Places to See in Sattal
Bhim Tal: It is situated ata distance of 3kms from Sattal at an altitude of 1,375mts above sea level.The main attraction in Bhimtal is the Bhimtal Lake which has a smallisland at its centre. Bhimtal is an ancient place named after the legendaryBhima of Mahabharata when Bhima visited the place during the exile periodof pandavas. Bhim tal is older than the town of Nainital and is consideredas one of the best excursions of Nainital. Bhim Tal is well connectedwith Kathgodam and all Kumaon regions and Nepal. It is an unsolved mysterybut this place might have been the part of the ancient silk route ofChina.
Butterfly Museum: It is a richin butterfly museum at Jones Estate. Butterfly Museum is a main touristattraction of Sattal, with over 2,500 species of butterflies and 1100species of insects. The museum was established by Federic Smetacek,also known as ‘the butterfly man’.
Methodist Ashram: It was established in 1930 by Stanley Jones,a great missionary and a friend of Mahatma Gandhi. It is situated atthe entry point of majestic banks of the scenic Sattal. The historicalimportance and fine colonial architecture of this place makes it a populardestination. The famous St. John’s Church is also situated in thepremises of the Methodist Ashram. The serene and tranquil ambiance ofthe ashram provides relaxation and peace of mind.
SubhashDhara: It is a striking freshwater spring that comes from the denseforest of Sattal. This is a natural spring that captivates visitorswith its crystal clear water and intriguing location.
List of Sattal Sightseeing and tourist spots in Sattal. There are many places to visit see of tourist interest in Sattal like: Bhimtal, Butterfly Museum, SubhasDhara, Methodist Ashram. All of these places are well known tourist spots in Sattal Uttarakhand India.
