Explore the beauty of Bhimtal with us!
While we welcome our guests arms wide opened, our endeavor is to make their stay memorable for a lifetime. We do not want you to get confined at one place, but encourage you to explore the 'real' beauty that you may not find anywhere else.
Our super-host Raju is a native of Bhimtal and can accompany you to personalize your journey of the nature trails! The places unvisited by crowds, unexplored, await to welcome you. Our recommendations will surely rejuvenate your senses to love thy nature and experience it at its best!
Places you cannot not find anywhere else!
Aquarium Island Cafe and Boating
Stroll around the lake or enjoy boating with your loved ones. This small island has a beautiful large Aquarium Island Cafe situated at its center. It is a home to the fishes from countries like South Africa, Mexico, and many more. Surrounded by the lake, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and relish some amazing delicacies with a beautiful view.
The Story Behind
Bhimtal was named after the legendary Bhima of Mahabharata. The Pandavas (of the Mahabharata) are believed to have visited here during their vanvas (forest exile). Local legend tells that when their wife Draupadi was thirsty, Bhima struck the ground with his mace, and water gushed out. The lake that formed was named after him. Bhima built an ancient Shiva temple, Bhimeshwara Mahadev that has stood here for centuries!
Bhimtal has been known for much longer than Nainital, which was a secret holy lake known only to the hill people until 1841, when the British discovered it. It was the best route between the Kumaon mountains and the plains of India. And was a stopping place for traders from Tibet travelling down with caravans of sheep loaded with borax, to trade for goods not to be got in the high mountains. It may well have been part of the Silk Route.
Bhalu Gaad Waterfalls
'Bhalu' means Bear and 'Gaad' means Stream in Kumaoni language. It’s named such because of sightings of Bears (Bhalu) in the area. Ideal for day treks, Bhalu Gaad is a hidden treasure around Bhimtal in Mukteshwar, which shouldn’t be missed. The falls are about 60 ft high that fall in natural clear water pool. Come prepared with an extra pair of clothes so that you can have fun. The place is not frequented by many travellers, but you might find many locals if you go on a weekend.
Paragliding
Fly over the Bhimtal valley at a height of 2000 feet that offers spectacular views of Kumaon valley and its mountains and lakes. A dense avenue of deodar trees surrounds the activity site, which is located at 1370 meters above sea level in the lower Himalayan region. As you take off across the Bhimtal valley from a breathtaking mountain cliff, experience the adrenaline rush spilling through your veins.
Dol Ashram
A peaceful ashram in the quaint village of Kanara and around 60 kms from Lake Trails, Bhimtal, Dol Ashram is an deal location for practicing the elements of a spiritual life. It has the world's biggest 'Shree Yantra' which weighs about 1600 kgs which is a cosmic prosperity center that brings prosperity, health and positive energy.
