Sattal
Sattal or Sat Tal (Hindi: सात ताल) is the quiet, calm group of seven pristine freshwater lakes of Lower Himalayan Range interconnected together and situated in the wild near the Bhimtal town of the Nainital lake district in the Uttarakhand state of India. This is the offbeat tourist destination far away from meddling crowd. These lakes are situated below lush orchards of the valley of Mehragaon. These lakes are situated at an altitude of 1370 metres above mean sea level. These lakes have location at the southernmost edge of Kumaun. In Hindi Sattal means seven lakes. These group of lakes are amongst the 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 the paradise for migratory birds. It is one of the best place for "living outdoors" in India. Mainly this area is covered by the protected forest, so there is a scaty human habitat except a few shops at Sattal.
Adventure and Excursions
Sattal is naturally conducive to adventures and excursions. It is the best place for mountain biking, rock climbing, night-trekking, nature trail, backpacking, angling, kayaking, rafting, rappelling, river-crossing, birdwatching, swimming, boating and night camping in the deep jungle.
Birds of Sattal
The unique Avian fauna of Sattal includes Red-billed blue magpie, Kingfishers, Blue-throated Barbets, Brown-headed Barbet, Lineated Barbet, Golden-throated Barbet, Crimson-fronted Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet Plum-headed Parakeet, Slaty-headed Parakeet, Chestnut bellied Rock Thrush, Tits, Babblers, Jungle Owlet, Fish eagle, Pied Woodpecker, Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Stripe-breasted Woodpecker, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Crimson-breasted Woodpecker, Himalayan Woodpecker, Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker, Greater Yellow-naped Woodpecker, Streak-throated Woodpecker, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Common Flameback Woodpecker,Indian Tree Pies, Blue Whistling-thrush, Lammergeier, Himalayan Griffon, Crested serpent eagle, Flycatchers, Cheer Pheasants, Kalij pheasant, Koklas Pheasants, Dollarbird, Leaf Birds, Flowerpecker, Purple sunbird, brown headed stork-billed kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Crested kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Himalayan Kingfisher, Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird, Green-tailed Sunbird, Black-throated Sunbird, Black-breasted Sunbird, Crimson sunbird, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Thick-billed Flowerpecker, Plain-leaf Flowerpecker, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Russet Sparrow, Rufous Babbler, Black-headed Jay, Scaly-breasted Wren-Babbler, Black-capped Sibia, Blue Whistling thrush, Finches, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Black Eagle, Eurasian Jay, White-rumped needletail, Black-headed jay, Black-lored, Black-throated tits, Black bulbul, Ashy-throated warblers, Black-chinned babbler, Rufous- breasted accentor, Red-billed blue magpie, Grey-winged blackbird, Eurasian griffon, Common buzzard, Black-chinned babbler, Pink-browed rosefinch, Common wood pigeon, Slaty-headed parakeet, laughingthrush, Chestnut-tailed minla, Lemon-rumped warblers, and many more.