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About Bhimtal
22 kms away from Nainital and at a height of 4500 feet above sea level Bhimtal is centrally situated among the famous lakes of Kumaon. A total of 9 lakes in the region offer excellent rowing paddle boating, trekking , fishing , swimming and picnic opportunities.
This lake town has the distinct advantage of a very pleasant weather all around the year because of its ideal altitude. Bhimtal takes its name from mighty Bhim (one of the Pandavas). In Hinduism. This picturesque lake perked by an island is believed to be full of Mahabharata legands. Today this lake interlude has emerged as a 'different' tourist destination. Fish Aquarium in the Bhimtal Island is the hot Tourist spot in this region. There are many government and private institutions in Bhimtal which include Tassar Regional Research Center (Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India), National Cold Water Fisheries Institute, Jan Sikshan Sansthan, Birla Institute of Applied Sciences (a Institute if Higher Technical Education), Kumoun University Campus (Faculty of Management and Pharmacy) and District Institute of Teachers Education (DITE).
Climate & Clothing
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| Summers: 18 c - 28 c Cotton / Light woolen. |
| Winters: 10 c - 18 c Heavy woolens. |
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