HILL STATION
AT
BHIMTAL
Located at an altitude of 4,500 feet in the Nainital
District of Uttarakhand, Bhimtal is a popular hill-station for leisure tourists
and honeymooning couples alike.
Bhimtal is named after the legendary Bhima of
Mahabharata,bhimtal is a beautiful lake centered amidst green mountains.there
is an ancient Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple on the banks of Bhimtal which was
built by Bhima during the exile period of the Pandavas.
Blessed with a
pleasant climate and breath-taking natural beauty spanning the length of
Naukuchiatal Lake, the mountain valley and the reserve forest, hosting a
variety of beautiful and colorful birds and exotic wildlife, Bhimtal offers a
well-deserved break from the frenetic pace of life.
Easily accessible from Nainital, Dehradun, Haridwar and
Rishikesh, Bhimtal has many tourist attractions of historical as well as
spiritual significance such as Hanuman Garhi, Folk Culture Museum, Hidimba
Parvat and lots more, in close proximity to make your travel itinerary complete.
Bhimtal lake is kept clean because of
increasing tourist inflow. And every year, new activities are coming up to
ensure that tourists get enough to enjoy the place.
Boating, Kayaking, zorbing etc are offered in
the lake.
Bhimtal
is also growing very fast and it will be another Nainital in few years, with
lot of concrete buildings all around. As you move towards
Almora/Sattal, you see lot of new colonies coming up in Bhimtal.
The valley on the left of this road is almost
full of huge houses. This place is preferred by lot of Delhites for building their
houses because of reachability.
Bhimtal is 295 kilometers from Delhi and
it's a beautiful journey, especially during monsoons.
During summers, you find
lot of mango laden trees on the way. Away from the screeching noise of the
city and crowded hills stations, Bhimtal Lake is a spot of solitude,
tranquility and beauty. The pristine lake much bigger in size than Naini Lake.
By Air
Raipur Airport is
the nearest airport that sits in the state’s capital. Bhimtal does not have an
individual airport. Hiring a Bhimtal travel guide, you get to know everything
regarding the routes and popular destinations as well as hotels.
By Train
The railway stations that connect this
town to various places include Bhilai Power House Railway Station, Bhilai Nagar
Railway Station, and Bhilai Railway Station. The Durg Railway Station is
another one which is the most popular.
By Bus
You can also take an Uttarakhand Volvo bus to
reach Bhimtal by road
