About Lakes and Forests : Bhimtal

Posted by Polomi on June 4, 2016

Bhimtal is a small town in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is an easy getaway for Delhi locals during the weekends, specially during the summers. While many head to Nainital to escape the scorching heat, a day in and around Bhimtal should be considered too.

Beautiful Sattal Lake on an evening

A nature’s paradise, Bhimtal is rich in flaura, fauna, different species of birds etc.

I was reaching here just few weeks after the major fire that spread in Uttarakhand in April 2016, the tragedy, I am sure every Indian nature lover followed. The forest fires burnt 3,500 hectares (8,600 acres) of forest as per the forest department. Nearly 1,600 incidences of fires were detected which were brought under control by 2 May. The rains on 3 May further helped in reducing the impact of fires.

I reached Kathgodam on the 16th of May. The Kathgodam railway station was so neat and clean…

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