How To Reach Bhimtal

Named after Bhima from the Mahabharata, Bhimtal is situated about 1370 meters above sea level in the Nainital region of Uttarakhand. Famed for the Bhimtal Lake, the surrounding area is made up of lush forests, ancient temples and jaw-dropping mountains. This makes Bhimtal an ideal weekend getaway. The Pantnagar Airport is the closest one, located 58 km from Bhimtal. Kathgodam is the closest railway station, 30 km away. However, the best way to reach Bhimtal is by road thanks to an efficiently connected highway network. Read below to find out more about the best way to reach Bhimtal.

Pantnagar Airport, 58 km away is the closest domestic airport to reach Bhimtal. The airport has a high frequency of flights to Delhi and is easily reachable from Bhimtal, thanks to a well-connected network of roadways. It is approximately a 2 hour drive from the airport to Bhimtal and there are multiple taxi and bus options available for visitors. This is one of the most efficient ways to reach your destination.  

Bhimtal enjoys an extremely well-maintained network of roads that connects it to majority of the significant cities in and around Uttarakhand. There are a number of private and state owned taxi and bus services from the closest airport and railway station. Nainital and Kathgodam also enjoy a high frequency of taxis and busses. The drive down is also scenic and highly rewarding. This is undoubtedly the best way to reach Bhimtal.

The closest railway station can be found in Kathgodam, approximately 276 km away from Delhi and 30 km from Bhimtal. Two daily trains run back and forth between Delhi and Kathgodam. The train frequency is relatively high to Kathgodam, as it is widely considered to be the entrance to the Kumaon district. Public and private transportation options are easily available to Bhimtal from here.

It is recommended to get around Bhimtal locally on foot, as it enables visitors to fully embrace and enjoy the natural beauty of the area and the famous destinations are relatively close by to one another. Additionally there are local taxis and busses readily available for most visitors. Jeeps and busses can be used to travel between Nainital and Bhimtal.