Bhimtal Lake & Island
About
Bhimtal Lake is a C-shaped freshwater lake 1,674 metres long and 447 metres wide, with a small 1,000-sq-metre island at its centre, making it one of the top places to visit in Bhimtal. The island has a small aquarium, an open-air restaurant, and sweeping views across the full lake, accessed only by boat, and among the most popular things to do in Bhimtal. The lake's eastern shore has the main promenade, while the western and southern shores are quieter and lined by pine forest, ideal for relaxed Bhimtal sightseeing and peaceful Bhimtal holidays.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Central Island Aquarium
A small aquarium on the island of Bhimtal Lake housing around 20 species of fish, modest but one of the popular things to do in Bhimtal, especially for families.
Bhimeshwar Temple
An 1883 temple on the eastern shore of Bhimtal Lake, dedicated to Shiva and believed to mark the spot of the original Pandava settlement, one of the notable places to visit in Bhimtal.
Things to Know
- •Pedal boats ₹200 per hour
- •Motor boats to the island ₹100 round trip
- •Aquarium ₹20 entry
- •Food on the island is basic
- •Sunset from the dam side is the best photo
