Host Labs Homestay, Bhimtal · Travel guide

Things to do near Bhimtal

Bhimtal is the quieter lake town of the Nainital hills, with Sattal, Nainital and Kainchi Dham all within an hour of the house. Distances are by road from Host Labs Homestay; the times are usual drive times on these hill roads, and holiday traffic adds more.

Lakes

Boating on Bhimtal Lake, a walk among the seven lakes of Sattal, and Naini Lake with the Mall Road in Nainital.

  • Bhimtal Lake (boating and the lakeside): 5.2 km, about 15 min by car
  • Sattal (seven lakes in an oak forest): 7 km, about 20 min by car
  • Nainital (naini Lake and the Mall Road): 16 km, about 40 min by car

Temples

The bells of the Golu Devta Temple at Ghorakhal are a short drive away; Kainchi Dham, the ashram of Neem Karoli Baba, is half an hour down the valley.

  • Golu Devta Temple (ghorakhal, the temple of bells): 3.3 km, about 10 min by car
  • Kainchi Dham (neem Karoli Baba ashram): 14 km, about 30 min by car
  • Mukteshwar (temple and the high ridge): 42 km, about 1 h 30 min by car

Towns and views

Bhowali for the market and fruit stalls; Ramgarh for orchards and views of the Himalaya.

  • Bhowali (market, fruit stalls and taxis): 4.1 km, about 10 min by car
  • Ramgarh (orchards and Himalayan views): 17 km, about 40 min by car

Day plans from the homestay

Four easy days out, each starting and ending at the house.

  • Lakes: Bhimtal Lake in the morning, Sattal for lunch and a walk, back through Bhowali.
  • Temples: the Golu Devta Temple at Ghorakhal, then Kainchi Dham, early to miss the crowds.
  • Nainital: Naini Lake and the Mall Road; go early on weekends.
  • Orchards and the ridge: Ramgarh, then Mukteshwar for the Himalayan views; a long day out.

At the homestay

Home-cooked meals, a garden and terrace with views of the hills and the lake, and a bonfire on request.

Questions

How far is Bhimtal Lake from Host Labs Homestay?

5.2 km, about 15 min by car.

Can I visit Nainital on a day trip?

Yes. Nainital is 16 km from the homestay, about 40 min by car.

What is close enough for a short outing?

The Golu Devta Temple at Ghorakhal (3.3 km), Bhowali (4.1 km), Bhimtal Lake (5.2 km) and Sattal (7 km).

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