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Bhimtal is the city of the lake rich in natural beauty. This city located in the Vicinity of Nainital. As per Hindu epic, Bhima was the character of Mahabharata. Bhimtal name has given after Bhima. This city is having aesthetic beauty situated in 1,370 meters above from Sea Level. Hotel rates are also cheaper than other hotels in Nainital. The Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple also located near to Bhimtal lake.

Bhimtal is a small and beautiful town situated in the district of Uttarakhand. This city spread in a vast area, located 22 km from Nainital City. Bhimtal is accessible for various history and famous tourist spots. The most attractive point is ‘Bhimtal Lake.’ Bhimtal lake is more significant than the Naini lake. Bhimatal lake having transparent greenery surrounded by beautiful hills. This town is the home of the lake and rich with aquatic life.

List of Lakes situated in Bhimtal:

Hemkund Lokpal Lake:

Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara located in Hemkund Lokpal Lake. Seven peaks surround to Hemkund Lokpal Lake.  Another name of this lake is Himganga. This lake has sparkling and lucid waters with a well-known pilgrimage for the Sikh community. This Hemkund is lying with Charmoli district in Garhwal hills.  Hindu communism also having faith in this lake. There is one more temple located near this lake, which dedicated to Lord Laxman.  Hemkund Lokpal lake nourished from Saptarshi Hill and Hathi Parvat.

Tehri Garhwal:

The name of Tehri is given by “Trihari.” Peoples have believed this place is useful to wash away our three types of sins, Vacha, Mansa, and Karmana. Tehri Garhwal is situated 770 meters above sea level. The Tehri Garhwal, surrounded by Uttarkashi, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Dehradun. As per Hindu Mythology, legends had performed various activities in this place.

Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple:

Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple is a famous old temple situated in Bhimtal, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple built in the 17th Century. As per Hindu epic, this temple made when Bhima came to visit this place at the time of exile Pandavas.

Paragliding:

The long paragliding offers a unique opportunity to explore beautiful scenarios of nature from the sky view. This activity will give a birds-eye look of its immense beauty. This place is an extraordinary experience that provides an utterly unique way to see Bhimtal valley. This place is spreading the form of lush green acreages and dazzling blue water. This experience is very different in life. Once you start in long, paragliding will experience almost overwhelming. You will feel relax and refreshed from Professional and personal stresses.

Butterflies:

On the hillock, the Butterfly Research Centre located near the Bhimtal lake. There are houses of the fourth-largest butterfly, which is a collection from India. These butterflies are approximately 1300 spices found in India, Bhimtal has 240 species.

Time to visit this place:

The best time to visit Bhimtal is Winter and Summer season.

Below is the attraction list being in Bhimtal:

  • Lok Sanskriti Sangralaya
  • Bhimtal Lake Aquarium
  • Nal Damyanti Tal
  • Victoria Dam
  • Vankhandi Ashram
  • Sayad Baba Ki Mazar
  • Hidimba Parvat

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