Waterfalls & Lakes
Bhimtal Lake
Lake in Uttarakhand, India
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About
Bhimtal is a lake in the town of Bhimtal, near Nainital city in Nainital district of Kumaon, India with a masonry dam built in 1883 creating the storage facility. It is the largest lake of Nainital district, as well as Kumaon, which is known as the "Lake district of India". It's the 2nd largest lake by surface area in Uttarakhand. The lake provides drinking water supply and supports aquaculture with variety of fish species. There is an island at the center of the lake which has been developed as a tourist attraction and has an aquarium.
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Things to do here
- Visit after the monsoon for the fullest flow
- Stay behind barriers; rocks are slippery
- Ask about boating where it is allowed
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Location
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