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Nainital to Bhimtal: is it worth the trip?

Distance, travel time, day trip or overnight — and how to fit Bhimtal into a Nainital holiday.

Bhimtal
Distance22 km
By road~0.75 hrs
Best asDay trip

Why go to Bhimtal

Bhimtal Lake, its island café and Naukuchiatal nearby. The largest lake in the area with an island in its centre, plus the nine-cornered Naukuchiatal a short drive away.

Is it worth it?

If you have three days in Nainital, Bhimtal fits in as a relaxed day trip without cutting into the city. With two days, we'd keep to Nainital itself.

How to do it with Deshraah

Questions travellers ask

How far is Bhimtal from Nainital?

About 22 km — roughly 0.75 hours by road.

Can I do Bhimtal as a day trip from Nainital?

Yes. Bhimtal works well as a day trip — leave after breakfast and you're back in Nainital by evening.

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