Bird eye view of Bhimtal in Video
Bhimtal, India is a famous and small hill station in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Due to its peaceful surroundings, Bhimtal attracts thousands of tourists each year. It is located at height of 1,371 m above sea level amongst the Kumaon hills. Bhimtal and Nainital distance is about 23 kms. Bhimtal city is a jewel embellishing the crown of Uttarakhand.
History of Bhimtal:
Bhimtal
derived its name from Bhima who is one of the legendary personalities in the
Indian epic of Mahabharta, and it is said the lake is created by him in ancient
times which is now the popular Bhimtal
attraction in the town. Bhima visit this place during the banishment period
of Pandavas. The Bhimeshwar temple was constructed by Baz Bahadur (1638-78AD)
in the 17th century who was a king of Chand dynasty and Kumaon.
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| Bhimeshwar Temple, Bhimtal |
This
place came under the rule of Britishers after the Anglo-Nepalese war.
(1814-16). It is also believed that Bhimtal may have been the part of popular
ancient silk route.
Bhimtal Attraction:
The
main tourist attraction in Bhimtal
Uttarakhand is Bhimtal lake. This
lake has a small island at the centre which is famous for aquarium where you
can see different species of fishes. Near lake you can also visit ancient
Bhimeshwar temple that is rich in architecture. Near the temple there is a
Victorian Dam also. In this dam you can hear the sound of rushing water. Moreover,
as compare to Nainital, Bhimtal is less crowded and is totally pollution free.
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| Victoria Dam, Bhimtal |
Bhimtal: Best time to visit
Basically
Bhimtal climate is cold but here we
are giving you travelling tips to Bhimtal in all the three main seasons.
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Summer: You can calm your senses in the beautiful summer season in Bhimtal. It
is the best time to visit here i.e from the month of March till 15 June. The
temperature during summer season in Bhimtal may vary from 1o degree Celsius to 30
degree Celsius.
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Monsoon: In the monsoon it is advised to not to visit Bhimtal due to bad road
conditions because of landslides as rainfall is the ruler of the town during
rainy season. Rain starts here from mid June to mid September. Hence, before
visiting Bhimtal in rainy season it is better to check the weather forecast for
an unbeatable experience.
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Winter: After summers, winters season is the best time to spend your holidays
in Bhimtal. In sunny weather you can enjoy an eye catching view of bhimtal lake
and hills. During morning and evening the temperate here goes down but during
day time you can enjoy this cool season sitting near the lake. Bhimtal air quality will surely
attracts you and force you to visit here again and again.
Things to do in Bhimtal:
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| Winter Line, Bhimtal |
Bhimtal
being a tourist place offers various things do in and enjoy your trip. From
adventure activities to find peace, this beautiful hill station offers you all.
Bhimtal Lake: You can enjoy boating in
mesmerizing lake of Bhimtal. You can choose paddle boats available here at
reasonable prices. There are paddle boats available in shape of ducks in
various colours. In Lake, you will also find beautiful ducks and you can feed
them bread also.
Enjoying kayaking: In category of adventure activities, you can
enjoy ride in kayaking. There is a space for two in kayaking and lake can be
seen from very near and it feels that you are sailing directly on the water.
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| Bhimtal Lake |
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| Ducks in Bhimtal Lake |
Visit to Aquarium: There is a small
aquarium situated in the middle of a lake in small island. Different species of
fishes can be seen here. You can visit there by boat from boat stand.
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| Bhimtal Aquarium |
Enjoy in Zorbing ball: A new attraction for travelers in
Bhimtal lake is Zorbing ball. You can enjoy and feel to be upon the lake by
going inside the zorbing ball. Children enjoy very much in zorbing balls.
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| Zorbing ball |
Take a ride in hot air balloon (Available only in
summers):
You can visit Bhimtal in summer season to enjoy the ride in hot air balloon.
So, now to enjoy the ride at hot air balloon you don’t have to travel in some
foreign countries. Visit Bhimtal in summers and enjoy going upwards in sky in
air balloon.
Bhimtal Camping: Bhimtal is an ideal place for camping. There
are various camping sites where you can enjoy and feel yourself close to the
nature.
Thrilling adventure sport-Paragliding: Bhimtal is also a
delightful destination for those who love adventure thrilling sports. Paragliding
options are available in Bhimtal in various spots where you can fly in the sky
and feel like a free bird.
Related post: 8 Best Places for Paragliding in India by Neeta Sharma
Trekking in Bhimtal: There are various trekking trails in
Bhimtal, as it is a hill station so you can trek to some popular places. You
can do trekking from bhimtal lake to Sayyed Baba Mazar, from bhimtal lake to
Karkotak Temple and many more.
Karkotak Temple, Bhimtal:
Karkotak
temple or peak is located in Bhimtal and is one of the highest peaks of
Bhimtal. You can reach there by covering a trekking trail of about 6 kms which
started from the lake. The trail is not so easy, as there is a very narrow path
and you have to be physically fit also to cover this trek. There are many
people who visit to this famous and beautiful peak of mountain. This is one of
the most popular Bhimtal adventure.
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| Karkotak hill |
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| Trekking Trail to Karkotak |
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| Bird Eye View of Bhimtal Lake from Karkotak hill |
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| Naag Devta Temple, Karkotak, Bhimtal |
Bhimtal
is very well connected by air, rail and roads which make your trip hassle free.
By Air: The nearest Airport to Bhimtal is Pantnagar
which is in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. It is about at a
distance of 58 kms. From here you can get cab or bus to haldwani and then
travel to Bhimtal.
Find flights to Pantnagar Airport:
Find flights to Pantnagar Airport:
By Train: Kathgodam is the nearest Railway station to Bhimtal, it is about at a distance of 25 kms. This railway station is well connected to various cities of India like New Delhi, Dehradun, Jaipur, Howrah and many more.
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| Kathgodam Railway Station |
Where to stay in Bhimtal?
There
are various options available to stay in Bhimtal. You will find many hotels,
resorts as well home stay in Bhimtal. You can choose location of your staying
place as per your choice. Like you want lake view, valley view and many more. Bhimtal hotels are available at
reasonable prices, you can book online also. We offer you option of booking Bhimtal best hotels by OYO. You can
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Hence,
Bhimtal is an ideal place to travel solo, with family or friends and for
honeymoon. Easily connected to major cities, Bhimtal has something for each
individual to delight in.
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