Sattal
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Lake Kumaon

Sattal

A quiet cluster of forest lakes where birds, reflections, and oak-pine silence create a softer Kumaon escape.

Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
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LocationNainital, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude1,370 m
Place typeLake
Best seasonMarch to June and September to November are pleasant. Winter is quiet and good for birdin…

About the place

The feeling of Sattal

Sattal is a peaceful lake cluster in Nainital district, surrounded by forest, birdlife, and calm walking pockets. It suits nature lovers, photographers, families, and travellers who prefer lake silence over crowded boating points.

How to reach

Your way to Sattal

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

Rishikesh to Sattal

By road
Distance
503 km
Drive time
12 h 50 min
Climb
+998 m
Directions in Maps ↗
  1. RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
  2. 24 km · 45 min · Highway
  3. Haridwar314 m · Haridwar
  4. 9 stops along the way456 km · 11 h 5 minRoorkee · Muzaffarnagar · Meerut +6
    1. 31 km · 50 min · Highway
      Roorkee
    2. 54 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Muzaffarnagar
    3. 57 km · 1 h 10 min · Highway
      Meerut
    4. 46 km · 1 h · Connection under review
      Ghaziabad
    5. 35 km · 50 min · Highway
      Hapur
    6. 88 km · 2 h · Highway
      Moradabad
    7. 55 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Kashipur
    8. 28 km · 45 min · Highway
      Ramnagar
    9. 30 km · 50 min · Highway
      Kaladhungi
    10. 32 km · 1 h 10 min · Hill road
  5. Nainital2,084 m · Nainital
  6. 11 km · 30 min · Hill road
  7. Bhowali1,706 m · Nainital
  8. 12 km · 30 min · Hill road
  9. SattalArrive · 1,370 m · Nainital

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