Bhimtal
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Bhimtal

A gentler Kumaon lake town with calm water, soft hills, family stays, and a quieter rhythm than nearby Nainital.

Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
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LocationNainital, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude1,370 m
Place typeCity / Town
Best seasonMarch to June and September to November are pleasant. Winter is quiet and cool. Monsoon c…

About the place

The feeling of Bhimtal

Bhimtal is a scenic lake town in Nainital district, centred around a large mountain lake and easy hill access. It suits families, couples, relaxed travellers, and people who want lakeside calm without the heavier crowd pressure of Nainital.

How to reach

Your way to Bhimtal

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

Rishikesh to Bhimtal

By road
Distance
502 km
Drive time
12 h 50 min
Climb
+998 m
Directions in Maps ↗
  1. RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
  2. 24 km · 45 min · Highway
  3. Haridwar314 m · Haridwar
  4. 9 stops along the way456 km · 11 h 5 minRoorkee · Muzaffarnagar · Meerut +6
    1. 31 km · 50 min · Highway
      Roorkee
    2. 54 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Muzaffarnagar
    3. 57 km · 1 h 10 min · Highway
      Meerut
    4. 46 km · 1 h · Connection under review
      Ghaziabad
    5. 35 km · 50 min · Highway
      Hapur
    6. 88 km · 2 h · Highway
      Moradabad
    7. 55 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Kashipur
    8. 28 km · 45 min · Highway
      Ramnagar
    9. 30 km · 50 min · Highway
      Kaladhungi
    10. 32 km · 1 h 10 min · Hill road
  5. Nainital2,084 m · Nainital
  6. 11 km · 30 min · Hill road
  7. Bhowali1,706 m · Nainital
  8. 11 km · 30 min · Hill road
  9. BhimtalArrive · 1,370 m · Nainital

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