Bhimtal

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Bhimtal

Complete travel guide, top attractions, best luxury resorts & tour packages in Bhimtal.

OVERVIEW

About Bhimtal

Bhimtal is another lake city of uttarakhand. This location, which bears the name Bhim from Mahabharat, is 1370 meters above sea level and has mythical significance. It is also known as Bhimal for its beautiful lake because it is a popular tourist destination situated on the shores of Bhimtal Lake.

Bhimtal, has long been a popular tourist destination due to its gorgeous scenery and its status as a hill station with some of the most breathtaking views. The city is ideal since it is easily accessible, less congested, and well-connected to Uttarakhand's larger cities.

MUST-VISIT SPOTS

Best Places to Visit in Bhimtal

Aquarium Island Cafe: The aquarium island cafe offers a lovely, distinctive setup because you can sit on the rooftop or on the deck area and observe the lake. You can view their collection of more than 40 different fish species while there. The next time you go, you can visit a special and exclusive island cafe in Bhimtal, where they also serve a variety of food alternatives.

Bhimtal Lake: As the largest lake in the Nainital District, Bhimtal Lake is the main draw and the inspiration for the name of Bhimtal City. Boating is permitted on Bhimtal Lake. You are welcome to visit Bhimtal and its lake with your family or friends.

Butterfly Research Centre- More than 1300 kinds of butterflies can be found at the Butterfly Research Centre; Bhimtal alone is home to more than 250 species. This location is a must-visit if you're bringing children because it's close to the popular and prime region of Bhimtal. This centre has one of the most exquisite collections of butterflies in existence.

Bhimeshwar Temple: The Bheem, who once visited this location during the Mahabharata era, built this temple which is all built using ancient texts and stones. He built this temple as a sign of his devotion because he was a sincere devotee of Shiva; as a result, the location came to be known as Bhimtal.

KEY ATTRACTIONS

Bhimtal Sightseeing & Nature

Boating in Bhimtal Lake

Trekking and camping

Aquarium island cafe

Bhimeshwar temple

Butterfly research centre

Hidimba parvat 

Victoria Dam

Stargate observatory

IDEAL SEASON

Best Time to Visit Bhimtal

Recommended Months:
January February March April May June July August September October November December
CONNECTIVITY

How to Reach Bhimtal

By Bus- By taking a bus from Delhi's bus station to Haldwani and then on to Bhimtal, which is only 32 km away, you might cover this trip by local transportation. The alternative is to take a bus from the bus station in Delhi and go first to Nainital, then on to Bhimtal, as Bhimal is only 20 kilometres away from Nainital.

By train: Taking the train is another alternative, since there aren’t direct trains from Delhi to Bhimtal but other trains that stop at Kathgodam, from whence you can take any local conveyance to Bhimtal, which is only about 24 km away from Kathgodam Railway Station.

By Air: PantNagar Airport is the closest airport to Bhimtal. It just takes 55 km to go to Bhimtal by road, therefore you may use any domestic airline to reach Pant Nagar.

ADVENTURE & LEISURE

Top Activities in Bhimtal

Boating
Paragliding
Rock Climbing
Zipline
HANDPICKED RESORTS

Hotels In Bhimtal in Bhimtal

5 Hotels In Bhimtal
Harshikhar hotel Bhimtal
LUXURY STAY
Lake, Bhowali-Bhimtal-Haldwani Rd, near Bhimtal, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136

Lake, Bhowali-Bhimtal-Haldwani Rd, near Bhimtal, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136, Uttarakhand, India

₹6,000 / Night
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Tiaraa Monolith Lake Resort Bhimtal
LUXURY STAY
Mandir Marg, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136

Mandir Marg, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136, Uttarakhand, India

₹9,000 22% OFF
₹7,000 / Night
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Mountoria Retreat
LUXURY STAY
Jangalia Gaon Road Near Gas Godam, Pandey Gaon Bhimtal,

Jangalia Gaon Road Near Gas Godam, Pandey Gaon Bhimtal,, Uttarakhand, India

₹9,000 22% OFF
₹7,000 / Night
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Terra Bliss Resort Bhimtal
LUXURY STAY
Terra Bliss Lake Bhimtal Resort & Spa, TRC Road, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136

Terra Bliss Lake Bhimtal Resort & Spa, TRC Road, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136, Uttarakhand, India

₹12,000 25% OFF
₹9,000 / Night
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ITC Fortune Bhimtal
LUXURY STAY
ITC Fortune Hotel June Estate Bhimtal

ITC Fortune Hotel June Estate Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, India

₹18,000 11% OFF
₹16,000 / Night
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