Caution
Bhimtal in July
Uttarakhand, India
July is full monsoon territory — 250-350mm of rain, leeches on forest trails, and occasional road closures. The lake swells and sometimes floods its banks near Tallital. Almost no tourists. Bhimtal's waterfalls come alive though, and the forests are the greenest you'll ever see them. Only for monsoon lovers who don't mind getting soaked.
The July story
July Bhimtal is for a very specific traveller: someone who finds beauty in storms, doesn't mind wet feet, and wants a hill station to themselves. The lake overflows its usual boundaries and the surrounding forests drip with life. Mushrooms appear overnight on forest floors. The butterfly population peaks paradoxically in monsoon — the museum can tell you why. Leeches are aggressive on all forest trails; carry salt or tobacco. Road conditions deteriorate — check Haldwani-Bhimtal road status before driving. Budget hotels drop to Rs 600-800/night. The few restaurants open serve hot maggi and chai that taste better than they have any right to. Mobile connectivity gets patchy. Not a family trip — this is a solo or couple's retreat for monsoon romantics.
Why July scores 2/5
Roads & Access
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Uttarakhand (1070). helpline: Tourist helpline: 1364. ambulance: 108. police station: Bhimtal Police Chowki. nearest hospital: CHC Bhimtal (nearest major: Haldwani 30km)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) —
Elevation
1,370m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Monsoon romantics — couples who find rain beautiful
- ✓Solo travellers wanting a hill station to themselves
- ✓Mushroom and butterfly enthusiasts
- ✓Writers on deadline who need zero distractions
Who should think twice
- ✗Families with children — everything about this month is inconvenient for kids
- ✗Anyone with mobility issues — trails are slippery and wet
- ✗Travellers needing reliable road access
- ✗Visitors expecting restaurants, activities, or tourist services
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January mornings at Bhimtal drop to 3-5°C and the lake turns mirror-still. |
| February | 3/5 | February is Bhimtal's coldest month, regularly touching 1-2°C before dawn. |
| March | 4/5 | March breaks winter's grip on Bhimtal. Temperatures climb to 18-22°C by afternoon and the rhododendrons start firing red across the hillsides. |
| April | 5/5 | April is arguably Bhimtal's best month. Temperatures settle at 20-28°C, wildflowers carpet every hillside, and the lake is warm enough for rowing without chattering teeth. |
| May | 3/5 | May brings peak summer tourism to Bhimtal as plains dwellers escape 45°C Delhi for 28-32°C lakeside air. |
| June | 3/5 | June starts dry and hot (30-33°C) before the monsoon arrives around June 20th. |
| Julyviewing | 2/5 | — |
| August | 2/5 | — |
| September | 4/5 | September marks the monsoon's retreat from Bhimtal. |
| October | 5/5 | October is Bhimtal's second golden month. |
| November | 4/5 | November cools Bhimtal down to 8-15°C and thins the tourist flow to a trickle. |
| December | 3/5 | December Bhimtal is cold, clear, and nearly empty. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Contact local transport
Elevation
1,370m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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