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Bhimtal: Bhimtal is
located at an altitude of 1370 mtr. Nainital is about 22 kms & Bhowali
is 11 kms from Bhimtal. The pride of Bhimtal is a beautiful lake which offers magnificent
vistas for tourists. The lake is larger than Naini lake. Tourist
enjoys here boating in lake. There is an island amid lake a restaurant
is located atop it. Tourist visit here by boats. The distance of
island from lake shore is 91 mtr. There is a 17th century Bhimeshwar
temple complex along the 40 feet high dam . The local bus stand and
taxi stand is situated near it.
Sat Tal
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Originally a cluster of seven lakes, now
reduced to five (since two have dried up),
Sat Tal (8 km from Bhimtal) has all it
takes to veil the place in a kind of
mystique densely wooded hills, roads that
glide under a canopy of gossamer green oak
trees, pines and dark brooding firs, little
creeks along the shores of the lakes and
boat rides on the placid waters.
Ranikhet
: Around 62 Kms from Bhimtal, the
quiet and beautiful cantonment township of Ranikhet is
famous for its salubrious climate, balmy breeze
captivating and panoramic Himalayan View and soothing and
pollution free greenery of pines and oaks. It is also
famous as the regimental center of the Kumaon Regiment of
Indian Army- one of the most prestigious and the most
decorated of all.
Almora : Around 65 km from Bhimtal.
Almora is a magnificent town with a long history. The Kashaya
Hill on which the town is built finds a mention in the
scripture of the Skanda Purana. In 1560 Raja Kalyan Chand of
Kumaon made it the capital of his kingdom. At that time it was
called Rajapur and ancient inscriptions on many places still
have Rajapur carved on them. The rule of the Chand dynasty
came to an end after the gorkhas from Nepal occupied the
area in 1790.
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Naukuchiya Tal : Naukuchiya Tal
is around 5 km from
Bhimtal, it is the deepest and
by far the most picturesque lake in the
Kumaon region and derives its name from the
nine corners which came together to form it.
It is a tranquil, pleasant expanse of water,
reflected green by the low, wooded hills
cradling it and surrounded by 70 acres of
predominantly oak forests.
Nainital
: Nainital is located at a distance of 22 km from Bhimtal, this is the
place for a quiet holiday. Nainital is a glittering jewel in the
Himalayan necklace, blessed with scenic natural
splendor and varied natural resources. Dotted with lakes, Nainital
has earned the epithet of Lake District' of India.
Places of local Excursion in Nainital are :
Naina Devi Temple, Snow view, & many
more.
Kausani : Around 110 km from
Bhimtal..
In Kausani the
glory of the snow crowned Himalayan range reaches it's
pinnacle when the sun rays turn them into crimson and
gold. Mahatma Gandhi, who spent 12 days in 1929 at Kausani,
penned his memorable commentary on the Geeta-Ana-Sakti
yoga inspired by the scenic grandeur of this richly gifted
spot.
Muketshwar :
Muketshwar is situated at distance of
38 kms from
Bhimtal, at 8000 ft this is an idyllic sojourn in the lap of the
mountains and rolling meadows. Surrounded by fruit orchards and
thick coniferous forest. It provides a majestic view of the
Himalayas. It is popular for the century old Shiva Temple, Chauthijalli rock formations, Angora wool sheep farm, rejuvenating
forest walks and enchanting sunsets. |