Believed to be a part of the historic Silk Route, Bhimtal is names after Bhima from Mahabharata. The town has well-connected roadways to Nepal, Tibet, Kumaon Hills and Kathgodam. The stunning locales surrounding the Bhimtal Lake invite you to enjoy a peaceful boating experience. Popular places to visit in Bhimtal are Victoria Dam, Folk Culture Museum, Naina Peak, Nal Damyanti Tal, Butterfly Research Center, Hidimba Parvat, Bhimtal Island Aquarium, Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple, Naukuchiatal, Garg Parwat and more.