Sattal
Group of fresh-water lakes in India, situated in the Lower Himalayan Range / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sattal or Sat Tal (lit. 'Seven lakes') is an interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes situated in the Lower Himalayan Range near Bhimtal, a town of the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, India.[1] During the British Raj, the area had a tea plantation, one of four in the Kumaon area at that time.[2]
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Location | Uttarakhand, India |
Coordinates | 29°20′54″N 79°31′54″E |
Basin countries | India |
Settlements | Bhimtal |
The lakes sit at an altitude of 1370 metres below lush orchards in the Mehragaon valley.
Set amongst dense forests of oak and pine trees, Sattal is one of the few unspoiled and unpolluted freshwater biomes in India. These lakes are a paradise for migratory birds. It is home to a few camps being operated mostly by local people catering to tourists looking for outdoor vacations.