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ABOUT BHIMTAL
Bhimtal, situated at a distance of 22kms from Nainital. Bhimtal is named
after one of the Pandav brothers called Bhim. The largest lake in the
district of Nainital, Bhim Tal is 1701 metres by 265 metres, 265 metres
longer than Naini Lake. The lake known for its magnificent majesty is
situated at an altitude of 1371.6 metres above sea level. Bhim Tal has an
island, to the north-east side, which is an exquisite gem in the middle of
the lake. It is situated within the range of temple bells, which have been
chiming for the last 300 years in the 17th century edifice, beneath the
shadow of the towering mountain rushing precipitously down to the emerald
green lake. The island is only 91.4 metres from the shore.
HOW TO REACH THERE
Air : The nearest Airport to Dehradun is 24-kms away from Dehradun.
The airport is called Jollygrant Airport but there are no regular flights to
this place.So New Delhi airport is the nearest airport which is about 250 Km
from Dehradun.
Rail: Dehradun has got a railway station of its own, connected to
all the major cities of the state.
Road: Being a capital city of Uttaranchal Dehradun is well-connected
with all the major cities of state and India.
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR CITIES
» 22 kms From Nainital
PLACES OF INTEREST IN BHIMTAL
Bhowali : Bhowali, near Nainital, is famous for its gardens and
orchards.
Kainchi :Kainchi is a situated on the road to Almora, and is known
for a temple built by a sage called Neem Karauli Baba. Thousands of devotees
come here to pray.At the nearby Hanuman Garhi is a 4m high statue of
Hanuman, the monkey-god.
Gorkhakhal :Gorkhakhal is another small town famous for its temple.
It is believed that praying here leads to the fulfillment of one's wishes.
