Pet-Friendly Places in Bhimtal
Places we've personally visited in Bhimtal
Gaula River (Bhimtal)
The Gaula River in Bhimtal is a naturally stunning river spot with rocky banks, shallow sections for wading, and deep pools calm enough to swim in — for both humans and dogs. Apple (our Golden Retriever) swam here and absolutely refused to come out. No entry fee. No restrictions on breed or size. Just a river, your dog, and the Kumaon hills all around you.
Shallow Gaula River Access Point for Dogs (Bhimtal) (Nainital)
The Gaula River in Bhimtal is a naturally stunning river spot with rocky banks, shallow sections for wading, and deep pools calm enough to swim in — for both humans and dogs. Apple (our Golden Retriever) swam here and absolutely refused to come out. No entry fee. No restrictions on breed or size. Just a river, your dog, and the Kumaon hills all around you.
Let Me Dine Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant in the Bhimtal hills where pets are welcome inside and outside. Fairy-light garden seating, multi-cuisine menu, BYOB, open until 11:30pm. Personally visited with Apple.
Emerald Trail - Bhimtal
Emerald Trail is an award-winning, pet-first boutique eco-resort nestled in the Edenic village of Jungaliagaon, 12 km uphill from Bhimtal, Uttarakhand. Spread across 4 acres at 4500 ft ASL, it offers a fully leash-free property, private fenced cottage lawns, a dedicated pet menu, and sweeping Kumaon valley views.
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Sea Hawk Resort (Bhimtal)
Sea Hawk is a 4-star luxury hill resort in Bhimtal, just 2 km from Bhimtal Lake and set against forested Himalayan foothills. Pet-friendly with extra charge, it offers a pool, spa, rooftop restaurant and bar, yoga, outdoor adventure circuit, and room types from standard rooms to suites and glamping tents. Rated 4.7★ on Google with 5,300+ reviews.
Tiaraa Monolith Lake Resort (Bhimtal)
Tiaraa Monolith Lake Resort is a boutique luxury resort perched beside Bhimtal Lake in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand. With an infinity pool, multi-cuisine restaurant, spa, and a genuinely pet-first approach — pets receive welcome treats, cozy bedding, special pet menus, and dedicated outdoor zones — this is one of Bhimtal's most premium pet-friendly stays. Rated 9.7 on TripAdvisor and 8.7 on Booking.com.
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