Sariyatal is a beautiful lake located on the Kaladungi road in Nainital. The Sariyatal is also known as named of Sarita Tal. The Sariyatal is also known for the Himalayan Botanical Gardens. There is also present a fern house with a butterfly park, herbarium, library and other facilities in this garden. This Botanical Garden is the centre of study for scientists and botanists. This garden is spread over an area of about 30 hectares. There are many rare and endangered native plants in this garden. This garden includes orchidarium, herbarium, Thunia alba orchid, geodesic dome, waterfalls, etc. This lake is surrounded by green mountains and trees-plants. The atmosphere here is calm. This is an ideal place for nature lovers. During the trip to Nainital, tourists visit the Sariyatal. The Sariyatal is one of the main centres of attraction in Nainital, which attracts many tourists coming here.
.By Air
The nearest airport of Nainital is Pantnagar, which is about 68 km from Nainital.
By Rail
The nearest railway station of Nainital is Kathgodam, which is about 34 km from Nainital.
By Road
Sariyatal is located at a distance of about 8 km from Nainital bus stand.
The journey of Sariyatal can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to May. 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.