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A hill town wrapped around a green, pear-shaped lake in the Kumaon hills.
Rowboats and pedal boats leave from Mallital and Tallital. Early morning is calmest.
On the northern shore stands a Shakti Peetha, where legend says the eye of Sati fell.
The lakeside promenade linking Mallital and Tallital — shops, cafés and evening crowds.
Take the ropeway up for views over the town and, on clear days, the snow peaks of the Himalaya.
After dark the hillsides glow and the lake turns into a mirror.
October–November and March–April bring clear skies and fewer crowds. Kathgodam station is 35 km away.
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