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Bhimtal is a town in the state of Uttarkhand. The place is filled with temples lying amid the verdet mountains and blue lake which surrounds he place with a mystic atmosphere. The ancient town attracts large number of tourists every year. The name got its names from the historical figure Bhima from Mahabharata and as it is surrounded by the beautiful lake “tal” by such picturesque scenario. Thereby the name Bhimtal originated.
Apart from its beauty the place gets its popularity from an ancient temple on the banks of the lake which is considered to be religious and many devotes visit the place every year. The place is a must go to experience the spiritual and the beauty of the nature.
Bhimtal Tour Packages
Experience 7 Days Delhi to Mussoorie Holiday Package
7 Days 6 Nights Delhi to CORBETTE Hill Trip Package
4 Days 3 Nights Bhimtal Religious Tour Package
Family Getaway 4 Days 3 Nights Nainital Hill Stations Vacation Package
3 Days 2 Nights Haldwani to Bhimtal Romantic Tour Package
Heart-warming 9 Days 8 Nights Nainital Beach Vacation Package
Beautiful Bhimtal - Nainital - Kausani - Binsar Tour
Memorable 9 Days 8 Nights kaushani Honeymoon Holiday Package
Heart-warming 8 Days 7 Nights Ranikhet Beach Trip Package
Amazing 9 Days Corbett National Park Tour Package
Pleasurable 8 Days JIMM CORBETT Trip Package
Amazing 9 Days 8 Nights Delhi, Bhimtal, Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora, Kausani with Corbett Trip Package
10 Days 9 Nights Bhimtal Tour Package by Uttranchal Holidays
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Bhimtal is a beautiful town situated in the Nainital district under the territory of state Uttarakhand. The town is known for its admirable Greenland, pleasing water bodies and cloud touching mountains. Bhimtal is situated at an elevation of 1370 m above sea level and is about 22 km away from Nainital. This stunning piece of land brings to light the colourful valley nourishing flowers, mountains, green garden, crystal clear water bodies. The climate at Bhimtal also adds stars to the beauty. It is pleasant during summer days with a large number of diverse flowers blooming in the valley, dancing along the wind blow together with porraceous all around. The temperature during summer varies from 15 C to 29 C while winter proves to make Bhimtal a landscape of white serenity. During winter, it is better to travel and explore the beauty in the afternoon hours and the temperature generally ranges from 4’C to 18’C. Bhimtal holds its existence from ancient times. This town is older than Nainital. It is believed that Bhimtal is named after the legendary Bhima in Mahabharata.The old shiv temple named Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple was built at a time when Bhima visited this place during their banishment period. Thus this place holds its root strong for its spiritual existence since long time back. With the silent valley, Crystal clear lake, greenery its strength and air blowing to express its unexpressed delicacy inborn. The heart of Bhimtal is the Bhimtal Lake known for its fascinating natural formation. It is the largest lake known in the Kumaon region, the lake district of India. The Bhimtal Lake with the masonry dam is located at a height of 1375 meters above the sea level. This Lake is the consequence of some shifting fault occurred in the earth crust which made the beauty spot on this land. The lake has an island at its midst which is the reason for the glorified view. The greenery around the lake, herbs plants bushes, enhances its beauty. The lake is somewhat C shaped, impounded by the dam covers an area of 47.8 hectors i.e. 118 acres. The captivating view of the lake with an island at the core of the lake is spellbinding. The clear water in the lake which narrates blue beauty supports aqua life too. Fishes are so in the mainstream that traveling on the periphery of the lake would make them clearly viewed. It is a pleasure among the people to feed fishes. Bhimtal seems to be the perfect place to create a mutual understanding with our environment and nature by exploring so closely as never believed. At the middle of the lake, the small island enhances its natural delicacy. The island has recreation facilities and it also has an aquarium having different fish species. The picturesque lake depicts the natural beauty so divine and sanctified similar to the purity of the holy places. During the winter time, the fog and haziness in the atmosphere give the lake a splendid admirable view as if the clouds are on land to bow down and touch the divine feet of this beautiful land. The entire lake seems to appear as a part of heaven fallen from somewhere above. Boating is the most popular sport among tourists. Rowing boats to the island at the middle of the lake is indeed a great pleasure. Boats are available for rent and tourists could enjoy boating in the lake and around the island. Many migratory birds, ducks, and geese are found here. This pleasing experience in the arms of nature is actually next to divine. In the air, where the fragrance of the beauty enrapture the environment, where the sky shelters the landscape of blue-green delicacy and the land itself shelters some most admirable and winsome locale on this enamoring land. There are many captivating places to visit in the Bhimtal apart the heart of it, the lake. All these places together made Bhimtal an ecstasy of emotional salvation. Some of the places here at Bhimtal are held by religious string and enchants the tourist to attain blissfulness. Places like Bhimeshwar Mahadev temple, Hanuman Garhi, Karkotaka Temple impacts the spiritual enthusiasm. Apart from these temples, places like Garg parvat, Nal Damyanti Tal, Hidimba part, Victoria dam, Folk Culture Museum are also in the mainstream.
Bhimtal is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an altitude of 1370 meters above sea level and is about 22 kilometers from Nainital. The major attraction in Bhimtal is Bhimtal Lake, which has an island at its center. Besides tourism, Bhimtal has also now become a mini district headquarters since most of the district administration offices have been shifted to the newly constructed Vikas Bhawan, the building complex for district administrative offices.
Bhimtal is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an altitude of 1370 meters above sea level and is about 22 kilometers from Nainital. The major attraction in Bhimtal is Bhimtal Lake, which has an island at its center. Besides tourism, Bhimtal has also now become a mini district headquarters since most of the district administration offices have been shifted to the newly constructed Vikas Bhawan, the building complex for district administrative offices. some food dishes attract travelers in bhimtal so the famous foods of bhimtal are here.
Named after the mighty Bhima of Mahabharata, the glittering lake city of Bhimtal is one of the best places to head to if you are looking for peace and quietude along with a dash of nature’s essence. Unlike Nainital, this bijou lake city is not as crowded and noisy which makes it all the more convenient to explore every nook and corner of the city. And if you are a shopaholic then you there are ample opportunities for you as you can visit some of the popular markets of Bhimtal. The most happening market, from where you can buy cool stuff is Mall Road located in the center of the city. some of the shopping places where you enjoy visit with pocket friendly are as follow.
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