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'''Bhimtal''' (भीमताल) is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Nainital district]] in the state of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]], 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 been shifted to the newly constructed Vikas Bhawan, the building complex for district administrative offices.


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'''Bhimtal''' ([[Kumaoni language|Kumaoni]]: ''Bhīmtāl'') is a [[town]] and a [[nagar panchayat]], near [[Nainital|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.
File:Bhimtal_Island.jpg|thumb|right|Bhimtal Island
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== Bhimtal Climate and Weather ==
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The climate of Bhimtal is pleasant and salubrious during summers but very cold during winters.


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==Bhimtal climate and weather==
Summer temperatures range from 15°C to 29°C, while winter temperatures range from 4°C to 18°C.
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The climate of Bhimtal is pleasant and salubrious during summers but very cold during winters. Summer temperatures range from 15&nbsp;°C to 29&nbsp;°C, while winter temperatures range from 4&nbsp;°C to 18&nbsp;°C.


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==History==
[[File:Duck_@_Bhimtal_Lake.jpg|thumb|right|Without them (Duck) the beautiful Bhimtal lake is incomplete ..So please Save and care for them.... ]]
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Bhimtal is an ancient place named after [[Bhima]] of [[Mahabharata]]. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old [[Shiva]] temple on the bank of Bhimtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment ([[vanvas]]) period of [[Pandava]]s. The present temple was built in the 17th century, by ''Baz Bahadur'' (1638–78 AD), a King of the [[Chand Kings|Chand dynasty]], and the Raja of [[Kumaon division|Kumaon]].<ref>http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019PHO000000883U00007000 Bhimtal Temple</ref>{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618174145/http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019PHO000000883U00007000 |date=2008-06-18 }} British Library.6).


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Bhimtal is older than nearby [[Nainital]] as the city of Nainital is just 150–160 years old. Bhimtal was a stoppage onroute on the old pedestrian road, which connects nearby [[Kathgodam]] to all [[Kumaon division|Kumaon]] region and even to [[Nepal]] and [[Tibet]]. It might have been the part of the famous ancient [[silk route]].
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== History ==
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Bhimtal is an ancient place named after [[Bhima]] of [[Mahabharata]]. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old [[Shiva]] temple in the bank of Bhimtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment ([[vanvas]]) period of [[Pandava]]s. The present temple was built in 17th century, by ''Baz Bahadur'' (1638–78 AD), a King of the [[Chand Kings|Chand dynasty]], and the Raja of [[Kumaon division|Kumaon]].<ref name=British>[http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019PHO000000883U00007000 Bhimtal Temple] British Library.</ref>

Bhimtal came under [[British raj|British]] rule after the [[Anglo-Nepalese War]] (1814–16).

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Bhimtal is older than nearby [[Nainital]] as the city of Nainital is just 150–160 years old. But Bhimtal has been a stoppage for the travellers of the region from hills to plains or vice versa for a long time. The old pedesterial road is still in use here and this road connects nearby [[Kathgodam]] to all [[Kumaun]] region and even to [[Nepal]] and [[Tibet]]. It might have been the part of the famous ancient [[silk route]].


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
[[File:Bhimtal watercolor1878BLcollection.JPG|thumb|200px|right|'''Bhim Tal''' Kumaon, India. July 30, 1878." Oil painting on paper, by [[Marianne North]] (1830–1890)]]
[[File:Bhimtal watercolor1878BLcollection.JPG|thumb|200px|'''Bhim Tal''' Kumaon, India. 30 July 1878. Oil painting on paper, by [[Marianne North]] (1830–1890).]]
[[File:Temple on the Bhimtal Lake, Bhimtal, 1864.jpg|thumb|Temple by the [[Bhimtal Lake]], Bhimtal, by [[Samuel Bourne]], 1864.]]
[[File:Temple on the Bhimtal Lake, Bhimtal, 1864.jpg|thumb|Temple by the [[Bhimtal Lake]], Bhimtal, by [[Samuel Bourne]], 1864]]
Near the Bhimeshwar temple is a small hill known as Garg Parvat, which is the source of river [[Gargi River|Gargi]], also known as Gola Nadi in the region.
Near the Bhimeshwar temple is one of the source of river Gargi known as Gola Nadi in the region and originates from Garg Parvat or village Gagar in Nainital District.
{{Original research|section|date=February 2013}}
{{Original research|section|date=February 2013}}
About 2&nbsp;km from Bhimtal is Nal Damyanti Tal, a small natural lake. It is believed that the palace of famous king [[Nala]] drowned into this lake. It is a very sacred place for the dwellers of the region.
About 2&nbsp;km from Bhimtal is Nal Damyanti Tal, a small natural lake. It is believed that the palace of famous king [[Nala]] drowned into this lake. It is a very sacred place for the dwellers of the region.
About 5&nbsp;km from Bhimtal is the famous group of lakes known as Sattal, which is a place of attraction for nature lovers. Clear water of lakes surrounded by thick forest and voice of birds is a wonderful experience. Hill near the lake known as Hidimba Parvat. It gets its name from demon [[Hidimba]] of Mahabharata. Vankhandi Maharaj, a monk and environmentalist lives on the hill now, and has created a sanctuary for the wild animals around the hill. The area is known as Vankhandi Ashram.
About 5&nbsp;km from Bhimtal is the famous group of lakes known as [[Sattal]], which is a place of attraction for nature lovers. Fresh water of lakes surrounded by thick forest and voice of birds is a wonderful experience. A hill near the lake known as Hidimba Parvat, named after the demon [[Hidimba]] of Mahabharata. Vankhandi Maharaj, a monk and environmentalist who lives on the hill, has created a sanctuary for the wild animals around the hill. The area is known as Vankhandi Ashram.


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The hill of Karkotaka is named after [[Karkotaka]], a mythical [[cobra]]. The hill is famous for its Nag temple in the region and on every Rishi Panchami thousands of people visit the temple and worship the Nag Karkotaka Maharaj. This is one of the famous nag temples situated in Uttarakhand region.
[[File:Bhimtal_Island.jpg|thumb|Bhimtal Island]]
The hill of Karkotaka is supposed to be named after [[Karkotaka]
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], a mythical [[cobra]]. The hill is famous for its Nag temple in the region and on every Rishi Panchami thousands of people visit the temple and worship the Nag Karkotaka Maharaj. This is one of the famous nag temples situated in Uttarakhand region.


'''Sayad Baba ki mazar''' is a place where people from different part of Bhimtal and near around places come for worship on every Thursday. It is an example of unity in diversity as people from different religions (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian) visit this place, apart from this the centre of attraction of this ''[[Mazar (mausoleum)|mazar]]'' is its location. You can see the whole lake, dam and the island from their and also near around places like Jhangaliyagaon, Nakuchiyatal.
'''Sayad Baba ki mazar''' is a place where people from different part of Bhimtal and near around places come for worship on every Thursday. It is an example of unity in diversity as people from different religions (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian) visit this place. From this ''[[Mazar (mausoleum)|mazar]]'', one can see whole lake, island, dam, and also nearby places like Jhangaliyagaon, Nakuchiyatal.


== Institutions ==
==Attractions==
Here the list of Attractions in Bhimtal.<ref>[https://bhimtal.in Attractions in Bhimtal]</ref>
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As Nainital is renowned hill station of the country and district headquarter also there is not enough space for administrative offices. Government has constructed Vikas Bhawan building in Bhimtal and most of the District Administration offices of Nainital District are shifted in Vikas Bhawan complex.
* Astrotourism: To boost the [[Indian Astronomical Observatory#Astrotourism|astrotourism in India]], the government is setting up an [[List of planetariums#Indua|observatory]] here under the [[India–China border infrastructure#VIP|Vibrant Villages programme]].<ref name=prih1>[https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/indias-new-tourism-boom-is-in-the-sky-uttarakhand-to-andamans-stargazing-on-the-rise/1611317/ India’s new tourism boom is in the sky. Uttarakhand to Andamans, stargazing on the rise], The Print, 5 June 2023.</ref>
*''[[Bhimtal Lake]]''
*''[[Bhimtal Lake Aquarium]]''
*''Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple''
*''Victoria Dam''
*''Hidimba Parvat''
*''Vankhandi Ashram''
*''Nal Damyanti Tal''
*''Sayad Baba Ki Mazar''
*''Lok Sanskriti Sangralaya''

==Institutions==
[[File:Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal Campus.jpg|thumb|Kumaon campus of [[Graphic Era Hill University]]]]
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Government has constructed Vikas Bhawan building in Bhimtal and most of the District Administration offices of Nainital District are located in Vikas Bhawan complex.


There are many government and private institutions in Bhimtal, including Tasar Regional Research Center (Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India), National Cold Water Fisheries Institute, Jan Sikshan Sansthan, [[Birla Institute Bhimtal|Birla Institute of Applied Sciences]] (an Institute of Higher Technical Education), Kumoun University Campus (Faculty of Management, Pharmacy & Bio-Technology) and District Institute of Teachers |Education (DITE).
There are many government and private institutions in Bhimtal, including Tasar Regional Research Center (Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India), National Cold Water Fisheries Institute, Jan Sikshan Sansthan, [[Birla Institute Bhimtal|Birla Institute of Applied Sciences]] (an Institute of Higher Technical Education), Kumoun University Campus (Faculty of Management, Pharmacy & Bio-Technology) and District Institute of Teachers |Education (DITE).


Uttarakhand Graphic Era Parvatiya Vishwavidyalaya (Under the aegis of Graphic Era Educational Society, Dehradun and notified by the Government of Uttarakhand as a private university) have started its Kumaun campus in Bhimtal at Sattal Road from the session 2011–12 with B.Tech (in 5 branches of Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical and Civil Engineering), MCA and MBA programmes.
Uttarakhand Graphic Era Parvatiya Vishwavidyalaya (Under the aegis of Graphic Era Educational Society, Dehradun and notified by the Government of Uttarakhand as a private university) started its Kumaun campus in Bhimtal at Sattal Road from the session 2011–12 with B.Tech (in 5 branches of Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical and Civil Engineering), MCA and MBA programmes, now known as Bhimtal campus of [[Graphic Era Hill University]].


Government Model School (राजकीय आदर्श विद्यालय), Bhimtal, is the oldest school in the area, which is running for about 100 years from the British period. Lilawati Pant Inter College (popularly known as LP Inter College)and Government Girls Inter College (earlier Girls High School) are other Government educational institution in Bhimtal.
Government Model School (राजकीय आदर्श विद्यालय), Bhimtal, is the oldest school in the area, which is running for about 100 years from the British period. Lilawati Pant Inter College (popularly known as LP Inter College) and Government Girls Inter College (earlier Girls High School) are other Government educational institution in Bhimtal.


[[Sainik School]] in Ghorakhal near Bhimtal is a school where students prepare themselves to join the [[Indian Military]]. The Head of the school is a working officer from the [[Indian Air Force]]. In addition to that, Bhimtal has several other [[English language|English]] medium schools. Hermann Gmeiner School is well known school at Bhimtal and is situated at Tallital Bhimtal, it is famous for its school and Orphanage(SOS Bhimtal). It is a co-educational school from Prep to XII standard with both boarding and day scholars. Mount Alvern Convent School, Lakes International School, Templeton Academy, [[Naukuchiatal]] are other schools in the area.
[[Sainik School]] in Ghorakhal near Bhimtal is a school where students prepare themselves to join the [[Indian Military]]. The Head of the school is a working officer from the [[Indian Air Force]]. In addition to that, Bhimtal has several other [[English language|English]] medium schools. Hermann Gmeiner School is well known school at Bhimtal and is situated at Tallital, Bhimtal, it is famous for its school and an organisation (SOS Bhimtal). It is a co-educational school from Prep to XII standard with both boarding and day scholars. Mount Alvern Convent School, Lakes International School, Templeton Academy [[Naukuchiatal]], Sarswati Public School are other schools in the area.

Upholding the rich spiritual and cultural traditions of India's rishi parampara,(tradition of seers) is Satvik Sadan, half a km to the south of Bhimtal lake, on the Bhimtal Haldwani road. At Satvik Sadan, one can learn yoga and Vedic phiolosphy in an environment of a traditional ashram with necessary modern comforts. Satvik Sadan founded by Shukl'acharya in 2003' has trained many westerners, who are promoting the teachings in their respective countries.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Bhimtal had a population of 5875. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bhimtal has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 75%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/population_enumeration.html|title = Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns|publisher = Census Commission of India}}</ref> Bhimtal had a population of 7722, a 31.46% increase in population compared to 2001. Sex ratio is 885. Bhimtal has an average literacy rate of 93.67%, higher than the national average of 74.04%; with male literacy of 95.28% and female literacy of 91.79%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The major first language is Kumaoni.
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[[File:The dam and the Bhim temple at Bhimtal, 1895.jpg|right|thumb|The dam by the [[Bhimtal Lake]] and the Bhim temple at Bhimtal, 1895.]]


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[[File:The dam and the Bhim temple at Bhimtal, 1895.jpg|thumb|The dam by the [[Bhimtal Lake]] and the Bhim temple at Bhimtal, 1895]]
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==See also==
==See also==
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[[File:Bhimtal_Island.jpg|thumb|right|Bhimtal Island]

Latest revision as of 13:25, 12 November 2023

Bhimtal
Town
View of Bhimtal in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India
View of Bhimtal in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India
Bhimtal is located in Uttarakhand
Bhimtal
Bhimtal
Location in Uttarakhand, India
Bhimtal is located in India
Bhimtal
Bhimtal
Bhimtal (India)
Coordinates: 29°21′00″N 79°34′00″E / 29.35°N 79.5667°E / 29.35; 79.5667
Country India
StateUttarakhand
DistrictNainital
Elevation
1,370 m (4,490 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
7,722
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Kumaoni
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Area code05942
Vehicle registrationUK-04

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 climate and weather

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The climate of Bhimtal is pleasant and salubrious during summers but very cold during winters. Summer temperatures range from 15 °C to 29 °C, while winter temperatures range from 4 °C to 18 °C.

History

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Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple on the bank of Bhimtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment (vanvas) period of Pandavas. The present temple was built in the 17th century, by Baz Bahadur (1638–78 AD), a King of the Chand dynasty, and the Raja of Kumaon.[1]Archived 2008-06-18 at the Wayback Machine British Library.6).

Bhimtal is older than nearby Nainital as the city of Nainital is just 150–160 years old. Bhimtal was a stoppage onroute on the old pedestrian road, which connects nearby Kathgodam to all Kumaon region and even to Nepal and Tibet. It might have been the part of the famous ancient silk route.

Places of interest

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Bhim Tal Kumaon, India. 30 July 1878. Oil painting on paper, by Marianne North (1830–1890).
Temple by the Bhimtal Lake, Bhimtal, by Samuel Bourne, 1864

Near the Bhimeshwar temple is one of the source of river Gargi known as Gola Nadi in the region and originates from Garg Parvat or village Gagar in Nainital District.

About 2 km from Bhimtal is Nal Damyanti Tal, a small natural lake. It is believed that the palace of famous king Nala drowned into this lake. It is a very sacred place for the dwellers of the region. About 5 km from Bhimtal is the famous group of lakes known as Sattal, which is a place of attraction for nature lovers. Fresh water of lakes surrounded by thick forest and voice of birds is a wonderful experience. A hill near the lake known as Hidimba Parvat, named after the demon Hidimba of Mahabharata. Vankhandi Maharaj, a monk and environmentalist who lives on the hill, has created a sanctuary for the wild animals around the hill. The area is known as Vankhandi Ashram.

The hill of Karkotaka is named after Karkotaka, a mythical cobra. The hill is famous for its Nag temple in the region and on every Rishi Panchami thousands of people visit the temple and worship the Nag Karkotaka Maharaj. This is one of the famous nag temples situated in Uttarakhand region.

Sayad Baba ki mazar is a place where people from different part of Bhimtal and near around places come for worship on every Thursday. It is an example of unity in diversity as people from different religions (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian) visit this place. From this mazar, one can see whole lake, island, dam, and also nearby places like Jhangaliyagaon, Nakuchiyatal.

Attractions

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Here the list of Attractions in Bhimtal.[2]

Institutions

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Kumaon campus of Graphic Era Hill University

Government has constructed Vikas Bhawan building in Bhimtal and most of the District Administration offices of Nainital District are located in Vikas Bhawan complex.

There are many government and private institutions in Bhimtal, including Tasar Regional Research Center (Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India), National Cold Water Fisheries Institute, Jan Sikshan Sansthan, Birla Institute of Applied Sciences (an Institute of Higher Technical Education), Kumoun University Campus (Faculty of Management, Pharmacy & Bio-Technology) and District Institute of Teachers |Education (DITE).

Uttarakhand Graphic Era Parvatiya Vishwavidyalaya (Under the aegis of Graphic Era Educational Society, Dehradun and notified by the Government of Uttarakhand as a private university) started its Kumaun campus in Bhimtal at Sattal Road from the session 2011–12 with B.Tech (in 5 branches of Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical and Civil Engineering), MCA and MBA programmes, now known as Bhimtal campus of Graphic Era Hill University.

Government Model School (राजकीय आदर्श विद्यालय), Bhimtal, is the oldest school in the area, which is running for about 100 years from the British period. Lilawati Pant Inter College (popularly known as LP Inter College) and Government Girls Inter College (earlier Girls High School) are other Government educational institution in Bhimtal.

Sainik School in Ghorakhal near Bhimtal is a school where students prepare themselves to join the Indian Military. The Head of the school is a working officer from the Indian Air Force. In addition to that, Bhimtal has several other English medium schools. Hermann Gmeiner School is well known school at Bhimtal and is situated at Tallital, Bhimtal, it is famous for its school and an organisation (SOS Bhimtal). It is a co-educational school from Prep to XII standard with both boarding and day scholars. Mount Alvern Convent School, Lakes International School, Templeton Academy Naukuchiatal, Sarswati Public School are other schools in the area.

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[4] Bhimtal had a population of 7722, a 31.46% increase in population compared to 2001. Sex ratio is 885. Bhimtal has an average literacy rate of 93.67%, higher than the national average of 74.04%; with male literacy of 95.28% and female literacy of 91.79%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The major first language is Kumaoni.

The dam by the Bhimtal Lake and the Bhim temple at Bhimtal, 1895

See also

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References

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  1. ^ http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019PHO000000883U00007000 Bhimtal Temple
  2. ^ Attractions in Bhimtal
  3. ^ India’s new tourism boom is in the sky. Uttarakhand to Andamans, stargazing on the rise, The Print, 5 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns". Census Commission of India.
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