Sattal is among the most popular tourist destinations in Uttarakhand. Roughly translated, it means seven lakes. It is called so as it was a group of seven lakes interconnected with each other. Sattal lies in the lower ranges of the Himalayas, about 20 km from Nainital. It is a beautiful location, surrounded by dense forests of oak and pine. Adventure-lovers can have a great time here as there are opportunities for trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, angling, river-crossing, rafting, etc.