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Situated at a cool, comfortable 1371 mts above sea-level, Bhimtal is the largest lake of the Kumaon hills. Bhimtal retains its pristine glory with its crystal clear waters and quaint hills surrounding it on all sides.Here, you will experience a silence and tranquility missing at other hill stations. The climate is good all year round and you would be surprised to know the wonderful offbeat opportunities for a memorable holiday.

According to legend, Bhimtal came into existence when the mighty Bhim of the Pandavas dug the earth to get water for quenching their thirst during their vanvas. A lake got formed at the place where he dug the earth. The place, where he put his vessel, became the small island in the middle. the island is being developed as a fish aquarium
There are many government and private institutions in Bhimtal which include Tassar Regional Research Center (Ministry of Textile, Govt.of India),National Cold Water Fisheries Institute, Jan Sikshan Sansthan, Birla Institute of Applied Sciences (a Institute if Higher Technical Education), Kumoun University Campus (Faculty of Management and Pharmacy) and District Institute of Teachers Education (DITE).Birla institute of technology

Bhimtal has quite a few English medium schools. Sainik School in Ghorakhal near Bhimtal is a school where students prepare themselves to join the Indian Military. The Head of the school is a working officer from the Indian Air Force. Herman Gminer School, Lakes International School and Central School are some other well known schools in the area.