Sattal, literally Seven Lakes, is at a distance of about 23 km (14 mi) from Nainital in the Lower Himalayan Range at an altitude of 1,370 m (4,495 ft). It is a cluster of small interconnected lakes in the midst of an old oak forest. On approaching Sattal, the first lake encountered is the Nal-Damyanti Lake; next it is the Panna or Garude lake; and finally there is a cluster of three lakes: Ram, Laxman, and Sita lakes.
Sattal is an interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes in the Lower Himalayan Range situated in the wild near the Bhimtal town of the Nainital lake district in the Uttarakhand state of India.
These lakes sit at an altitude of 1370 metres below lush orchards of the Mehragaon valley.In Hindi, Sattal means seven lakes. These group of lakes are amongst dense forest set against the backdrop of oak and pine trees and have algal green water. Sattal is one of a few unspoiled and unpolluted fresh water biomes in India. These lakes are a paradise for migratory birds. It is one of the best places for "living outdoors" in India. The dense forest cover discourages human population except for a few shops at Sattal.
Khurpa Tal, literally Trowel Lake, is an attractive lake about 10 km (6 mi) by road (or a 5 km (3 mi) hike) from Nainital at an altitude of 1,635 m (5,364 ft). It is popular with anglers and is surrounded by terraced fields (or farms), from which it presumably gets its name.
Naukuchia Tal, literally, Nine-Cornered Lake, is 26 km (16 mi) from Nainital and 4 km from Bhimtal at an altitude of 1,220 m (4,003 ft). The lake is almost 1 km (1 mi) long, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide and approximately 40 m (131 ft) deep. It is the deepest of the lakes in the greater Naintal area. According to legend, if one takes in all nine corners in one glimpse, one can disappear in a cloud of smoke
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