Bhimtal is a
lake in the town of Bhimtal, in Kumaon, with a masonry dam built in 1883 creating the storage facility. It is the largest lake in Nainital district which is also known as the "Lake district of India". It is also the largest lake of Kumaon.
Bhimtal Lake.
| Bhimtal |
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| Islands | 1 |
| Settlements | Bhimtal |
One of the most popular hill stations close to Nainital, Bhimtal has pioneered itself to be a great holiday destination over the years.
Along with Nainital, tourists also make sure to visit Bhimtal as it is less crowded, more peaceful than Nainital. One of the highlights of Bhimtal is the small aquarium at the centre of the lake. It is a popular destination among the honeymoon couples.
Visitors can take a relaxing boat ride and halt at the Bhimtal Lake Island to see the fishes in the aquarium. Some species of fish have been brought from Mexico, China and South Africa. The entry cost is INR 60 per person and is open for visitors from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM every day.
Revered for its aesthetic beauty, Bhimtal proudly sits at an altitude of 1,370 metres above sea level. This lake city is gaining popularity with each day as it is located in the vicinity of Nainital and features some of the stately hotels that are comparatively cheaper than that of Nainital.
Snowfall in Bhimtal:Bhimtal might get snowfall in December but not every year. Winters are chilly in this region and temperature touches down to zero in December. These months make Bhimtal a perfect place to visit if you want to witness snowfall with your friends or family.
Distance Between Bhimtal to Nainital
| Distance between Bhimtal to Nainital by Road is | 21 Kms |
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| Distance between Bhimtal to Nainital by Flight is | 9 Kms |
| Travel Time from Bhimtal to Nainital by Road is | 0:41 hrs |
| Nearest Airport in Bhimtal | Pantnagar (29.35, 79.55) |
| Nearest Airport in Nainital | Pantnagar (29.38, 79.46) |
Major Lakes and Ponds of Garhwal Region
| Lake / Ponds | Place |
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| Mansoor Tal | Tehri, Near Khatling Glacier |
| Apsra Tal | Near Tehri Old Kedar |
| Bhilangana Tal | Tehri Garhwal |
| Dugadh Tal | Pauri Garhwal |
Total area of Nainital is 4,251 km² including 4,153.12 km² rural area and 97.88 km² urban area. Nainital has a population of 9,54,605 peoples.
List of Blocks (CD) / Tehsils in Nainital.
| # | 7 |
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| Tehsil (CD Block) | Ramnagar |
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| Area (km²) | 837 |
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| Population (2011) | 1,53,738 |
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The Bhimtal LakeFolklore has it that the lake was formed by Bhima's “gada†(Mace). As the legend goes, when the Pandavas were travelling all over Kumaon during their exile period, one warm day, Draupadi asked for water. About 91 metres from the bank, the island houses the Bhimtal Lake aquarium.
How to reach Bhimtal
- By Air: The nearest Airport to Bhimtal is Pant Nagar Airport situated 58kms from Bhimtal and it is well connected by motorable roads.
- By Rail: The Nearest Railway station to Bhimtal is Kathgodam situated 276kms from Delhi and 30kms from Bhimtal.
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