Perched in the lap of Mother Nature and amongst a picturesque Sylvan backdrop. Kings Cottage is a peaceful destination away from the hustle bustle of Bhimtal, Nainital, yet closes enough to be visited easily. Kings Cottage occupies a scenic site in a green peaceful valley, situated at an altitude of 4900 feet nearby the beautiful Bhimtal Lake, set amidst thick pinewood forest, with a panoramic view of the Bhimtal valley and mountains in the state of Uttarakhand,India

Stories, myths and history

One of the best destination of Uttarakhand, bhimtal is only 20 Kilometers from Kathgodham railway station. Bhimtal has been known for much longer than Nainital, which was a secret holy lake known only to the hill people until 1841, when the British discovered it. Bhimtal was the best route between the Kumaon mountains and the plains of India. It was a stopping place for traders from Tibet travelling down with caravans of sheep loaded with borax, to trade for goods not to be got in the high mountains. It may well have been part of the Silk Route.
Bhimtal is in the Shivalik range — the region is known as Devbhoomi, the Land of the Gods. The Pandavas (of the Mahabharata) are believed to have visited here during their vanvas (forest exile). Local legend tells that when their wife Draupadi was thirsty, Bhima struck the ground with his mace, and water gushed out. The lake that formed was named after him.
An ancient Shiva temple, Bhimeshwara Mahadev, is said to have been built by Bhima. It has stood here for centuries; the present temple was built in the 17th century by the King of Kumaon, Baz Bahadur of the Chand dynasty.
Bhimtal is at the foot of Karkotaka mountain, named after the great mythical cobra. Local legend says when he came to drink at the lake his tail was still on the mountain-top! Hidimba hill at Sat Tal is supposed to be where Hidimbi lived and loved Bhima. Local lore says Nal-Damyanti Tal is where Damyanti waited in Sage Vashishtha’s ashram, for Nala to return for her. The Sat Tal lakes are individually named after the Ramayana’s chief players … the list is endless. We also have a fund of history, stories and legends about places and people connected to Bhimtal and the Estate.

What’s nearby
Near Bhimtal are other lakes – Naukuchiatal, Sat Tal, Panna Tal, Nala-Damayanti Tal. It is 22 km from its more famous neighbour Nainital. Sat Tal is a short hike away, and Naukuchiatal is 5 km from Bhimtal. It makes an ideal place to stay if you prefer nature and quiet where you stay for your holiday. Bhimtal is great as a base from which to make day trips to nearby places of interest – Corbett Park, Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet, Mukteshwar, Kausani, Kaichi Dham, Chhota Kailash and others.

Things to do in town
You can step into a row-boat and the boatman will take you for a delightful round of the lake You can also go paragliding, kayaking, ziplining, horse-riding, biking. Some campsites offer activities such as rock-climbing, river crossing

Kings Cottage has turned over a new leaf with an innovative new modern design aimed at total guest satisfaction. Cottage offers a total of 7 tastefully decorated rooms divided in 3 distinct categories. 4 Wooden Cottage, 2 Standrad Double Bed Room, 1 Family Room. All rooms are well furnished and fully equipped with modern facilities, LCD TV with multiple Satellite Channels, Telephone, Attached bathroom. One of our rooms also have a concept of Service apartment in Khutani with fully equipped kitchen where guest can plan for a long stay. Kings ottage offers an accommodation for every budget and is one of the most affordable Cottage of Bhimtal, khutani and the best place to stay in Khutani.

Enveloped in a thick foil of nature, accentuated by the scent of the flowering blossoms blending miraculously in the crisp fresh air, Nainital is truly the treasure trove of Kumaon. It is among the most visited hill stations of North India since British period.

Perched at an elevation of 2,084 metres above sea level, the glittering city of Nainital is hailed for being a parent to the ravishing Naini Lake from which it has earned the epithet of being the lake city. The Nainital town not only lures the domestic travelers and tourists but also a number of foreign tourists. It shines as a glittering jewel in the Himalayan Mountains and is surrounded with lakes and nature's bounty.

Nainital is situated Approx 17 km. far from Kings Cottage.

Nakuchiatal is situated approx 10km. far from Kings Cottage. Nakuchiatal as the name suggests ‘lake of nine corners’ is a picturesque hill station adorned in the “City of Lakes” Nainital. The 175 feet deep, a placid lake is idyllically situated at an elevation of 1,220 metres above sea level. It is fed by an underground perennial spring.
Nakuchiatal is considered as one of the deepest lakes in Nainital, having a length of 983 metres, breadth 693 metres and depth about 40.3 metres. The lake is surrounded by enchanting flora and fauna, making it a pleasant sight to savour.