Places to Visit in Bhimtal – Bringing Peace, Fun, and Blessings

Here it is: Places to Visit in Bhimtal 

Your search for the best places to visit in Bhimtal is over! Grab a cup of tea or coffee as we take you through a list of incredible places that you must not miss if you are planning a trip to Bhimtal.

Without further ado, let’s start with the most sought after place in this region.

13 Terrific Places to Visit in Bhimtal for a Fun Little Trip

1. Bhimtal Lake

A scenic splendor, Bhimtal lake is like a blue diamond to your eyes. It is one of the main places to visit in Bhimtal and is about 20 km away from the city center of Nainital.

If you are a bird watcher, you will cherish the variety of birds that come here during spring and autumn.

The lake is the home to the popular Bhimtal aquarium as well, which was earlier a restaurant in the middle of the island.

2. Garg Parvat

 

A sight that sticks in your memory forever, the Garg Parvat of Bhimtal is bound to empower your soul with its beauty.

This hill is the source of the Gargi river, which is one of the main rivers found in the Kumaon region.

You can find this hill behind the famous Bhimeshwar Mahadev temple. The place is just about a kilometer away from most hotels in the town.

3. Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple

 

While on their exile, the Pandavas spent a lot of their time in Uttarakhand. During this time, Bhima – the mightiest of all the 5 Pandava brothers, built this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. We guess he knew it will be among the famous places to visit in Bhimtal soon.

After building this temple, Bhima also created a hole in the mountain for the river Ganges to flow beside the temple. The town of Bhimtal is thus named after him.

4. Hidimba Parvat

5 kilometers away from Bhimtal, this beautiful green hillock is named after Hidimba. Hidimba was a demon and the wife of the mighty Pandava Bhima, according to the tale of Mahabharata.

A view of monkeys and mountains with a recollection of Mahabharata is what you get on a trip to the Hidimba Parvat.

You will also find the Vankhadi ashram here. It was Vanbkhandi Maharaj who built it. He lives on the Parvat too and is an environmentalist who works to conserve the wild animals found on the Hidimba Parvat. Also, he is a monk, as well.

5. Nal Damyanti Tal

Just 2 km away from Bhimtal lake, Nal Damyanti Tal is a beautiful attraction. It is in dedication to the famous queen Damayanti and King Nala of the Kumaon region.

While there, you get to explore the traditional Kumaoni architecture. Plus, the unparalleled beauty of the shallow waters. In a distance, you will also find various hills giving you a marvelous view to look at.

A nature walk on the jagged road nearby will make your trip even more memorable.

6. Bhimtal Aquarium

 

A one hour trip to this island on Bhimtal – the Bhimtal aquarium is bound to keep you mesmerized.

Your kids and the child inside you will love to get awestruck by the variety of fishes brought from countries like South Africa, China, and Mexico. That too, at an entry ticket of merely Rs. 60 (in 2020).

What’s more? One of the most delightful places to visit in Bhimtal, this aquarium is right at the center of Bhimtal. So, we are sure it will be really close to your hotel. Don’t even think of missing it.

7. Butterfly Research Center

Want to check out almost 250 different varieties of butterfly species without traveling the world? Visit the butterfly research center in Bhimtal.

Not just butterflies, the museum is home to several types of spiders, moths, and beetles as well.

The place is just about a kilometer or two from the city center, so, you have no excuse to cherish the beauty of nature here.

8. Karkotaka Temple

Rishi Panchami is a popular occasion for people of the Kumaon region and those who worship the serpent god. Thousands of pilgrims from all over India, worship this serpent god named Nag Karkotaka Maharaja, in the Karkotaka temple.

According to local stories, this god protects the villagers from the bites of snakes by ruling over them.

9. Hanuman Garhi

 

A visit to Hanuman Garhi – another famous one on this list of places to visit in Bhimtal – will surprise you with a mesmerizing 4 meters tall statue of Lord Hanuman. He is the monkey god famous as the die-hard Bhakt of Lord Ram, according to the mythological legend Ramayana.

The place is around 3.5 km from Tallital, which is another superb attraction to visit.

10. Victoria Dam

 

This is a 40 feet dam situated near the Bhimeshwar Mahadev temple. You will find it at one end of the Bhimtal lake and also some awe-inspiring wildflowers on both of its sides.

While this place might not be one of the most extravagant places to visit in Bhimtal, it is surely a delight for your eyes.

11. Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya

Also known as the folk culture museum, it was Dr. Yashodhar Mathpal who founded it in 1983.

The place is the home of many artifacts and mythological manuscripts. It also has the old photographs and paintings of gods and goddesses that are widely worshipped in Uttarakhand.

12. Naukuchiatal

 

This place is a gem on this list of places to visit in Bhimtal. Literally translating to the lake of nine corners, Naukuchiatal is about 7 km from Bhimtal is another captivating hill station of Nainital.

There is a tiny temple nearby this lake which is of the deity Lord Brahma. There aren’t many temples for this deity all over India, so this does come as a surprise to many.

The reason why Brahma’s temple exists here is the story behind it. People believe this lake of nine corners is a result of hard tapa done by Brahma.

13. Pines Old Cemetery

With so many godly places to visit on this list, our adding the name of an old cemetery might surprise you.

But believe us when we say your experience is going to be enthralling if you visit this pines old cemetery in Bhimtal. The place has gravestones dated as old as the 1800s.

This British-era burial site also has some waterfalls to help you be at peace.

Those were the 13 most fun, serene, and amazing places to visit in Bhimtal. Make sure to make your trip remarkable by visiting each one of them.

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