Naukuchiatal
नौकुचियाताल
A deep lake said to have nine corners, known for kayaking, paragliding and birdwatching, with a calm atmosphere.
Naukuchiatal means 'nine-cornered lake'. It lies about 4 km east of Bhimtal and is one of the deepest lakes in the region. Its shoreline is winding, with dense forest all around. It is less crowded than the main lakes, making it good for rowing, kayaking and swan boats. The hills nearby are a popular paragliding launch site in North India, and a tandem flight takes about 15 minutes. The lakeside woods are good for birdwatching, with kingfishers, herons and other waterbirds. It can be included in the lake circuit, and there are several lakeside resorts where you can stay overnight.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bhimtal Lake
- Sattal
- Kainchi Dham
- Pt. G. B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
- Hanuman Garhi
- Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan), Nainital
- The Mall Road
- Snow View Point & Nainital Ropeway