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Things to do in Bhimtal
11 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.
- Things to do
- 11
- Free
- 5
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Bhimtal
Paragliding tandem flight, Naukuchiatal
₹1,500–₹1,900 per person15 min flight · Season Oct–Jun
Representative photo · Photo by Landiva Weber on Pexels
Kayaking on Naukuchiatal
₹300–₹400 per person30 min
Representative photo · Photo by Abhinav Goswami on Pexels
Sunset walk along Bhimtal lake and dam
Free1 hour
An easy evening walk along Bhimtal's shore and old dam, as the light drops behind the hills.
Photo: Abhimanyu7793 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple
Free30 min
An old stone Shiva temple at the dam end of the lake, linked by legend to Bhima of the Mahabharata.
Photo: Pushkar2016 · CC0
Boat to the island aquarium
Price on request1 hour
Representative photo · Subhrajyoti07 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guided birding morning at Sattal
Price on request3–4 hours
A cluster of linked lakes in oak and pine forest, known among birdwatchers for its early-morning birdlife.
Representative photo · Sumita Roy Dutta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Butterfly Research Centre, Jones Estate
Price on request1–2 hours
Kainchi Dham (Neem Karoli Baba ashram)
FreeHalf day with the drive
Garud Tal
45 min
A small forest lake reached by a short path on the Sattal road, quieter than the main lakes.
Good to know
- Kainchi Dham is about 17 km away.
- Sattal's boating and its Christian ashram are best early, before day-trippers arrive.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Bhimtal?
Paragliding tandem flight, Naukuchiatal; Kayaking on Naukuchiatal; Sunset walk along Bhimtal lake and dam; Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple; Boat to the island aquarium; Walk around Naukuchiatal, the nine-cornered lake.
What can you do for free in Bhimtal?
Sunset walk along Bhimtal lake and dam; Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple; Walk around Naukuchiatal, the nine-cornered lake; Sattal lakes forest walk; Kainchi Dham (Neem Karoli Baba ashram).
Can you do adventure activities in Bhimtal?
Yes: Paragliding tandem flight, Naukuchiatal (₹1,500–₹1,900); Kayaking on Naukuchiatal (₹300–₹400).
What is the best time to visit Bhimtal?
Oct–Dec, Feb–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Bhimtal?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.