Thursday, December 5th, 2024

Nainital-Bhimtal again packed, hotels completely packed, now only one place left nearby!


Ever since the month of May has arrived and children’s holidays have started, people have started climbing the mountains. Meaning, as soon as the weekend arrives, people go to cool places. The situation is such that tourists book hotels in advance and they become so packed that other people coming here do not get a chance to stay or have to stay in very expensive rooms. Now you see, 70 percent of the hotels in Nainital are already packed and even in the hotels of Bhawali, Bhimtal and Mukteshwar, 50 percent of the hotel bookings have been done.

Now people will definitely go somewhere to escape the heat and to roam around, but getting into the crowd can take away your peace and tranquility. Therefore, if you are planning to visit Nainital, then cancel it today itself and think about visiting this one place.

Shyamatal Lake

Shyamalatal is one of the hidden gems of Champawat district of Uttarakhand. This lake is no less than a treasure for those who are looking for peace amidst the beauty of nature. This lake is situated at an altitude of about 1900 meters. This natural beauty has been given birth to by the Shyamala River, which is a tributary of the Ramganga River. This calm lake, more than one and a half kilometers wide, embraces the beauty of the surrounding lush green forests and high mountains. This place will be 4 hours away from Nainital. Meaning, if you do not want crowd and want to stay at a quiet place, then you can come here.

what does this place look like

what does this place look like

We have to accept that Shyamaltal, located near Tanakpur in Champawat district of Uttarakhand, is indeed a very beautiful lake. It is surrounded by dense forests and tranquil environment, making it a popular place for nature lovers and tourists looking for peace. Along with roaming around the lake, you can also enjoy boating here. From the banks of the lake you can also see the view of the surrounding beautiful hills and forests. Overall, Shyamatal Lake is a great place to relax and get lost in the beauty of nature.

You can do great activities here

You can do great activities here

Boating: Planning to visit Shantlal Lake? So there’s no shortage of fun things to do! The most famous activity is boating. By renting a paddle boat or row boat, you can roam in the calm waters of the lake and see the beautiful views of the surrounding areas.

Picnic: This lake is also a wonderful place to have a picnic. You can have a fun picnic on the banks of the lake with friends or family. By sitting comfortably amidst the beauty of nature, you can drive away tension and have fun the whole day.

You can see birds: For birdwatchers, Shyamatal Lake is no less than a paradise! Various types of birds are found here, which are a pleasure to watch. Some birds stay here in every season, while some come to visit from far away countries.

How to reach Shyamatal

How to reach Shyamatal

Shyamaltal is just 27 kilometers from Tanakpur and you can take a car or taxi to reach there. Thankfully, this place is well connected and the roads are also excellent. If you are coming by train, Tanakpur railway station will be the nearest to you. Well, if you want to come by flight, the nearest airport is at Pantnagar, which is 141 kilometers away. Delhi also has IGI International Airport, but it is a little far – 369 kilometers!
Apart from the beautiful lake of Shyamalatal, travelers can also visit Baleshwar Temple, Nagnath Temple, Ek Hathiya Ka Naula in Champawat district of Uttarakhand.

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