Bhimtal

A very small, serene and tranquil hill-station with flourishing apple orchards, myriad farmhouses and lush terraced fields, Bhimtal is a place for a quiet holiday in the lap of nature away from the din of cities.

Named after legendary ‘Bheema’, Bhimtal has many temples and lakes with legends associated with them.

The main attraction of the place is a lake named ‘Bhimtal’. It has a small island in the centre which has a beautiful aquarium that houses vibrant fish from all over the world. The lake itself supports large variety of aquatic life and attracts migratory and trans-Himalayan birds in winters.

Originally Bhimtal served as a satellite hill-station for Nainital and a popular day-tour destination from there for tourists. However due to Nainital’s over-commercialisation, Bhimtal became popular among those who wanted to have a peaceful, quiet and relaxing holiday.

Places to Visit

Bhimeshwar Temple

An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva reconstructed in 17^th century.

Dam

40 ft high dam, near Bhimeshwar temple, offers a delightful view.

Gang Parbat

A small hill close to Bhimeshwar Temple, is the source of river Gargi, also known as ‘Gola Nadi’, and is a popular tourist spot.

Nal Damyanti Tal

A sacred place for the dwellers of this region, Nal Damyanti Tal is a small natural lake associated with legendary king Nal and his queen Damyanti. Its believed that the palace of the king had drowned in this lake.

Local Museum

Here you can get a glimpse of the folk culture through folk paintings and wooden artifacts.

Hidimba Parbat (5km)

Emphasizing on Bhimtal’s legendary associations, this hill is named after Bheem’s demon wife Hidimba .

Karkotaka hill

Famous for, and named after, a Nag temple located here which is dedicated to a mythical cobra named Karkotaka.

Things to Do

Boating

Bird-watching

Fast Facts

Best Time to Visit: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec

Distance : Around 292 km from Delhi