wrote on 6 Jul 2023
Right Place to Enjoy the Nature
During our four day-stay in Nainital, we visited two of the most famous lakes. Sattal lake is situated at about 22 km from our hotel in he Mall, where we were staying and it took about one hour to reach there. Approach to the lake area is crowded by many shops selling snacks and eatables and the road near the lake periphery was quite congested with many parked cars, although it was not a weekend. We were told that during weekends, the place and approach is very crowded. So after parking our car and traversing the congested path, infested with hawkers and eateries, we reached the lake entry point to hire a boat. The charges depend on the duration and area of boating. After some bargaining we hired a boat for two of us for covering the whole lake area, that took us about 75 minutes. Our boatman told us many stories about the lake. The name SATTAL i derived from SAT and TAL. Sat in English means seven and tal means lake. While taking us around, he told us about these lakes named as, Purna tal, Ram tal, Sita tal, Lakshman tal, Garuda tal, Nal Damyanti tal and Sukh tal etc. Two of the seven lakes were not accessible, as they were in deep forests and not connected with the present cluster of lakes. There are different stories of the origin of these lakes situated at an altitude of 4000 feet or nearly 1400 meters. The whole area is very green surrounded by hills decorated with pine and deodar trees. No fishing is allowed here to keep these beautiful lakes clean. One can get the facility of toilets or Rest Room near the parking area at nominal charges because the snack bars or eateries do not have such provision. Hotels are also believed to be available here for people interested in staying in this place.
84475
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 10 May 2023
Sattal lake a place worth visiting
We did a 5 kms trek from our resort to the lake. The difficulty level was easy. Our group ranged from a 12 year old to a 65+ years old including our dog. We trekked through beautiful pine forests on an easy path. At the lake we went boating for 1 hour and managed to see an eagle basking in the sun. The waters were placid and clear. It was a fun experience for all of us.
vidhugoyal
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 7 Apr 2023
Beautiful lake
An interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes, beautiful and serene. The boatman will take you to different lakes and explain better.
Sandy_JSR
★★★★4.0Wrote on 22 Feb 2023
Boating Under Calm Surrounding
Sattal meaning group of seven lakes, it offers lovely scenic views. The Sattal also offers similar activities like boating, some water sports etc. like other lakes. In boating they have two rates, one for half of the lake and other full lake. We took the boating for full lake @ Rs. 650, rate seems to be at higher side. The boating offered enjoyable experience under calm surrounding and also included group of ducks followed the boat for food offered by us, which was a wonderful experience, our boat drive also showed us film shooting spot. The lake was also comparatively less crowded and noisy as compared to Naini lake, though the parking area and lakeside are full of eateries.
