Bhimtal: A Land of Deities And Amazing Natural Beauty
Several ancient temples and traditional customs have been well-preserved in the Bhimtal region. Tourists often have the good fortune to witness some grand religious processions joined by enthusiastic people. Visitors to this town can enjoy a pleasing serenity at some of its places, something which they would rarely experience elsewhere. For many years, Bhimtal has maintained its identity of being the 'Devbhoomi' or 'land of Gods'. There are some beautiful lakes that tourists can visit during their time spent in the town. A lake is referred to as 'Tal' by the local population, and Bhimtal's lakes have a pleasant feel to them owing to mesmerizing sceneries at their backdrop. One of the most popular lakes in this region is Sat Tal, a wonderful combination of seven lakes spread across lower ranges of the Himalayan mountains. What makes it more appealing is that the lake is situated at an altitude of more than a thousand metres. Some among the seven lakes that merge in Sat Tal have been named after popular characters from Hindu mythology. The place where this lake is situated offer pollution-free environs to visitors. Hundreds of migratory birds flock to this region for the same reason. Tourists also make a visit to the valley below Sat Tal, which is popular for its flowering plants and medicinal herbs.
There is no dearth of tourist attractions near Sat Tal and Mehragaon valley, and this is the reason why most of the travellers coming to this region prefer to stay closer to them. Popular resorts in Bhimtal provide comfortable accommodations to the tourists who arrive in the town for their vacation. These resorts have all the latest facilities that today's tourists desire to have, including excursions to all the popular places nearby. Besides the scenic lakes, there are many other spots like Subhash Dhara, which is a fresh-water spring originating from the dense forests. It also offers marvellous views of Mehragaon valley and its surroundings to visitors. Among the other interesting places of worship in Bhimtal is Golu Devata Temple. This temple is located in the vicinity of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is far from the hustle-bustle of crowds.