The Seven Sister Lakes- "Sat Tal"

The Cluster of seven Lakes situated in the Lakes District of Nainital.
Journey Haldwani to Bhimtal to Mehra Gaon to Sat Tal Would suggest that you take your own vehicle as the road is quite good, however cabs can be hired from Haldwani, book a cab for the entire day if you don't intend to stay overnight, unfortunately Government Bus Services are not available for the region.
Tourist buses ply from Nainital but are not recommended. Distance from Haldwani to Sat Tal via Bhimtal is around 35km and one travels through one of the most picturesque surroundings of the area.



The climb to Bhimtal around 24km one reaches the Lake town dedicated to one of the brothers of Pandava "Bhim" hence BhimTal Boating is one of the most common activity of the Lake District but a visit to the newly built "Aquarium" is a must, it boasts of international varieties of fish.














For the Fish Lovers Bhimtal is famous for it Cold Water Mahasheer, known for its tastes, one can try some at the local market, there are some good restaurant in the town. Bhimtal to SatTal is approx 30 minutes journey, however the road condition is quite bad.

The lakes are at the altitude of 1370 meters , the area was also well-known for its orchards, none survive now.

The 7 lakes are

1. Garud Tal
2. Nal-Damyanti Tal
3. Purna Tal/Panna Tal
   
4. Ram Tal
5. Sita Tal
6. Laxman Tal
7. Sukha Tal

Its surrounded by the dense forests of Oak and Pine Trees, well known for its wildlife and varieties of Birds.

It Boasts of around 500 varities of birds and a huge variety of Butterflies,

There is a rich butterfly museum built by Frederic Smetacek at Jones Estate, which has over 2,500 butterfly and moth specimens and 1,100 species of insects that are found in this region Panna Tal presents a beautiful surrounding and an Idea location for Camping, take enough water as only lake water is available. Request -Please do not litter For those who decide to stay at Sat Tal , there are a series of Resorts available at a distance from the lakes. KMVN provides descent accommodation including couple of Log Huts , if planning to stay with KMVN do book in advance. Those returning back the same day do ask the cab driver to show you the Om shaped light reflections from Nainital.