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Bhimtal is a small town situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is named after Bhim, one of the five Pandavas mentioned in the Hindu-epic Mahabharata. Due to its historical links and various interesting tourist spots located within its vicinity, Bhimtal forms one of the famous tourist destinations in Uttarakhand, today. It is situated about 22 km away from Nainital and 11 km away from Bhowali, at an altitude of 1370 meters.
The most prominent attraction in Bhimtal is the ‘Bhimtal Lake’, which is larger than the famous Naini Lake (of Nainital). A perennial lake, it offers boating opportunity to the tourists. The most striking feature of the lake is an ‘island’, situated right in the middle, boasting of a restaurant on it. Bhimtal is also famous for its ancient Bhimeshwara Temple, located on the banks of Bhimtal Lake and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
About 5 km from Bhimtal is a small hill, known as “Hidimba Parvat”, named after Bhim’s demon wife ‘Hidimba’. Today, the hill houses a beautiful wildlife sanctuary, known as ‘Vankhandi Ashram’. Within a range of 2 km from Bhimtal, there is a small natural lake called Nal-Damyanti Tal. Locals consider this place to be sacred and holy. Apart from that, the lake is also known for being a popular picnic spot.
Snow View is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Naintal. It is situated on top of Sherkhanda ridge, at an altitude of 7,448 feet (2,270 meters) above sea level. The easiest route to this place is through the ‘Cable car’, an aerial tramway in which a cabin is suspended from a cable and is pulled by another cable, which can be boarded from Mallital. It is a thrilling experience to swim in air, suspended through a thin cable. On a clear day, Snow View ride provides tourists an opportunity to observe the scenic vistas of the snow-clad Himalayan range. Spectacular vistas of the snowbound Himalayan range, including Nanda Devi, Trisul, and Nanda Kot, from Snow View are both mesmerizing and thrilling.
The weather of Nainital is largely influenced by the Himalayan terrain it is surrounded with. Nainital has a pleasant to nippy weather in approximately all the months except that of January to mid March since at that time it snows there. Since Nainital is located at an average elevation of 2084 m, it almost has a lovely weather all through the year and even the cold doesn’t make weather disagreeable.
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| Pine Rivera is one of the most beautiful attractions in Bhimtal. It is a major tourist draw that brings great influx to tourism of Bhimtal every year. Thus, if you tour to Bhimtal, then Pine Rivera is a must. Pine Rivera is situated near a small hill and a flowing river. The experience gets even more pleasing with the sound of the smooth flowing river. It offers stunning scenery of wide species of beautiful birds. It also provides the best location for camps. Pine Rivera in Bhimtal is truly a haven for the nature lovers and a great place to visit. It commits to give you a pleasant experience while you tour to Pine Rivera. |
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| Bhimtal Lake is said to be the pride of the valley. It offers some of the most picturesque and magnificent sceneries which has been attracting thousands of visitors each year. The island which is the centre of lake is even more attractive and beautiful. Bhimtal Lake stands still in the centre of the charming ambience, with soothing and cool breeze giving a calming sensation to your soul. Bhimtal offers the best place to visit due to its natural beauty around the lake. And, if you are fond of aquatic life, then a tour to Bhimtal is a must as the Bhimtal Lake supports the best and most amazing marine life. |
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