Mountain Escape

A June 2005 trip to Bhimtal by debajani

Naukuchia tal lakeMore Photos

Our escape from the hot summer of peninsular India to Kumayun Himalaya was great, and arriving at Mountain Club, our new resort surrounded by pine trees, increased our enjoyment tenfold.

  • 4 reviews
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Overview

Naukuchia tal lake
This resort, the Mountain Club, was converted from an old mansion on the mountain slopes that separate two big lakes called Bhimtal and Sattal, in the small town of Kumaon Himalaya in northern India. The serene beauty of the place is enchanting due to its location away from crowd and hot planes. The resort let us escape our family routines and the busy schedules of city life.

Quick Tips:

School summer holiday is the best time to visit this place. April, May, and June are the months of summer in India, and one must visit Bhimtal during this period. Resort staff is very friendly. We stayed in a one-bedroom with living area, dining room, kitchenette, and a big bathroom with bathtub.

The temperatures were around 19 degrees C, with moderate humidity and light breezes. Sunrise and sunset were pleasant. More than this, our children, a 10-year-old and a 2-year-old, enjoyed their stay to the maximum.

Best Way To Get Around:

Bhimtal is very well-connected by road from Delhi (310km, approximately) and will take 7 to 8 hours' pleasant drive from Delhi. The place is also connected by the nearest railway station, Khatgodam, from Delhi in the foothills of Himalaya in Uttaranchal State. The Mountain Club resort, Bhimtal, India, Ph: 091.5942247002

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Hotel | "Mountain Club, Bhimtal"

One-bedroom with dining room, living area, kitchen, big bathroom with bathtub, hot and cold shower, colour TV, and telephone. Accommodation was newly built. Swiss style with wide glass walls for better visibility and natural light.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by debajani on June 26, 2005

Mountain Club
Bhimtal Bhimtal, India
(091) 594 224-7002

Best Things Nearby:
Natural mountain lakes of Kumayun Himalaya. Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal; Mukteswar mountain trails; Nainital tourist conglomerate; Ranikhet golf course

Best Things About the Resort:
This is a budget resort surrounded by forests on the slopes of a mountain range.

Resort Experience:
It's like having a mountain holiday away from crowded hill resorts. Newly built rooms are in the Swiss style, with large glasses allowing greater visibility and light.

  • Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
  • Activities: Very Good
  • Amenities: Very Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Excellent
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by debajani on June 26, 2005

Mountain Club
Bhimtal Bhimtal, India
(091) 594 224-7002

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Restaurant

We used to take full-course dinners. Fine Indian food for the family with two children. It was satisfying and within our budget. Selection of menu must be informed in the morning or the night before for lunch and/or dinner.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by debajani on June 26, 2005

Mountain Club
Bhimtal, Uttaranchal, India Bhimtal, India
+91 5942247002

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