One of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand, Naukuchiatal is located in the foothills of Kumaon, at a height of 1,219 m. This nine-cornered lake is only 20 km from Nainital. It is fed by an underwater spring, and surrounded by dense forests of oak. Naukuchiatal shelters abundant and diverse aquatic life and offers tourists a chance to experience nature at its most serene.