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Sat Tal Forest Resort is a boutique
resort, set amidst thick Pine and Oak forests of sattal hills. The
resort overlooks the beautiful and picturesque 7 interconnected lakes,
which together form the sattal lake complex.
The resort is an eco friendly property, using rainwater harvesting and
energy conserving design and architect. The rooms are luxurious and are
equipped with all modern amenities, running hot and cold water, electric
blankets, satellite TV and DVD players. All rooms and terraces have lake
view.
The resort has a gym and reading
room/library (both books and movies), Pool Table, a large dinning cum
conference room, modern kitchen, laundry, games room, spacious gardens
and terraces. Its large lobby and dinning hall can host a variety of
activities/ groups, from corporate conferences to yoga/meditation
course.
The place offers unparalleled bird
watching opportunities and leads to some of the most beautiful and
natural treks.
Accommodation:
Main Cottage:
The Main Block has 4 Superior rooms with attached bath, hot and cold
running water, Cable TV and DVD player, electric blankets and in-room
seating. All rooms have large windows and large panelled doors for
unhampered views of the lakes and surrounding hills. All rooms lead to
covered verandah for you to enjoy the ever changing landscape and open
terrace to enjoy the sun. Average covered area per room (including bath,
dressing and private covered verandah) is 425 sq feet.
Bedroom Terrace :
Verandahs and terraces are provided with comfortable seating and
tables for enjoying morning/evening tea and is ideal place to host
private parties and family get together. Colorful seasonal flowers give
you company on the spacious terraces. The views from the verandah are
unparalleled. You get the full view of the Sattal lakes and the thick
pine forest all around, as also 360-degree views of the hills. Enjoy the
mystique sunrise as you step out of the rooms and wait for the sunset to
take your breath away. After a snowfall in January, the hills turn all
white, a view not to be missed.
Cottages:
The Pine Cottage has 2 Regular rooms with attached baths and are
equipped with all modern amenities. The cottage has its own independent
living room and kitchen. The living room is equipped with cable TV, DVD
player, music system and dinning table. Adjoining kitchen offers self
cook option, and provision for tea/coffee making at all times. All rooms
open into a large 8 feet deep covered private verandah to enjoy the
rains and ever changing landscape. The cottage is surrounded by gardens
leading to open dinning area on one side and a sunset platform on the
other side. All rooms have lake view. The cottage is Ideal for a family
/group of 4 persons.
In addition, options available for 1 room and 3 bedroom cottages, with
their own unique features.
Verandahs:
All cottages are surrounded by carefully manicured gardens and
terraces for a great unhampered view of the forested hills and the
lakes. Expansion is underway to offer choices of 3 bedroom cottages as
also 4 bedroom option. All rooms have independent access to the
verandah/terraces and to common areas.
Activities :
Unwind with nature :
Come to SFR to be with
yourself, against the backdrop of the peace and beauty that the
surroundings offer. You will be surprised how fast you unwind, despite
the road journey you have just completed. Experience the welcome by the
gentle breeze and if you are lucky, by the clouds that routinely pass
by. Let the views take your breath and stress away. Let the body be
pampered by the comfort that the resort offers, the nature is in
abundance to rest your soul. Best place to just chill.
Give yourself a day and feel the painter, the writer, the poet,
the singer or the musician in you.
Trekking & Boating:
The desire to touch and feel the forest may see you setting off to
Bhimtal (a pleasant 2 hrs trek, past June Estate), or a leisurely walk
to the waterfall, just off the SatTal lake (time…you really care?) or go
boating in the SatTal lake with a friendly know-all boat man. If you are
there on a full moon night with your loved one, you may want to set-up a
late night boat ride. Divine!!!
Got another day to spare? Take a walk to the pine forest, visit the
temple en route or take a picnic hamper to the Garuda Lake, a short ride
from the main SatTal lake cluster. This lake is also called Panna or
Emerald Lake because of the reflection of the surrounding green forest
on the clear blue water of the lake. Kids just love to feed the very
visible and well fed fishes in Nal Damyanti Lake, a short drive away. Do
not miss the opportunity to visit Freddy’s house, stated to be one of
Asia’s biggest collection of butterflies and moths, named after its
curator and collector, Mr Fredrick Smetacek.
Bird Watching :
The area is a birdwatchers paradise. We thank Mr Sumit Sen, avid
birdwatcher, for the pictures of birds he spotted in and around the
resort. See trip report by Mr Bikram Grewal, noted birdwatcher at
kolkattabirds.com
Day Excrusion From
The Resort:
If and when you succumb to the pressure of visiting Nainital (23 kms),
do take the ropeway to the snow viewpoint to see the majestic Himalayas
and afterwards, enjoy the dosa, burger and pizza, all out of the same
outlet, with some hot Nescafe. Did we hear someone say, “it only happens
in India!!!”? Well thank God for that. And do not forget to visit the
roadside bazaar by the lake leading unto the famous Nainadevi temple. We
like to call this street “the magic street” as the best magic tricks are
sold here and that too at a throwaway price. This is a comfortable day
trip and you can even stop at Bhowali fruit market en route to pick up
the choicest fruit of the season. By now if your appetite for lakes and
the famous Kadi Chawal and Kheer found in all the dhabas is not
satiated, head for Naukuchiatal, or the lake with nine corners (14kms)
or Bhimtal (12km on the same route).Or you could go for a day trip to
Ramgarh and Mukteshwar. Thejourney is clearly better than the
destination. As you pass through fruit laden trees you can catch a
glimpse of the majestic Himalayas, if lucky.
Indoor Activities:
The resort has recently commissioned a Pool table to add to its choice
of great indoor activities. Enjoy a game of Table Tennis or Caroms or
simply relax with Cards, Chess and Scrabble. Or enjoy Badminton,
Basketball (ring) or a game of Croquet or Dartboard in our spacious
lawns. The resort has a spacious reading room and library with a large
collection of choicest books on all subjects and best sellers. Our video
library has collection of great all time favourite movies in English,
Hindi and some regional languages to suit all age groups.
Resort Amenities:
The Resort is equipped with all modern amenities, a large dinning
cum conference room, well furnished lobby with large glass panelled
doors for unhampered views, library (both books and video), a modern
kitchen, laundry and games room. Our large covered sunset verandah in
the main block offer great views as you enjoy an evening cup of
tea/coffee.
Views:
SatTal is a cluster of seven interconnected tarns set amidst
forested hills. The three main lakes are Ram, Laxman and Sita. The lakes
are at 4000ft above mean sea level and are one of the most beautiful and
pristine lake clusters in the kumaon region. The resort is a short 1km
drive up to the hilltop at the height of 5000ft above sea level and
overlooks the lake cluster and the thick pine and Oak forest surrounding
it. Flora and fauna abound and the area is a bird watchers paradise.
All Season Resort:
The weather remains excellent all through the year
and SatTal Forest Resort is therefore an ideal get away anytime one
chooses. Like in most hill station, the best of everything is found
between Sept - Nov and Feb - April. However, the monsoons for many are
clearly the best. It’s not only the flowers in full bloom, but also the
ever-changing scenery offered by the moving clouds and the mist that
keeps one completely enthralled. Winters are clear and bright and
evenings fog free. The climate is ideal for serious trekking and bird
watching. The snowfall on the hills all around the resort places you in
the ideal situation of experiencing the snowfall without being
discomfited by it. The early morning views after a fresh snowfall are a
treat not to be missed.
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