Bhimtal FAQs

Taxis can be booked from various car rentals companies that provide pick and drop services from Pantnagar airport to Bhimtal.

Taxis for visiting local sightseeing can be booked from various car rental companies in Bhimtal. In addition to that, many hotels also provide sightseeing options on request.

Bhimtal is among the safest place to travel in Uttarakhand and tourists shouldn’t have any problems while travelling, even solo, to Bhimtal. One can easily find AC buses which goes up till Bhimtal. So you basically get hassle free travel. Local people of Bhimtal are very humble and even make sure that all the tourists are safe. Lastly, common sense is always important to keep oneself out of troubles.

Yes, there are several car rental companies which operate from Kathgodam that provide taxis to Bhimtal. You can also take a shared taxi to Bhimtal as the service is frequent.

Bhimtal is at a distance of 23.3 kms from Kathgodam. Various local and state-run buses offer daily services from Kathgodam to Bhimtal with minimum fare of 40 - 50 INR. Taxis on shared basis are also available.

Since Bhimtal is a popular tourist destination, there are various bus services available from Delhi to Bhimtal. One can opt for semi-deluxe, deluxe and AC Volvo as per their needs. In addition to that, state-run buses also run from Delhi to Bhimtal on daily basis from Anand Vihar ISBT and Kashmere Gate ISBT.

To explore Bhimtal and its nearby surroundings at a relaxed pace, one would need 2-3 days minimum as there are plenty of places in and around Bhimtal. Few of the must visit places are Garg Parvat, Nal Damyanti Tal, Bhimtal Aquarium, Bhimtal Lake, Karkotaka Temple etc. In addition to that, there are other lakes as well like Khurpatal, Nainital, Naukuchiatal and Sattal in the vicinity.

Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport to Bhimtal, which is at a distance of 62 kms. Pantnagar airport operates, some daily flights from Pantnagar to Delhi and vice versa.

Bhimtal is a year-round destination, but the most popular season is May-June and December End and hence the prices of the hotels are high during this time. Monsoon being off season and remaining period as mid-season so you can get good hotels at discounted price if traveling then.

Kathgodam Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Bhimtal which is at a distance of 23.5 kms. Numbers of daily trains operate from Kathgodam junction towards all major cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata of country.

Yes, there are number of ATMs available in Bhimtal, many of which are located in the main market.

Boating is one of the prime attractions of Bhimtal. For the traditional paddle boat the cost for an hour ride is INR 150-200. For the rowing boat and yachting the cost may vary.

It is always a good practice to check road conditions in advance when you planning to travel to the hilly areas. However, being part of well-maintained NH-24, roads are pretty good and smooth for Bhimtal and well suited for your personal vehicle.

The best and shortest route from Delhi to Bhimtal is via National Highway 24 which covers a total of 295 kms. Please keep in mind that this route has tolls. The route map is as follows:
 Delhi - Hapur – Moradabad – Rampur – Haldwani – Bhimtal

There are many places which one can visit from Bhimtal moving forward. Ranikhet is another hill station at a distance of 56 kms; Mukteshwar is at a distance of 46 kms; Almora and Kausani are at a distance of 63kms and 115kms respectively.

There are various places of interest in and around Bhimtal. Bhimtal Lake is one of the prime destinations. Apart from that, there is Garg Parvat, Nal Damyanti Tal, Bhimtal Aquarium, Bhimtal Lake, Karkotaka Temple etc.

Bhimtal is at a distance of 20.4 kms from Kathgodam and 27.6 kms from Haldwani, with Kathgodam lying en route to Bhimtal from Haldwani.  After disembarking at Kathgodam, one can opt for local or state-run buses to Bhimtal. Taxis are also available on personal and shared basis from Haldwani and Kathgodam.

How do I reach Mukteshwar from Bhimtal?

Bhimtal is at a distance of 20 km from Nainital via via Bhowali-Bhimtal-Haldwani Rd and NH 87. 

Distance Chart of major destinations from Bhimtal:

Sattal and Naukuchiatal are at a distance of 10 kms and 08 kms from Bhimtal respectively. One can easily opt for local buses and shared cabs to reach these places.

As one of the popular tourist destination, Bhimtal has plethora of quality restaurants and cafes that serves variety of cuisines. Food and services of the hotels are excellent varing from budget to premium prices. Accommodation in Bhimtal is not an issue as there are numerous hotels and guesthouses that are waiting to serve you in Bhimtal. We also further categorized the Best Budget Hotels in Bhimtal and Best Luxury Hotels in Bhimtal, you can choose best one as per your convenience.