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Lake & Backwater | Nature & Park
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  • Timings : 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No entry fees for lake, Rs. 20/- per person for visiting Botanical Garden
  • Distance from near by city 8.0 KMs from Nainital
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

With its sparkling lakes and diverse surroundings, Nainital offers many stunning colours. Next on the list is the Sariyatal Lake, a jade-green lake that is beyond words beautiful and as cold as ice. It is among the places to visit in Nainital that you must see.

Offering serene surroundings, a stunning topography, clean air, and glistening waterways, Sariyatal. It is also famous as Saritatal, an ideal location for individuals seeking seclusion. A chilly freshwater stream that is quite a sight, especially in the morning, feeds the lake.

This location is perfect for honeymooners, recent weds, and nature lovers alike. Scientists and researchers also frequently consult Sariyatal. It features a lovely botanical garden with an enormous assortment of herbs. It also has a boutique park with many kid-friendly activities—a must-see location for Nainital tour packages.

The lake is well-known for its breathtaking dawns when its rays strike emerald waters, causing it to shimmer like a brilliant star. Only through experience can such beauty be fully appreciated and understood. 

In addition to being a herbarium and a butterfly park, the Himalayan Botanical Garden is well-known for being a research centre. Activities on the little lake include paddle boating and water sports. Sariyatal hides a steep waterfall around the corner. It is a great place for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and people seeking some alone time. 

Distance of Sariyatal from Nainital Lake

Motorable roads make Sariyatal easily accessible; it is only 8 km from Nainital's Tallital Bus Stand and 2 km from Khurpatal. They are located on the Kaladhungi Road, which locals and tourists use frequently. To go to Sariyatal Lake, use an auto rickshaw or taxi from the bus stop or Nainital Mall road.

The closest train station, Kathgodam Railway Station, is about 33 kilometres distant from Sariyatal Lake if you're taking the train. You can go to Sariyatal Lake through the local taxis available from the station.

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27 places to visit & things to do in Nainital

Bhimtal Lake
Corbett Falls
Eco Cave Garden
G B Pant High Altitude Zoo
Hanuman Garhi Mandir
Himalaya darshan point
Jim Corbett National Park
Kainchi Dham
Khurpatal
Lands End Picnic Spot
Lovers Point
Mall Road
Mukteshwar Dham Temple
Naina Devi Temple
Naina Peak West
Nainital Lake
Naukuchiatal
Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary
Pashan Devi Temple
Peora
Raj Bhawan
Ramgarh
Sattal Lake
Snow view point
St John Wilderness Church
Tibetan & Bhotia Market
Tiffin Top