Bhimtal

Bhimtal is a town located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This town is a popular tourist destination located in the Nainital district. It is located at an altitude of around 1200 metres, and is named after a famous character in Indian mythology – Bhima. The town of Bhimtal is mainly popular among tourists and local travellers alike, mainly due to its proximity to the hill station of Nainital. Bhimtal is mainly famous for the enormous Bhimtal Lake that is present in the region. During your trip to the town of Bhimtal, you can go boating in the Bhimtal Lake, as this is one of the chief tourist attractions in Bhimtal. The lake has an island in its centre, and this island can only be accessed through boats.
Bhimtal is a place of religious significance as well. A temple complex is located in the town of Bhimtal, and this complex attracts pilgrims from in and around the region. Called Bhimeshwar, the temple complex was built in the 17th century. The exquisite architecture under which the temple has been constructed will surely delight architecture buffs who travel to Bhimtal. You can also travel to the nearby locations of Almora, Pangot, Ranikhet and Mukteshwar during your trip to Bhimtal.

History of Bhimtal
Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple in the bank of Bhimtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment (vanvas) period of Pandavas. Bhimtal, earlier known as Bhimsarovar, is believed to be the stamping ground of the Pandavas. According to the locals the town is named so because when the Pandanvas had been exiled in this region they could not find a water body from which they could quench their thirst. It was then that Bhima, the powerful, hit the ground with his "gada" or club thus creating a cavity in the ground, which was filled with an underground source of water.

Best Season / Best Time to Visit Bhimtal
The climate of this region can be classified as sub tropical, with the basic seasons of summer, winter and monsoon. Summers in the town of Bhimtal are very mild and winters are cold, thus making it an ideal destination for honeymoons. The best time to visit the town of Bhimtal would be during the summer months and also during early winter.

Summers in the town of Bhimtal extend through the months of March, April and May. These three months will experience a maximum temperature of around twenty seven degrees (27°C) and a minimum temperature of around ten degrees (10°C). This is an ideal time to visit the town of Bhimtal, given the pleasant weather that the town will experience during this time when compared to the rest of the subcontinent.

Winters in Bhimtal are cold, with a maximum temperature of around fifteen degrees (15°C) and a minimum temperature of around minus three degrees (-3°C). The weather during the early winter months of September, October and November will be pleasant and this is also a good time to visit Bhimtal.

Bhimtal experiences heavy rainfall during the months of July, August and September. Travelling to Bhimtal during this time is not a good idea, as your sightseeing plans may get cancelled due to the rain.