Bhimtal
Nainital, Uttarakhand
Bhimtal
ScenicBhimtal, Nainital
A lake town 22 km from Nainital whose lake is larger than Naini and holds a small island with an aquarium.
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Free (lakefront); boat hire and the island aquarium are charged separately
Allow about 2 hours
Your expert’s note
Bhimtal is a better overnight base than Nainital if you are visiting in May-June or over Diwali — it is 22 km away, half the price and does not gridlock. Check whether the island aquarium is actually operating before you pay for the boat; it is small and has closed for stretches in the past.
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