Bhimtal

Bhimtal is one of the largest lake around Nainital named after Bhima of Mahabharata. It has a island in the center approached only by a boat and at present it has an Aquarium there. A gaggle of ducks has made the lake their home and give company to the lake visitor. Bhimtal is much less crowded than Nainital and the lake, Bhimtal is much cleaner than it's better known counterpart Nainital. Bhimtal can be reached directly from Delhi in 6-7 hours. Bhimtal is slightly on the warmer side in mid June, but makes for an all year round destination. For recreation one can do boating at the lake or explore the surrounding jungle on foot. It can also be made as a center for exploring the surrounding lakes. There is a large Victorian dam at one end of the Bhimtal lake and terraced flower gardens can be found on either side. Next to the dam is the Bhimkeshwar temple dedicated to Bhim. There is also the Godhakhal Temple 3 km from Bhimtal. Another interesting place in Bhimtal is The Museum of Folk Culture (Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya) housing collections of folk paintings and ancient wooden artifacts. Bhimtal makes for an interesting off beat destination both for the family and corporate traveler.

How to reach Bhimtal:

Bhimtal By Air-The nearest airport to Bhimtal is at Pantnagar, During the summer regular flights are operational. the seat of a famous agricultural university, about 55 Kms from Bhimtal.

Bhimtal By Rail-The nearest railway station is at Kathgodam situated around 23 Kms away. Kathgodam is connected by rail directly with Delhi, the capital of India, Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Dehradun the capital of the state of Uttarakhand and Calcutta.
From Kathgodam to Bhimtal Local Transport, private taxies as well as buses run by Private Operators, and buses run by the state government corporation - UASRTC are available at all hours.

Bhimtal By Road- Bhimtal is connected conveniently and is merely 295 Kms away from Delhi.
Bhimtal to Nainital Distance is 22 Kms

Local Food and Cuisine of Bhimtal
The restaurants and eating joints in Bhimtal offer food in multi-cuisines from Chinese, Mexican and continental to everybody's favourite Indian cuisine. Momos are also among the top of the list of the food menu almost everywhere and food served is quite good.

Restaurants in Bhimtal

The George's Wild Orchid
A well known multi cuisine restaurant, it offers quite tasty food. The barbeque is highly recommended for its taste and affordability.
Kailash View Estate, Bhowali, Bhimtal-263132, India

Southern Delight
As the name suggests, this restaurant offers South Indian cuisine. It's well known for its great food and cozy ambience.
Talli Tal Road Bhimtal 263136, India

Gravity by the Lake
This amazing restaurant on the lake side offers delicious, multi cuisine food. The best part is that the food is quite easy on the pocket.
Lake Side,Near K.M.V.N. Guest House,Bhimtal Nainital,Uttarakhand 263136

Things To Do In Bhimtal For The Nature Lovers:

Go boating & fishing in the lakes
The Bhimtal region is home to 3 beautiful lakes – Bhimtal, Sat Tal, and Naukuchiatal. These lakes are perfect for boating and fishing. A boat ride to the Bhimtal island in the middle of the lake is a wonderful experience. And then there is an aquarium on the island that is all the more inspiring.

Indulge in camping and stargazing
The pleasant weather & the salubrious environment here makes camping in the open one of the fun activities in Bhimtal. And while camping at night, travelers can also gaze at the star-studded sky.

Things To Do In Bhimtal For The Adventure Seekers

Take hikes in the surrounding hills
The lake destination is also surrounded by lush green forests and hills. Adventure seekers and nature lovers can take short treks in these verdant hills. In addition to the greenery, the migratory birds that can be spotted here also attract the nature lovers.

Go for a thrilling adventure sport
Bhimtal is also a delightful destination for the adventure lovers. Rappelling and rock climbing are some of the adventure activities to do in Bhimtal. Travelers can head to Naukuchiatal, located 4 km away, for paragliding and dirt biking.

Fun Things To Do In Bhimtal

Take a sightseeing tour of the tourist attractions:
The sightseeing tour of the tourist attractions of Bhimtal includes visits to the famous temples, lakes, and other natural wonders of the region. These include Bhimtal Lake & Island, Victoria Dam, Hidimba Parvat, Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple, Hanuman Garhi temple, Nag Temple, and Folk Culture Museum.

Go shopping at Mall Road
Street shopping is one of the best things to do around Bhimtal. The city streets of Bhimtal and the Mall Road in Nainital (located 22 km from Bhimtal) are lined with small shops that sell statutes, carpets, jewelries, Garhwali paintings, handmade candles, and organic products. These products serve as excellent souvenirs to take back home.

Attend the Harela festival in the month of July
Attending the Hareli festival is one of the fun things to do in Bhimtal. Celebrated in the month of July, it is the harvest festival of Bhimtal. The festival includes fairs with cultural performances and bike & car events in the Death-well as the key highlights.

Enjoy a picnic at the peaceful lakeshores
The lake shores of Naukuchiatal and Sat Tal are often flanked by locals & tourists on a vacation or in the evenings. Heading to these lake shores for a picnic with family, friends, or your beloved is one of the best things to do in Bhimtal for a laid-back day.