Blue skies, scintillating lakes and tranquillity wrapped in the blanket of nature, Bhimtal is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Uttarakhand that awaits your discovery. The beautiful city of Bhimtal is surrounded by forested hills and lakes and offers a stunning view of the Himalayas. Bhimtal is located at a height of approximately 1,270 metres above sea level and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. This quaint little city of Bhimtal is a place which is named after Bhim, one of the Pandavas from the Hindu epic mythology, Mahabharata. If we dig deep into the history of Bhimtal, it is older than Nainital, and its routes connecting to Kumaon hills, Kathgodam, Nepal and Tibet are believed to be a part of the ancient silk route. Talking about the geography of Bhimtal, to its north lies the Almora district and to its south lies the Udham Singh Nagar district. Bhimtal lies on the lap of the Himalayas, which is located to the North of Bhimtal.
