Uttaranchal Tourism » Bhimtal Tour
About Bhimtal
Bhimtal, situated at a distance of 22kms from Nainital. Bhimtal is named after one of the
Pandav brothers called Bhim.
The largest lake in the district of Nainital, Bhim Tal is 1701 metres by 265 metres, 265
metres longer than Naini Lake. The lake known for its magnificent majesty is situated at an
altitude of 1371.6 metres above sea level. The main attraction of this place is Bhimtal
Lake which has an island at its centre. The distance of island from lake shore is 91 mts.
Tourists visits this place by boats. An old Shiva temple, Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple is on
the bank of Bhimtal lake, which is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place
during the vanvas period of pandavas. Other places of interest in Bhimtal are Garg Parvat,
Nal Damyanti Tal and Hidimba Parvat.
How to Reach Bhimtal
By Air : Bhimtal does not have an airport of its own. The nearest airport is at Pant Nagar
(55 km) and the nearest railway station is at Kathgodam (23 km).
By Road : Bhimtal is well connected by bus with Nainital and Kathgodam. Tourists can also
reach Bhimtal by hiring taxi from Nainital or Kathgodam.
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