Bhimtal – Escape Into The Mountains
Bhimtal is a town in Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an altitude of 1370 meters above sea level and is about twenty two kilometers from Nainital. Tourists flock to Bhimtal to enjoy the pleasant weather along with its many places of interest. The major attraction in Bhimtal is the Bhimtal Lake, which has an island at its centre.
Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple in the bank of Bhimtal Lake and it is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment period of Pandavas. The present temple was built in 17th century, by Baz Bahadur (1638–78 AD), a King of the Chand dynasty, and the Raja of Kumaon.
Another attraction in Bhimtal is Garg Parvat. It is near the Bhimeshwar temple and it is a small hill known as Garg Parvat, which is the source of river Gargi. The river is known as Gola Nadi in the local language of the region.
The hill of Karkotaka is supposed to be named after Karkotaka, a mythical cobra. The hill is famous for its Nag temple in the region and on every Rishi Panchami thousands of people visit the temple and worship the Nag Karkotaka Maharaj. This is one of the famous nag temples situated in Uttarakhand region.
There are also many places worth visiting around Bhimtal. About 2 km from Bhimtal is Nal Damyanti Tal, a small natural lake. It is believed that the palace of famous king Nala drowned into this lake. It is a very sacred place for the dwellers of the region.
Also about 5 km from Bhimtal is the famous group of lakes known as Sattal, which is a place of attraction for nature lovers. Clear water of lakes surrounded by thick forest and voice of birds is a wonderful experience.
There is also a Hill near the lake, which is known as Hidimba Parvat. It gets its name from demon Hidimba of Mahabharata. Vankhandi Maharaj, a monk and environmentalist lives on the hill now, and has created a sanctuary for the wild animals around the hill. The area is known as Vankhandi Ashram.
Bhimtal is great place o visit if you are in such of peace and tranquility. The leisurely pace of the town is perfect for a quiet retreat.
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