About Bhimtal Bhimtal is a town and a municipal board in Nainital district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located 22 kilometres from Nainital, the district headquarters. Bhimtal is situated on the banks of Bhimtal Lake, a widening of the Kumaon Hills. According to Hindu mythology, Bhimtal is named after Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata. Bhima is said to have visited the place during his wanderings after the great battle of Kurukshetra. The town is a popular tourist destination, with many resorts and hotels. It is also a starting point for treks to the nearby peaks such as Naukuchiatal and Nanda Devi East. The main attraction in Bhimtal is the Bhimtal Lake, which is a widening of the Kumaon Hills. The lake is named after Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers in the epic Mahabharata. Bhima is said to have visited the place during his wanderings after the great battle of Kurukshetra. The town is also a popular tourist destination, with many resorts and hotels. It is also a starting point for treks to the nearby peaks such as Naukuchiatal and Nanda Devi East.
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