Bageshwar Travel Guide
This
quaint town abounds in religious legends, festive happenings and mind
blowing surroundings. Famous primarily as a prominent Shaivaite delight,
Bageshwar has its share of patriotic expressions and picturesque
interludes.
Situated on the confluence of Gomti and Saryu
rivers, Bgeshwar is 90 kms from Almora. According to scriptures,
Bageshwar, is truly ablesed place by Lord Shiva.
Baghwath
Temple, plays host to the Biggest Uttaryani Mela. Every year thousands of
Shiva devouties throng Bageshwar to offer their yrayers and top bhe
blessed. Popular belief prevalent here says that prayers of Baghwath
Temple are always answered.Temple and
Shhiva legacy are just the beginning of discovering Bageshwar. Take a look
around and you will find Bhileshwar mountains over loking in the East.
Neeleshwar mountains meditating in the West. Suraj Kund basking in legends
in the North and Agni Kund radiating in the South.
For trekking
enthusiasts too, Bageshwar is an important destination. Because one can
reach Pindari, Kaphni and Sundardhunga glaciers only through Bageshwar. So
if your are planning a complete yet 'different break' come to Bageshwar.EXCURSIONS:
Kanda :
This picturesque place is treat for nature
lovers and is 25 km s from Bageshwar on Bageshwar chaukori motor road.
Ancient Bhadrakali temple is near Kanda.
Vijaypur :
Situated
30 kms from Bageshwar on Bageshwar Chaukori motor road. Vijaypur offers
beautiful view of the snow capped Himalayan ranges.
Baijnath
:
23 kms from Bageshwar town on Bageshwar Almora. Gwaldam motor
road. Situated on the banks of river Gomti. Many temples with idols of
Shiva & Parvati can be seen from here.
Kausani:
39
kms from Bageshwar. Kausani is ideal for those who seek to escape from the
din and dust, hustle and bustle of big cities and wish to spend a quiet
holiday in the lap of nature.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Altitude
: 960 mts.
Area : 8.2 sq. kms
Season : Round
the year
ACCESSIBILITY
Rail : Nearest
railhead is Kathgodam, 165 kms.
Road : Bageshwar is well
connected withg all the major towns and cities of Kumaon, Garhwal region
and Delhi, Bageshwer is 137 kms from Nainital 73 kms, from Almora, 47 kms.
from Chaurori, 222 kms. from Kashipur.
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