About Karkotak Hills

Karkotak peak is the highest peak in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand. Karkotak Peak is dedicated to Karkotak Naag Devta (Serpent God) and is at an elevation of nearly 2000 meter. At the peak is located the Karkotak Naag Devta Mandir. As per the beliefs, if a person walks to this temple with a pure mind then he/she is free from the risk of snakes in life.





Karkotak Nag Devta

Maa Bhagwati and Hanuman Temple

Naag ki katori



Bhairav Devta




Karkotak Peak

 Temple of the Snake God and said to be the younger brother of Sheshnag. The temple is atop a hill (the highest in Bhimtal nearly 6000 Ft). It was a steady climb of nearly 3 KMs from a point on Bhimtal Naukuchiyatal Road. All along the hike you get views of Bhimtal. Once you are at the top you get almost 360 degree views, offers a glimpse of bhimtal, naukuchiatal, sattal and also the great HIMALAYAS.

Dattatreya Temple

 Temple of the Dattatreya God. One can reach temple through small trekking from Karkotak temple.