Beach in Uttaranchal

Bhimtal

The myth goes that the lake was built during the Mahabharata era. You can get taxis and buses at regular interval from Nainital. On the Nainital-Bhimtal road is Mahra Village. Here through the efforts of Dr. Yashodhra Mathpal a rich collection of the cultural and archeological items have been made.

These artifacts from the Uttrakhand region give you an insight into the cultural heritage of this area. At Bhimtal you can enjoy boating and have food at the restaurant on the island in middle of the lake. Bhimtal is 23 kms from Nainital and there are good accommodation facilities at the place.

Bhim Tal has an island, to the north-east side, which is an exquisite gem in the middle of the lake. It is situated within the range of temple bells, which have been chiming for the last 300 years in the 17th century edifice, beneath the shadow of the towering mountain rushing precipitously down to the emerald green lake. The island is only 91.4 metres from the shore.

Location : 22 kms From Nainital (Uttranchal)
Named After : Bhim, One of the Pandavas
Altitude : 1371.6 Metres above Sea Level

Dodi Taal

High up in the mountains is the Dodi tal lake- mysterious, alluring, and simply beautiful ! The serene, tranquil surroundings, gurgling streams, crystal clear water, and dense alpine forests make for an ideal retreat. The trek from Dodital to Yamnotri takes you through high altitude grasslands and dense virgin forests. The scenery en-route is really astounding!

The forest surrounding Dodi Lake is teeming with wild life. The lake provides an idyllic setting for rest and recreation such as boating, angling and bird watching.nearby is the famous fisheries centre, Agora. The trek for Dodi Tal commences from Uttarkashi or Kalyani, which can be accessed by road. The trek is open throughout the year.

Kalyani to Agoda is a gradual climb through woods, fields and villages along· a mule track. The trek from Agoda to Dodi Tal is steep and through thick forests.

Location : Uttranchal
Height : 3024m Above Sea Level
Origin : Natural Springs
Specialty : Trekking Route