Bhimtalभीमताल
A big, quiet lake near Nainital with an island and a small aquarium.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNainital, Uttarakhand
Kumaon
Kumaon
Best time to visit15 March to 15 June and 15 September to 30 November
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height1370 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyBhimtal, Kathgodam
EntryFree · boating charged
About Bhimtal
The largest lake in the Nainital area, about 22 km from the town, with an island in the middle and a small aquarium on it. It is quieter and warmer than Nainital, with a Bhimeshwar Mahadev temple on the shore. It is easy to combine with Sattal and Naukuchiatal in a day, with lakes at each stop.
What to see and do
- Island with an aquarium
- Bhimeshwar Mahadev temple
- Boating on the lake
- Sattal and Naukuchiatal nearby
- Quiet lakeside lanes
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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