Naini Tal Season : Round the year Located in the heart of Nainital, it offers boating facilities on its emerald waters. Boat Club provides strip-sailed yachts with a professional yachtsman to do the sailing. One can also enjoy horse riding on the tree-shaded bridle path around the lake. Legend has it that while Lord Shiva was carrying the body of his consort Sati, who jumped into the sacrificial fire or Havankund which was organized by her father Daksha Prajapati, her (Sati's)

eyes dropped out at his place and thus the place came to be known as Nayana Tal or Nainital.
Permits for angling can be obtained from Executive Officer, Nagar Palika, Nainital.

Naukaucia Tal
Season : Round the year
Situated at an altituted of 1,219 mts. , it is a beautiful nine cornered lake ideal for fishing and watching migratory birds. Accomodation is available in tourist Rest House & private resorts.

Bhim Tal
Season : Round the year
The town of Bhim Tal is situated around a huge lake. It is 11 kms. from Bhowali. The lake is with an island. The name of Bhim Tal is linked to the legendary Pandava Prince, Bhima and Lord Shiva. Boating facilities are available. Tourist Rest House and Zila Parishad Dak Bungalow exist.
Lake Length 1677.5m
Lake Depth 26.6 m
There is an island within the lake.
Catchment area is about 12 sq. km

Khurpa Tal
Season : Round the year
A real paradise for anglers, the lake is inhabitated by numerous fishes. It is 10 kms. from Nainital and is surrounded by green terraced fields.

Sat Tal Season : Round the year At a distance of 22 kms. from Nainital, Sat Tal constitutes of seven interconnecting lakes and forms one of the most picturesque resorts in the Kumaon hills. It is well connected by bus services and conducted tours from Nainital. Shyamal Tal Season : Round the year

Shyamla Tal is 132 kms. from Pithoragarh and 58 kms. from Champawat. Swami Vivekanand Ashram is located here at the bank of the lake. The blue coloured lake of Shyamla Tal is spread over an area of about one & a half sq. kms. This place has some ruins dating back to the days of the early Chand rulers and others which are associated with the Pandavas.