Bhimtal, a charming town in Kumaon, is well-known for its ancient heritage connected to the Mahabharata. It is believed that the hill station is named after Bhima, one of the Pandavas. According to legend, Bhima visited the area during the Pandava exile and constructed a Shiva Temple on the lake’s edge. Some also believe that it is named after the lake Bhimtal, which is located at a height of 1,370 metres above sea level and surrounding which the town resides. Bhimtal Lake and the ancient Shiva temple, located on the island in the middle of the lake remains the major tourist attraction in this hill station.Moreover, you can also visit Hadimba Parvat, Garg Parvat, the Butterfly Research Centre, Nal Damyanti Tal, and numerous more locations.
Bhimtal is connected to all major cities of Uttarakhand by a network of bus services. Moreover, it can be easily reached by rail from Delhi, as the nearest railway station is Kathgodam, located 30-kilometres away. You can also fly to Bhimtal via PantNagar Airport, located 58 kilometres from Bhimtal.
Major Tourist Attractions in Bhimtal: Bhimtal Lake, Sattal Lake, Kainchi Dham, Victoria Dam, Hidimba Parvat, Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple, Nal Damyanti, Naukuchiatal, Garur Tal, Aquarium on Bhimtal Island and Hanuman Garhi.
Best for: Boating, Fishing, Picnic, Camping, Hiking, Trekking, Stargazing, Paragliding, Dirt Biking, Sight seeing, Temple Tours, Village Walks, Birdwatching and Shopping.
Buy in Bhimtal: Wooden handicrafts, Organic products, Handmade candles, Woollen shawls, Woollen cardigans, Fruits, Pickles, Homemade Chutney and Marmalade.
Bhimtal, a charming town in Kumaon, is well-known for its ancient heritage connected to the Mahabharata.
Best Time to Visit – March to June and September to December.
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