Hidden in a nook in the ridge along a gentle stream 9 km out of Gwaldam on the road to Debal, Machhi Tal came up in 1928, when the British thought they would breed fish here for personal consumption.
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Hidden in a nook in the ridge along a gentle stream 9 km out of Gwaldam on the road to Debal, Machhi Tal came up in 1928, when the British thought they would breed fish here for personal consumption.
Now it runs as a fish production farm by the state government. This tranquil spot amidst thick forests makes for a lovely picnic spot for adventures and tourists alike.
Gwaldam is situated near the town of Baijnath in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. There are daily bus services from Baijnath to Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, which is well connected to Dehradun and Delhi. Jolly Grant at Dehradun, 226 km away, is the nearest airport.
Macchi Tal is popular place for following activities/ interests - Agriculture, Lakes.