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Places To Visit in Bhimtal

Bhimtal Lake, one of the most famous lakes in India, is located in the Bhimtal town of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. An island at the centre of the Lake is a famous tourist attraction and also houses an aquarium with a variety of fish species and a temple. In the Kumaon region, which is also known as the Lake district of India, the Bhimtal lake is the largest lake and supplies drinking water to the town and supports aquaculture in the region.

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Located at the centre of Bhimtal lake, this island cafe is a unique concept with one of its kind cafe in the middle of the lake with an aquarium inside, which is home to fishes from countries like South Africa, Mexico, and many more. Surrounded by the lake, tourists can enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and can relish some amazing delicacies with a beautiful view. As they say, good food with a great view is out of this world. Experience it here at Aquarium Island Cafe!

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Places To Visit in Bhimtal

As the name suggests, this temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Situated at the height of 6401 ft, this temple offers an incredible sight of sunset over the Himalayas.

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Places To Visit in Bhimtal

Victoria Dam, one of the most breathtaking sights in Bhimtal is located on the bank of Bhimtal Lake. The most attractive thing about this dam is the flower gardens on its either side that makes the place look quite entrancing.

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Places To Visit in Bhimtal

Bhimtal is not exactly a shopping paradise but offers many souvenirs to take back home. Jewelry, wood crafts, carpets, statues, Garhwali paintings and handmade candles are some of the options to shop from.

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A beautiful hill, located just 5 km from Bhimtal gets its name from the Hidimba, wife of Bhima of Mahabharata. This hill also houses a wildlife asylum called Vankhandi Ashram, a habitat developed by Vankhnadi Maharaj, an environmentalist and monk who lives there.

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Places To Visit in Bhimtal

Situated on the embankment of Bhimtal Lake, Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Believed to be already in existence during the visit of Pandavas while on exile, today it is often flooded with visitors.

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Places To Visit in Bhimtal

Considered to be a very sacred place by the inhabitant of the area, Nal Damyanti is a small natural lake near Bhimtal Lake. Situated almost 2 km from Bhimtal lake, it is believed that famous king Nala's palace drowned in this water body.

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Karkotaka Temple is located on the top of the hill by the same name and is flocked by devotes throughout the year. Devoted to the serpent god, Nag Karkotaka Maharaja, pilgrims come here in large numbers on the occasion of Rishi Panchami.

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Places To Visit in Bhimtal

It is a cluster of many small shops offers varied products and plethora of handicrafts items, candles, paintings, statues and shawls to buy.

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It is an amazing place to explore the traditions, culture and past of the state. Also referred to as the Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya, this place displays interesting artifacts, information on traditional customs and rituals and stone implements and other items of archeological importance.