Subhash Dhara

Hidden deep within the dense virgin oak and pine woodlands of Nainital district just 2 kilometers from the tranquil interconnected lakes of Sattal and 22 kilometers from Nainital, Subhash Dhara is a captivating natural freshwater spring in Uttarakhand. Cascading down moss covered limestone rocks into a clear mountain pool, this perennial spring has served as a serene natural sanctuary for generations of Himalayan travelers.

Local lore associates this pristine water source with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and freedom fighters who sought peaceful contemplation in the Kumaon hills. The natural mountain mineral water is crystal clear, naturally chilled, and sweet tasting, filtering through subterranean rock strata.

Reaching the spring involves a delightful 1.5 kilometer forest walk along a soft unpaved hiking trail originating from the Sattal Christian Ashram and lake banks. En route, birdwatchers frequently encounter paradise flycatchers, red billed blue magpies, barbets, and over twenty species of colorful Himalayan butterflies.