Sattal
सातताल
A set of connected lakes hidden among oak and pine forests, known for birdwatching, kayaking and camping in the woods.
Sattal means 'seven lakes'. It is a group of connected small lakes hidden among oak and pine forests, about 7 km west of Bhimtal and about 23 km from Nainital. It is one of India's best-known birdwatching spots, with more than 500 bird species recorded, and birdwatchers flock here in winter and spring. The main lake offers rowing and kayaking, and the surrounding area has rock climbing, rope activities and forest campsites. On the lakeshore is the Sattal Christian Ashram, founded by the American missionary Stanley Jones. The area is little developed and environmentally unspoiled, but dining options are limited.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bhimtal Lake
- Naukuchiatal
- Pt. G. B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
- Hanuman Garhi
- Kainchi Dham
- Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan), Nainital
- The Mall Road
- Naini Lake