Bhimtal is a picturesque lake located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Named after the legendary Bhima of Mahabharata, Bhimtal is a beautiful lake centered amidst green mountains.
You can enjoy stroll around the lake or enjoy boating in Bhimtal Lake. During spring and autumn seasons bird watching is also popular near Lake.
The Bhimtal lake is at a scenic spot with a small island at its centre on which there is a beautiful large aquarium which was previously a restaurant. Bhimtal offers splendid views and visual vistas of nature's beauty. There is an ancient Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple on the banks of Bhimtal which was built by Bhima during the exile period of the Pandavas.
Some of the popular hotels and resorts near Bhimtal Lake are: The View Point home stay, Moksha Retreat Bhimtal, OYO Lake View Inn, Sunrise Guest House, Royal Rosette, KMVN Tourist Rest House in Bhimtal, The Tal Paradise, Van Vilas Resort in Bhimtal, Tag Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal, Hotel Harshikhar, OYO Rainbow Cottage, Trishita Residency, Fishermen's Lodge, Hotel Neelesh Inn, V Resorts Monolith Bhimtal, Paradise Hotel, Hotel Lake Retreat.
Bhimtal Lake is located in Bhimtal ( In Bhimtal, just 21 kms from Nainital City).
Bhimtal is well connected with motorable roads connecting major cities and towns of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Kathgodam and Nainital are easily available from Delhi. The nearest railway station to Bhimtal is Kathgodam, situated 276 kms from Delhi and 30 kms from Nainital.
Bhimtal Lake is popular place for following activities/ interests - Boating, Lakes.
