NEARBY PLACES

Nainital:
The lake district of Uttranhcal. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills. Nearly 45 kms from Satkhol.

Jageshwar: Located close to Satkhol is a must-visit if you want a feel of temples in the Kumaon region.

Mukteshwar: This beautiful place is 2300 mts in altitude and 14 kms from Satkhol. The town is a secluded retreat blessed with pleasant weather and heart-stopping vistas of the Himalayas. The town of Mukteshwar is associated with a legend of Shiva who gifted immortality or Mukti to a demon that he slew.

Ramgarh: (26 km away), the heart of the orchard belt. In March-April, when the blossoms are out, the mountainsides are covered in pink and white blossoms.

Bhimtal: Bhimtal is on the way to Satkhol, is one of the largest lakes in Nainital district named after Bhima, the Mahabharat character. Near the lake, is Bhimkeshwar temple dedicated to Bhim. There is also the Godhakhal Temple 3 km from Bhimtal.

Sattal: Literally meaning seven lakes is a group of small lakes nested together, about 23 kms from Nainital at an altitude of (1370 MT)

Naukuchiatal: or the 'nine cornered lake' is 4km further down Bhimtal. The lake is situated at an altitude of 1200 m. Naukuchiatal has a folkore associated with it that whoever can see all the nine corners of the lake at one go will attain Nirvana.

Almora: Almora, is situated on a hillock which is shaped like a horse shoe and is surrounded by dense forests of fur and pine trees. Nearly 25 kms from Satkhol.

Kausani: Standing 1890 mts. above the sea level, Kausani is nature's own reserve.

Pithoragarh: Pithoragarh is in the heart of adventure country. The valley is flanked by four hills - Chandak, Dhwaj, Thal Kedar and Kundar - and is dramatic in its beauty.

Ranikhet: Natural beauty is intermingled with a flavor of history as Ranikhet developed from a cantonment area in to a full fledged hill station.

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