Bheemtal - City of lakes View of the lake and the hills from Mallital Bheemtal is a town and a nagar panchayat in Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand, India situated at an altitude of 1370 meters above sea level and is about 22 kilometers from Nainital. The major attraction in Bheemtal is the Bheemtal Lake which has an island at its centre. Besides tourism, Bheemtal 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. |
History St. John in the Wilderness, Nynee Tal, 1860 Bheemtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple in the bank of Bheemtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment (vanvas) period of pandavas. Bheemtal is older than nearby Nainital as the city of Nainital is just 150-160 years old. But Bheemtal has been a stoppage for the travellers of the region from hills to plains or vise versa for a long time. The old pedesterial road is still in use here and this road connects nearby Kathgodam to all Kumaun region and even to Nepal and Tibet. It might have been the part of the famous ancient silk route. |
Places to visit Bheemtal , with island Bheemtal lakeThe pride of Bhimtal is a beautiful lake which offers magnificent vistas for tourists. The lake is larger than Naini lake. Tourist enjoys here boating in lake. There is an island amid lake a restaurant is located atop it. Tourist visit here by boats. The distance of island from lake shore is 91 mts.There is a 17th century Bhimeshwar temple complex along the 40 feet high dam . Bhimtal Lake is a lake in the town of Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, India. There is an island at the centre of the lake. It is the largest lake in the only real lake district of India. It is a perennial lake which not only supports a large variety of aquatic life but is a winter stopover for Trans Himalayan birds. Naukuchiyatal Naukuchiyatal - Lake Naukuchiyatal is located 26 kms from Nainital. This famous nine cornered lake is considered auspicious because the Pandavas are supposed to have bathed here. Legend dictates that anyone who spots all the nine corners of the lake at one go becomes a millionaire. The wooded slopes are thick with oak and pine. The lake is in a picturesque location. A haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers and the regular tourist, it provides an ideal setting for outdoor activities. Bounded by deep, woody forests and lustrous greenery Naukuchiatal is a pretty location, which would enthrall every visitor with its imposing charm. The jungles are the abode of Himalayan flora and fauna and the nature walk through this woody forest would proffer the great luxury of marvelous sceneries. A nice promenade through the tree-flanked banks of the lakes is a miraculous experience. Sattal Sattal - Ram Tal Sattal or Sat Tal is an interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes situated in the Lower Himalayan Range near Bhimtal, a town of the Nainital lake district in the Uttarakhand state of India. During the British Raj, the area also had a Tea plantation, out of the four such plantation, run by the British . In Hindi, Sattal means seven lakes. This group of lakes is set amongst dense forests of oak and pine trees. Sattal is one of the few unspoiled and unpolluted fresh water biomes in India. These lakes are a paradise for migratory birds. It is also home to a select few camps being operated mostly by local people catering to tourists looking for soft outdoor vacations. Seven Lakes of sattal
Naldumyanti Tal Naldumyantital - Front view Nal Damyanti Tal named after king Nal and his wife Damyanti,is a first pond in the group of the seven well known ponds. The legend of king Nal, who deserted his wife at this spot is kept alive by this pond. |
