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Bageshwar Bageshwar is a famous pilgrim town located amidst enchanting, mind blowing surroundings. This is the place where the rivers Saryu and Gomti converge in to one. According to ancient legends, Lord Shiva, Destroyer of the Hindu Trinity, had wandered about this place as a tiger. Hence, the place came to be known as 'Bageshwar' and became an important centre for Shiva worshippers. There is a famous ancient temple called 'Baghwath temple' dedicated to Lord Shiva, which was built by Raja Laxmi Chand. It attracts thousands of devotees especially during the popular Uttarayani fair, held every year in January. Besides being a pilgrim's delight, Bageshwar is also an important
destination for the trekking enthusiasts since this is the only place through which one
can reach the Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga glacier. Bageshwar is situated 90 kms from
Almora via Kausani.
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| Baijnath Baijnath is a small but beautiful town situated on the banks of the Gomti River. Lying in a flat valley called the Garur valley of a katyur, it is surrounded by lush, green hills and beautiful terraced fields. Baijnath is famous for its temples, which were constructed by the Katyuri Kings. These exquisitely carved temples and their sculpture are amongst the best in the western Himalayas. Parvati chiseled in black stone is also a major attraction. These coupled with the innumerable tales of Lord Shiva and Parvati, make this place an exciting and interesting experience. Situated to the North, Baijnath is 71 kms from Almora. |
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| Area | 4 sq. Kms |
| Altitude | 1234 Mts. |
| Climate | Cold in winters, Pleasant in Summers. |
| Clothing | Summer Light Woollen or cotton, Winter Heavy Woollen |
| Season | Round the year |
| Language | Kumaoni, Hindi. |
| ACCESSIBILITY | |
| Air | Nearest Air port is Pant Nagar, 174 kms. |
| Rail | Nearest Railhead is Kathgodam, 157 Kms. |
| Road | Bageshwar 23 Kms., Kausani 22 Kms., Almora 71 Kms., Ranikhet 92 Kms. |
ACCOMMODATION
Tourist Rest House, Dak Bungalow.
Excursions
Tehlihat Mandir (Temple) 0.5 Km., Kotbhamari 5 Kms.
| Jageshwar Jageshwar is an attractive place nestled in an enchanting valley surrounded by coniferous forests. The tall deodar trees covering this valley present a magnificent site to the tourists. Located to the east of Almora, this place is a famous religious spot housing numerous temples of gods and goddesses and is believed to be the seat of 12 Jyotirlingas in the country. Among these, the Jyotirling Jageshwar, Darukawane, Maha Mrityunjay, Pushti Devi, Kedarnath, Baleshwar, Neeleshwar, Pawansut, Neel Kantheshwar, Surya, Mahisasure Mardini, Navagraha, etc. are worth mentioning. These temples, which are centuries old, are dedicated to Lord Shiva and are outstanding in their sculptures. A strong Buddhist influence is visible in the exquisitely carved statues and temples. Jageshwar also hosts a number of fairs held during Shivaratri in the months of July-August. Thus, this place is not only frequented by pilgrims but is also a paradise for nature lovers. It is located 38 kms from Almora. |
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| Area | 1 sq. Kms |
| Altitude | 1870 Mts. |
| Climate | Max. 10.6 0C. Min 2.8 0C |
| Clothing | Summer Light Woollens or cottons, Winter Heavy Woollens. |
| Rain fall | 2794 mm (110") Aprox. |
| Season | Round the year |
| Language | Kumaoni, Hindi. |
| ACCESSIBILITY | |
| Air | Nearest Air port is Pant Nagar, 165kms. |
| Rail | Nearest Railhead is Kathgodam, 128 Kms. |
| Road | Directly linked with Almora-38 Kms., Pithoragarh-88 Kms. and Kathgodam. Private Jeeps and taxis are available. |
| Meetha
Reetha Sahib The Gurudwara of Meetha Reetha Sahib is located at the confluence of the Lodhiya and Ratiya rivers. It was constructed in the year 1960 and is situated near the village Deyuri. The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev ji, had visited this place. He held much spiritual discussion with the Gorakhpanthi Jogis, who lived here. Guru Nanak Dev ji also plucked the Reetha fruit from the Reetha tree, which had grown here. These trees are still there in the premises of Gurudwara. This is the reason why this place is called Meetha Reetha Sahib. Due to its religious background this place is considered as a holy place for Sikhs. The temple of Devnath is also located beside the Gurudwara. On the day of Baisakhi Purnima, the holy day of Sikhs, a fair is held in the premises of Gurudwara. The Meetha Reetha Sahib is situated at a distance of 72 kms from Champawat. |
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| Altitude | 3000 Mts. |
| Climate | Cold in winters, Pleasant in Summers. |
| Clothing | Summer cotton, Winter Heavy Woollen |
| Season | Round the year |
| Language | Kumaoni, Hindi, Punjabi. |
| ACCESSIBILITY | |
| Air | Nearest Air port is Pant Nagar, 121 kms. (via Khatima Nanakmatta) |
| Rail | Nearest Railhead is Tanakpur, 20 Kms. |
| Road | Motorable road exists upto Thuligad, 14 Kms. from Tanakpur. Thereafter, the road is under construction upto Tunyas (Kms.). From here, a 3 Kms. trek leads to Purnagiri. |
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Guru Nanak visited this place. This place has a great religious value for Sikh religion. Thousand of pilgrimages come here throughout the year. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and also the founder of Sikh religion, had visited this place. It is because of this that Nanak Matta is a great centre of pilgrimage for the Sikhs. A beautiful Gurudwara is built here and the lake in front of the Gurudwara provides the place with an unparalleled serene touch. Every year, thousand of Sikh pilgrims visit this holy place. for stay at Nanak Matta, a Tourist Rest House is available. Pilgrims can also stay at the Gurudwara. Nanak Matta is situated on Rudrapur-Tanakpur motor route and is situated at a distance of 56kms from Rudrapur it is easily approachable by bus or train at regular services from Rudrapur. |
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| Clothing | Summer Light Cotton Winter Woollen. |
| Season | Round the year |
| Language | Hindi, Kumaoni, Punjabi. |
| ACCESSIBILITY | |
| Air | Nearest Air port is Pant Nagar, 62 kms. |
| Rail | Nearest Railway Station is15 kms away from Khatima. |
| Road | Distance from Nainital 119 kms |
| Tourist Rest House KMVN Ltd. | 30 beds |
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