Bhimtal Lake
| Bhimtal | |
|---|---|
A Bhimtal lake dweller with his boat on the Lake | |
| Location | Bhimtal Town, Nainital District, Kumaon, Uttarakhand |
| Coordinates | 29°20′35″N 79°33′33″E / 29.34306°N 79.55917°E |
| Type | Gravity Masonry |
| Catchment area | 17.12 square kilometres (6.61 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 47.8 hectares (118 acres) |
| Water volume | 4.63×106 m3 (164×106 cu ft) |
| Islands | 1 |
| Settlements | Bhimtal |
Bhimtal is a lake in the town of Bhimtal, near Nainital city in Nainital district of Kumaon, India with a masonry dam built in 1883 creating the storage facility. It is the largest lake of Nainital district, as well as Kumaon, which is known as the "Lake district of India".
It's the 2nd largest lake by surface area in Uttarakhand. The lake provides drinking water supply and supports aquaculture with variety of fish species. There is an island at the center of the lake which has been developed as a tourist attraction and has an aquarium.