Suresh Singh’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The historic Bhimtal is a gorgeous lake with a tiny island. It is surrounded by beautiful hills. It's just four kilometers from Negi Villa.
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Bhimtal Island Aquarium
The historic Bhimtal is a gorgeous lake with a tiny island. It is surrounded by beautiful hills. It's just four kilometers from Negi Villa.
The seven lakes together make for the name Sattal. All the seven lakes are named after Hindu deities. Majority of the lakes are surrouned by thick forests and offer nature at its best in complete tranquility. In addition to solitude seekers a visit to Sattal is a must for water sports lovers. It just seven kilometers from Negi Villa.
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Sattal
The seven lakes together make for the name Sattal. All the seven lakes are named after Hindu deities. Majority of the lakes are surrouned by thick forests and offer nature at its best in complete tranquility. In addition to solitude seekers a visit to Sattal is a must for water sports lovers. It just seven kilometers from Negi Villa.
Tea Garden Shyamkhet
Bhowali - Gorkhakhal RoadA quick trip for those who haven't ever been to a tea garden or a tea estate.
A historic lake with prominent nine corners which can't be seen together, or at one go, from any place, except from the sky. It is surrounded by majestic hills and a beautiful valley.
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Naukuchiatal
A historic lake with prominent nine corners which can't be seen together, or at one go, from any place, except from the sky. It is surrounded by majestic hills and a beautiful valley.
The beautiful hill station of Nainital is just half an hour away by road from the property.
Naini Lake
The beautiful hill station of Nainital is just half an hour away by road from the property.
Enjoy 180 degree panoramic view of the snow-clad Himalayas from the famous hill station of Mukteshwar which is just 45 Km from Negi Villa, Bhimtal.
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Templo ng Mukteshwar Mahadev
Enjoy 180 degree panoramic view of the snow-clad Himalayas from the famous hill station of Mukteshwar which is just 45 Km from Negi Villa, Bhimtal.
Sightseeing, shopping and food
Nainital - the darling of hill stations in North India is a must visit for all those who are looking for a spectacular landscape and feel a small hill town. Nainital is barely 14 kilometers from Negi Villa.
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Nainital
Nainital - the darling of hill stations in North India is a must visit for all those who are looking for a spectacular landscape and feel a small hill town. Nainital is barely 14 kilometers from Negi Villa.
Devotion and sightseeing
A temple dedicated to a Deity, Golu Devta, known as God of justice and widely worshipped by local people, is just a kilometer's trek from the property or a 6 Km by road. It offers breathtaking view of the Bhimtal valley.
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Templo ng Ghorakhal
A temple dedicated to a Deity, Golu Devta, known as God of justice and widely worshipped by local people, is just a kilometer's trek from the property or a 6 Km by road. It offers breathtaking view of the Bhimtal valley.
The famous Neem Karoli Baba Ashram - Kainchi Dham - is just 13 Km or 30 minutes' drive from the property.
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Kainchi Dham
The famous Neem Karoli Baba Ashram - Kainchi Dham - is just 13 Km or 30 minutes' drive from the property.
City/town information
Negi Villa is located in a developing urban village called Mehragaon, which is within the jurisdiction of Bhimtal municipality. Bhimtal is an attractive tourist destination offering something precious for all kind of travellers. From tranquility to sprituality, from trekking to paragliding, cycling, rock-climbing, boating, water sports, kayaking, bird-watching and variety of Indian food. There is a lot to explore in and around Bhimtal.
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Bhimtal
Negi Villa is located in a developing urban village called Mehragaon, which is within the jurisdiction of Bhimtal municipality. Bhimtal is an attractive tourist destination offering something precious for all kind of travellers. From tranquility to sprituality, from trekking to paragliding, cycling, rock-climbing, boating, water sports, kayaking, bird-watching and variety of Indian food. There is a lot to explore in and around Bhimtal.
Food scene
Lots of highly-rated famous restaurants are within walking distance from the property.
Mehra Gaon post office
Lots of highly-rated famous restaurants are within walking distance from the property.
Many world-class cafes and restaurants within short walking distance from Negi Villa, Bhimtal.
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I Heart Cafe
Many world-class cafes and restaurants within short walking distance from Negi Villa, Bhimtal.
Payo sa lungsod
Paano makapaglibot
Best is fully-hired taxi or private transportation
The only public transport that serves the area is the bus service and the frequency of the buses is very poor. The other mode of public transport is shared taxis which are generally packed way beyond the actual sitting capacity.
Huwag palampasin
A visit to Sattal lakes.
Sattal has much to offer, from water sports to jungle trek and bird watching.
Mga kagawian at kultura
Say Hello or Namste
In and around Bhimtal people are welcoming. However, as far as possible, avoid taking pictures inside some of the shrines, specially inside the sanctum sanctorum. Rest you are good to go and feel free. There is negligible crime, so you can roam around fearlessly and approach local people for information and interaction, if you feel like.
Mga paraan para makatipid
Visit most of the places cycling.
The majority of area in and around Bhimtal can easily be covered cycling. It's fun, it saves money and keeps you healthy.
Bago ka umalis
Booking is seldom required
You can visit almost any place without any prior booking or reservation, barring a wait of a few minutes for some of the activities during peak season from mid April to mid July.
Ang dapat iempake
Baggage
Warm clothes from November to March are recommended. It is not too cold, the minimum temperature will be about 0-1 degree Celsius on a cold wintry night, which is not very often. Day time weather is normally warm, if it's not cloudy.
Rest of the year. It is quite normal weather. In fact, it's warm in May and June.
Bring good sports shoes, if you can and if you are interested in trekking or cycling etc.
Mga kapaki-pakinabang na parirala
Useful Phrases
British English phrases are as good in this area as are in England, provided the person you are interacting with knows English. Even if not, s/he will catch the main words and can guide you or reply efficiently. Good luck!
Hindi is the native language of people in this area. If you know Hindi, you are good to go. If you speak English, you are almost good to go. That's it....
May mga kasamang bata sa pagbiyahe
Travelling with kids
The public transport, the restaurants and the hotels in the area are not kid friendly in a strict sense. Don't be surprised if you don't get high-chair in hotels and restaurants for kids, or place to keep strollers in public transport like buses and shared taxis.
Paano makapaglibot
Parking Issues/ Woes
Finding parking during peak season from mid April to mid July and other long weekends in Nainital city is a herculean task. Be also prepared to face unexpected traffic congestion/jam anywhere in the hills during the mentioned peak seasons.
Huwag palampasin
Paragliding, Water Sports & Trekking
The area in and around Negi Villa is a hub for paragliding, water sports and trekking.