Bhimtal, Nainital

Bhimtal (also spelled as Bhim Tal, Bheemtal) is on the largest lake around Nainital, named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimtal is at an altitue of 1371 Mts, nestled in a beautiful pristine valley. The beauty of Bhim Tal is enhanced by a small Island surrounded by crystal blue water. One road from Bhimtal leaves for Naukuchiatal while the another one goes to Kathgodam 21 Kms from here.

Bhimtal is much less crowded than Nainital and the lake, Bhimtal is much cleaner than it's better known counterpart Nainital.

Bhimtal General Information
State: Uttarakhand
District: Nainital
Bhimtal Famous as: Lake, Weekend destination from Delhi
Best time to Visit Bhimtal: Feb - April, Aug - Nov
Bhimtal Weather: Summer 8 to 30°C, Winter -2 to 10°C
Bhimtal Pin code: 263136
Bhimtal STD code: 05942

Bhimtal Sightseeing - Places to See in Bhimtal
- There is a large Victorian dam at one end of the Bhimtal lake and terraced flower gardens can be found on either side.
- Bhimkeshwar temple dedicated to Bhim.
- Godhakhal Temple 3 km from Bhimtal.
- Museum of Folk Culture (Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya) housing collections of folk paintings and ancient wooden artifacts.
- Bhimtal Lake for boating
- An Aquarium on the Island on Bhimtal

History Of Bhimtal
Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple in the bank of Bhimtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment (vanvas) period of Pandavas.

Bhimtal, earlier known as Bhimsarovar, is believed to be the stamping ground of the Pandavas. According to the locals the town is named so because when the Pandavas had been exiled in this region they could not find a water body from which they could quench their thirst. It was then that Bhima, the powerful, hit the ground with his "gada" or club thus creating a cavity in the ground, which was filled with an underground source of water.

The Bhimeshwar temple is said to have been set up by the Pandavas, who established a Shivling there.

Bhimtal Weather
Bhimtal is slightly on the warmer side in mid June, but it is travel destination suitable for year round.

Distance of Bhimtal
Bhimtal is 22 kms from Nainital. Bhimtal can be reached directly from Delhi in 6-7 hours.

Hotels and Resorts in Bhimtal
Mountain Club, Hotel Maya Regency, Hotel Apical Resort Jungalia, Monolith Resort, Van Vilas Resort, Bhimtal Country Inn, Camp Pine Riviera Padampuri

Other Lakes in Nainital: Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Naini Lake, Khurpatal

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