Bhimtal

Bhimtal is a small lake town in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region at 1,370 metres, 22 kilometres from Nainital but strikingly different in feel ,quieter, lower, less commercial, and with a lake that is twice the size of Naini, making it ideal for Bhimtal tourism and relaxed Bhimtal holidays. The town sits around the 1,674 metre long Bhimtal Lake, whose centre holds a small island with an aquarium and restaurant accessible by pedal boat, one of the popular things to do in Bhimtal. Named after Bhima, the Pandava warrior said to have dug the lake, Bhimtal is one of seven sister-lakes in the Kumaon foothills (including Sattal, Naukuchiatal, and Khurpatal) and serves as the base for exploring all of them, making it a great choice for a scenic Bhimtal trip and Bhimtal sightseeing. The pace is slow: a lakeside promenade, a few heritage Bhimtal hotels, and villages like Chafi and Nathuakhan nearby. For travellers put off by Nainital's crowds, Bhimtal is the obvious quieter alternative and among the top places to visit in Bhimtal in the region.