Machhi Tal is a fish production farm located in Gwaldam of Chamoli district. Machhi Tal is situated on the Debal road, about 9 km away from Gwaldam. Machhi Tal was established in the year 1928. Fishes are followed in this Tal, in which species of different types of fishes can be seen. This fish production farm is now run by the Uttarakhand state government. This fish production farm is a quiet and beautiful place among dense forests. During the visit of Gwaldam, tourists also go to see different types of colourful fishes in this fish production farm. This fish production farm is one of the main attraction destinations of Gwaldam.
.By Air
The nearest airport of Gwaldam is Pantnagar, which is about 207 km away from Gwaldam.
By Train
The nearest railway station of Gwaldam is Kathgodam, which is about 172 km away from Gwaldam.
By Road
Machhi Tal is situated on the Debal road, about 9 km away from Gwaldam.
The best time to visit Machhi Tal is between months October to April. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.