Bhimtal Travel Hotels In Bhimtal

Bhimtal, located at a length of 22kms from Nainital, is named following one of the Pandav brothers referred to as Bhim. The largest lake in the district of Nainital, Bhim Tal is 1701 metres by 265 metres, 265 metres more time than Naini Lake. The lake identified for its spectacular majesty is located at an altitude of 1371.six metres previously mentioned sea degree.

Bhim Tal has an island, to the north-east side, which is an beautiful gem inside the center in the lake. It really is situated inside the array of temple bells, which have been chiming for your final 300 years in the 17th century edifice, beneath the shadow from the towering mountain rushing precipitously down towards the emerald green lake. The island is only 91.4 metres from your shore.

The present temple was built about two centuries ago by the kings of Garhwal. The principal idol in the temple is of black stone and represents Vishnu seated in a meditative pose, and flanked by Nara-Narayan. Badrinath is also known as Vishal Badri and is one of the Panch Badris.

Fairs & Festivals
Mata Murti Mela, Janmashtami, Badri Kedar Festival.


Hwo To Reach Badrinath
By Air
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.

By Rail
Nearest railheads are at Rishikesh and Kotdwara.

By Road
Badrinath is connected by good motorable roads with Rishikesh, Dehradun, Kotdwara and other hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon region.

Local Transport
Taxis, horses, ponie

Information

Location
22 kms From Nainital (Uttar Pradesh).

Altitude
1371.6 Metres Above Sea Level.

Useful Information

Banks / Money Changers
State Bank of India, Badrinath.

Hospitals
State Allopathic Dispensary.

Attractions In Badrinath
Nainital
A small town in the hills of Kumaon, Nainital is a lovely hill station surrounded by mountains on three sides. Once this area had many lakes and it was called the City of 60 lakes or 'Chakta'. more..

Naina Devi Temple
On the northern side of the Naini lake is built a temple dedicated to Sati and is called the Naina Devi temple.

Naini Lake
Naini Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green lake is located in the district of Nainital. It is from this lake that the city of Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the lake, derives its name.

Naukuchia Tal
Situated at an altitude of 1,219 m, Naukuchiatal is picturesque lake. It has nine corners and hence the name. 26 km away from Nainital, Naukuchiatal attracts migratory birds, which makes it a ¿bird watchers¿ paradise¿.

Snow View Trek
The Snow view point is located at a height of 2270 meter above sea level. It can be reached by the ropeway or the ponies available at Mallital.