Nature & Outdoors
Duration: 8 hrs
Sattal Lake, Kumaon Division, Uttarakhand, India
Sattal Biodiversity Walk - Full Day Excursion
Guided by expert local naturalists from Sattal, explore the region’s biodiversity from dawn to sunset. Walk forest trails and lakesides, observe birds and their calls, enjoy time for photography, visit the Butterfly Museum and savour local breakfast and lunch along the way.
Your Host - Santosh Kumar
Naturalist, Wildlife Conservationist
15 years of experience
Santosh aka Santy is a local resident of Sattal and a seasoned naturalist with deep, lived knowledge of its forests, birds, butterflies and ecosystems. A quiet conservationist, he reads nature like a language and shares it with rare authenticity.
What's planned for you
Welcome to the Sattal Biodiversity
Duration: 2 hrs
Begin the day with a brief orientation led by Santy and his team of local experts. The hike starts through forest trails and lake edges, focusing on birdwatching, understanding bird calls, movement, habitats, and nature photography.
Breakfast in Nature
Duration: 2 hrs
Pause for a relaxed breakfast featuring local flavours, enjoyed amidst the quiet of the forest while discussing morning sightings and the region’s ecology.
Walk to the Butterfly Museum
Duration: 2 hrs
Continue the hike to the Sattal Butterfly Museum, guided by renowned naturalist and the “Butterfly Man of Uttarakhand,” Peter Smetacek. Learn about native butterfly species, life cycles, and conservation efforts in the region.
Lunch & Sunset Walk
Duration: 2 hrs
Enjoy a wholesome local lunch followed by a gentle sunset hike. Reflect on the day’s learnings and experience Sattal like a local, immersed in nature beyond the tourist trails of Nainital and the friendship made with the passionate local and eco enthusiasts of the region.
Starting from
₹2,900/guest
Sun
15 Feb
06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
15 spots available
Mon
16 Feb
06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
15 spots available
Tue
17 Feb
06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
15 spots available
Wed
18 Feb
06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
15 spots available
Thu
19 Feb
06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
15 spots available
Fri
20 Feb
06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
15 spots available
Our meeting point
Things to know
Minimum age
Guests aged 12 and up can attend.
Activity level
Moderate
Cancellation policy
Full refund 48 hours before the experience begins.
Prerequisites
- Please wear hiking shoes
- carry binoculars
- hats
- sunglasses and hiking stick.
Sustainable Stewardship
Cultural Respect
This experience demonstrates cultural accuracy and respect, avoiding imitation or exploitation of local traditions.
Local Economy
This host is local, with revenue directly benefiting local families, workers, or community groups.
Ethical Sourcing
All materials (e.g., ingredients, craft supplies) are ethically and responsibly sourced, such as through local procurement or natural methods like dyeing.
Location Alignment
The activity is hosted at an MLD Home, a natural space (e.g., farm, forest, village, lakeside), or an independent studio explicitly committed to sustainable practices.
