Sattal Lake District Cycling — 3 Days

Mountain biking through the Kumaon foothills, with stays at V Resorts and optional lake activities

This three-day cycling trip is based in Sattal, a cluster of interconnected freshwater lakes in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region. Participants stay at V Resorts and cycle on mountain bikes across terrain linking Sattal Lake, Bhimtal, and Naukuchiatai — three of the district's largest lakes, each ringed by forest and hills. The itinerary mixes guided cycling with resort-based recreation, bonfire evenings, and optional activities including kayaking, boating, birding, and trekking. Meals and bikes are provided; the pace is moderate, suited to riders with basic fitness.

Highlights

Mountain biking routes connecting Sattal, Bhimtal, and Naukuchiatal lakes with mixed terrain ranging from forest trails to lakeside roads
Early morning birding tour in Sattal Lake forest reserve (optional, additional cost; 2–3 hours)
Evening bonfire at resort
Optional kayaking and boating on Sattal Lake (additional cost); optional trekking in adjacent foothills (half-day to full-day routes available)
Two nights accommodation at V Resorts on Sattal lakeshore with daily breakfast and lunch included; mountain bikes provided with basic maintenance
Route transfers by vehicle between lake trailheads as required

Day by day

1Arrival at Sattal ResortV Resorts

Check-in at V Resorts. Lunch, recreational activities, evening bonfire and karaoke. Dinner and overnight stay.

2Mountain Biking to Sattal and Bhimtal LakesKumaon hills · the resort

Cycle through Kumaon hills connecting Sattal, Bhimtal and Naukuchiatai lakes. Return for lunch at the resort, then gather for an evening bonfire before dinner and overnight stay.

3Sattal Lake: Birding or Cycling, with CheckoutSattal Lake · the resort · butterfly museum · Sattal Lake forest · Sattal Lake lakeshore

Choose between an early birding tour through the forest (additional cost) or a cycling ride along the lakeshore. Breakfast at the resort precedes checkout. Optional activities include kayaking, boating, trekking, butterfly museum visit, rappelling, swimming, and nature walks.

Included

1) 2 nights stay at V Resorts, Sattal on twin sharing basis
2) All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3) MTBs from Firefox
4) Route Map
5) Recreational activities at the resort (Karaoke, board games etc.)
6) Energy bars and sport drinks

Not included

1) GST @ 5.0%
2) Air/Train fare
3) Anything not mentioned under the head inclusions.
4) Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, road blocks and / or any factors beyond control.
5) The tariff does not include barbeque and activities.

Activities: Optional Activities: Boating, Kayaking, Trekking, Visit to the butterfly museum, Rappelling, Swimming, River Crossing, Birding, Nature Walk.