Sattal, or Sat Tal, is a popular getaway, especially for birders. The area is named after an interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes situated in the Lower Himalayan Range near Bhimtal, a town of the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, India. The lakes sit at an altitude of 1370 metres below lush orchards in the Mehragaon valley. Set amongst dense forests of oak and pine trees, Sattal is one of the few unspoiled and unpolluted freshwater biomes in India. These lakes are a paradise for birds, both resident and migratory. It is home to a few camps being operated mostly by local people catering to tourists looking for outdoor vacations.