Yogic January 2020_Digital Issue | Page 61

Road less traveled in Sattal Trek in the Forest Unmistakably Sattal offers things which you can't imagine, and the way to explore is to go local. Region around the lake is surrounded by dense forest, and one can explore the forest trails by paying a fee of Rs.10 per person. The opportunity in hand was hard to leave, and we decided to walk on the road less traveled. The idea to take such a trail seemed boring for the first 5 min and we thought it was just another of those tourist spots. But our thoughts were marked incorrect by the mother nature and we were gazing at the pristine view with-in no time. The jungle trail is everything from usual walk to amateur trek to steep climbs; the fresh cool air of the dense forest keeps you energized while you seek path to go deeper in the jungle. Boating in the Sattal Lake When you are at the lake side, boating becomes one of the mandatory activities to do. And with so many food options how can one not visit the place and take a dip. The stairs to the lake is flooded with food stalls with variety of options to choose; and interestingly it was more fun for me as I was visiting the place after five long years, thus was able to remark on how the place has changed. Mahadev temple in Mukteshwar is probably the highest spot of Mukteshwar from where you get the view of the entire city scape. Doing the Obvious When you are traveling with the ladies, you can't skip the obvious and mall road in Bhimtal offers some good options; en route when traveling back to the retreat. The view of beautifully decorated aquarium in Bhimtal lake called for a change in plan and we accommodated it by spending the evening by the lake side with the company of some steaming hot Momos & Maggie. Jan. 2020 www.yogicherald.com 59