Naukuchiatal
Just beyond Bhimtal lies Naukuchiatal — the 'lake of nine corners' and the deepest of Kumaon's lakes. Fed by an underground spring and rimmed by oak forest, it is a quiet water for kayaking, birdwatching and paragliding over the valley.
Nine corners, one quiet mountain lake
Naukuchiatal takes its name from its nine corners — naukuchia — and a local belief that anyone who sees all nine in a single glance attains moksha. Spring-fed and unusually deep, it stays full and clear through the year.
Away from the bustle of the bigger hill towns, the lake keeps a slow, wooded calm — kayakers and paragliders by day, and a chorus of birds at dawn and dusk.
Water, wings and mountain air
Paragliding
Launch from the ridge above the lake for a tandem glide over the water and the valley beyond.
Kayaking & boating
Paddle a kayak or row across the deepest, clearest lake in the Bhimtal cluster.
Birdwatching
The wooded shore and reed beds host kingfishers, barbets and migratory visitors.
Hidden Valley walk
A gentle forest trail around the far side of the lake, away from the road and the crowds.
Zip-line & adventure
Short zip-lines and rope activities on the eastern bank for a quick thrill.
Lake-side sunsets
The low western ridge throws long golden light across the water each evening.
Getting there
Barely 4 km from Blessed Aura via Bhimtal — under fifteen minutes by road. Easy to pair with Bhimtal or Sattal in a half-day.
Best time to visit
September to June. Mornings are best for still water and birds; afternoons bring the light breeze paragliders like.
Good to know
Adventure activities are weather-dependent — ask us to check conditions and arrange a reliable operator before you set out.
Make Blessed Aura your base
Naukuchiatal is a fifteen-minute drive from your room — easy to reach at first light, before the day-trippers arrive.