Peaceful
Family Friendly
Sattal Lake
A serene cluster of seven freshwater lakes near Nainital, known for calm waters, birdlife, kayaking, and zero tourist chaos — ideal for slow travel and mental resets.
~24 km from hostel
can be done in 2–3 hrs
Peaceful
Family Friendly
Sattal Lake
A serene cluster of seven freshwater lakes near Nainital, known for calm waters, birdlife, kayaking, and zero tourist chaos — ideal for slow travel and mental resets.
~24 km from hostel
can be done in 2–3 hrs
Where?
Sattal Lake, Uttarakhand
Highlights
Seven interconnected freshwater lakes surrounded by dense forest.
Extremely peaceful compared to Nainital Lake.
Kayaking and boating in calm, crowd-free waters.
Rich birdlife — great for birdwatching and photography.
Perfect place to disconnect and slow down.
Things to know
Best Months to Visit
October – June
Best Time(s) of the Day to Visit
Morning or Afternoon
How To Reach from goSTOPS
Walk – Not practical
Scooty – ₹120–150 fuel / 1.1–1.5 hrs
Auto – ₹250–300 / 1.2–1.8 hrs
Train – No direct route
Bus – No direct route
Nearby goSTOPS hostels
Nainital
Lakeside TownHill StationScenic Beauty
A brisk walk from the most-loved street of Nainital-Mall Road, goSTOPS Nainital is tucked away in a quiet corner of the hamlet. Featuring locally sourced wooden furniture, the hostel lets you sway to and fro on a web of hammocks in the garden area lit up with bamboo lamps.
From
₹449 / Night