Sattal Travel Guide

Sattal, a group of seven interrelated freshwater lakes, is a part of the Nainital district in the state of Uttaranchal. Located just 23 kms away from Nainital, the favored hill station of British officials, Sattal is an emerging, pristine site for tourism. Set in the Himalayan backdrop, amidst the luxuriant greens of the Kumaon hills, the place is a paradise for nature lovers, environmentalists and tourists alike. The word 'Sat Tal' in Hindi actually means 'a cluster of seven lakes'. The names of the seven lakes are as follows:

- Garud or Panna Tal
- Nal-Damyanti Tal
- Sita Tal
- Ram Tal
- Laxman Tal
- Purna Tal
- Khurdariya Tal or Sukha Tal

With more than 500 species of local and exotic species of birds, and 525 species of butterflies, Sattal has a lot to offer for ornithologists and naturalists. The emerald green water of the seven lakes is an abode to migrant birds especially during the winter season. Owing to amazingly gorgeous locales around the Himalayan lakes, the place offers magnificent vistas which help you unwind and refreshes the soul. Sattal is an ultimate tourist destination to rejuvenate one's senses and unravel in the astounding cache of divine sumptuousness.