The Villa at Bhimtal is a charming, family owned 19th-century colonial bungalow nestled among the Himalayan foothills of the Kumaon Lake District, Uttarakhand, India in the midst of an ancient cedar, oak,and pine forest covered estate.

Filled with old colonial furniture, cutlery, and knick-knacks, the house breathes the atmosphere of old style comfort and peace.

The family strives consistently against all odds to conserve the forest and wildlife in the area. The perfect get-away for nature lovers, botanists and entomologists, bird watchers, yoga and meditation enthusiasts, trekkers, walkers, campers, couch potatoes, dreamers, artists, and writers....

Stress pots and workaholics - this is the perfect rehab for you. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the olden days and renew your energies with great food, sights, trips and activities for the entire family.

From Delhi By Road - If coming by car or taxi The road from Delhi to Bhimtal is excellent with the driving time being 6 - 8 hours depending upon traffic and the weather. You need to take NH 24 upto Rampur where you turn left onto NH 87 which takes you past Kathgodam till the turn off for Bhimtal

Kathgodam to Bhimtal About 4 kilometers after passing Kathgodam railway station heading towards Nainital there comes a fork in the road. Take the Right Hand side road which will bring you to Bhimtal.

We have on offer 3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms of which: 2 bedrooms have annexes which can accommodate 2 additional adults or children 1 bedroom with its own sitting area, which can be used for a spare bed.

We offer our visitors first class dining, three times a day, either Indian or Continental dishes, as well as morning and afternoon tea. You can enjoy colonial cooking, as well as continental; vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian.

Prepared with locally sourced, fresh ingredients, the food is delicious and wholesome. Be sure to enjoy our scrumptious breakfasts - we offer you a delightful start to the day - breakfast in the verandah overlooking the garden:

One of the pleasurable effects of the pure air and surroundings, you will find, is a heightened appetite!! And don’t let it go to waste - indulge yourself with gorgeous home-baked breads, buns, and rolls fresh from the old Italian oven. Hot crepes dripping in cool, heavenly, syrupy fruit preserves, Fluffy apple pancakes with generously buttered centers, Mushroom, cheese, herb, or even the highly popular jam omelettes. Unlimited stacks of toast to devour with home-made jams, forest honey, local butter and healthy low-calorie spreads made with herbs from the garden. Seasonal fruit and berries, juices and fruit salads. Herb and cheese cutlets (also a vegan option) and many other scrumptious discoveries are waiting for you.

We offer a wide variety of healthy menus as well - (be sure to try our fresh delicious crunchy salads)!

 

Daat Bhimtal Lake : Adjoining the Temple on the same side an area called the "Dart" which consists of several shops, resturants, & boating facilities along with vendors of all kinds, is a famous tourist area of the region.

Temples : On the side of the Bhimtal lake a famous temple of Lord Shiva is situated known as Bhimeshwar Mahadev. This is situated on the side of the water dam. During this travel of the Pandavas they are also supposed to have setup a "Shivlinga" along side the lake, which is known as the temple of Bhimeshwar Mahadev.

Getting There

By Road
325 KMs from the capital Delhi.
You can take the following route from Delhi:
Delhi Ghaziabad Moradabad Rampur Haldwani Kathgodam Bhimtal
McDonalds- As you cross Moradabad
Cafe Coffee Day- As you cross Rampur.

By Train
22 KMs from the nearest railway station Kathgodam, Following trains are available:
Ranikhet Express – every evening at 22:40 hrs
Uttar Sampark Kranti Express – Everyday at 16:00 hrs
Anandvihar Kathgodam AC Express – Sunday 6:00 hrs.

By Air
The nearest airport to Nainital is at Pantnagar, which is about 71 kms away.

TARIFF ROOM RATES - In Indian Rupees / Per Night:

Standard double room: Rs 3,000 (Rs 3,500 effective September 15, 2014 onwards) on double occupancy (inclusive of breakfast, morning and evening tea and a snack). Extra adult/night: Rs 1,200 (inclusive of breakfast, morning and evening tea and a snack) Extra child (Age 2-10 yrs): Rs 600 (inclusive of breakfast, morning and evening tea and a snack) Infants below 2 yrs go free

The abovementioned room rates include breakfast, morning and evening tea or coffee served with biscuits/ freshly baked tea cakes/ snack.