Bhimtal
Bhimtal (Kumaoni: Bhīmtāl) is a town and a nagar panchayat, near Nainital city in Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated at an altitude of 1370 meters above sea level and is about 22 kilometers from Nainital. The major attraction in Bhimtal is the Bhimtal Lake, which has an island at its centre. Besides tourism, Bhimtal has also now become a mini district headquarters since most of the district administration offices have shifted to the newly constructed Vikas Bhawan, the building complex for district administrative offices.
Bhimtal | |
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View of Bhimtal in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India | |
Bhimtal Location in Uttarakhand, India Bhimtal Bhimtal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 29.35°N 79.5667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Nainital |
| Elevation | 1,370 m (4,490 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,722 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Kumaoni |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 05942 |
| Vehicle registration | UK-04 |
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