Bhimtal Hill Station

Bhimtal Hill Station

Bhimtal situated 22 Kms. from Nainital and 11 Kms. from Bhowali at an altitude of 1370 mts. The pride of Bhimtal is a beautiful lake which offers magnificent vistas for tourists. The lake is larger than Naini Lake. Tourist enjoys here boating in lake. There is an island amid lake a restaurant is located atop it. Tourist visit here by boats. The distance of island from lake shore is 91mts.There is a 17th century Bhimeshwar temple complex along the 40 feet high Dam . The local bus stand and taxi stand is situated near it. One road from Bhimtal leaves for Naukuchiatal while the another one goes to Kathgodam 21 Kms. from here.

Bhimtal takes its name from mighty Bhim (one of the Pandavas). In Hinduism. This picturesque lake perked by an island is believed to be full of Mahabharata legands. Today this lake interlude has emerged as a 'different' tourist destination.

Season : - Round the year.

Altitude : 1370 mts.

Bhimtal Excursions

Nauruchiatal : - 04 kms from Bhimtal. A lake with 09 corners. It is bigger and more beautiful lake then Nainital & Bhimtal, boating are main attraction. It is directly connected with Nainital, Bhimtal, Bhowali by direct bus & private leep services.

Sattal : - 13 kms from Bhowali, 24 kms Nainital and 12 kms from Bhim Tal this peaceful spot is full of scenic beauty with different Tals, boating facilities are also available.

Bhowali : - 13 kms from Sat Tal. A celebrated health resort & fruits orchards area of Garhwal.

Accessibility

Rail: - Nearest railhead is Kathgodam, 23 kms.

Road : - 23 kms from Kathgodam, 22 kms. from Nainital and 11 kms from Bhowali. Regular bus service links Bhimtal with Kathgodam. Private taxies are available from Nainital, Bhowali & Haldwani.