Bageshwar
Bageshwar – The Land of Shiva
The city of Bageshwar bedecked on the confluence of Saryu and Gomati rivers and is situated at an elevation of 1004 metres with numerous famous temples dedicated to Gods and Goddesses in the proximity of Bageshwar.
Bageshwar is a place of extreme religious and historic significance. The towering mountains of Bhileshwar and Nileshwar are dotted on the east and west side of Bageshwar, while the north and south are marked by the Suraj Kund and Agni Kund respectively.Though counted among the smallest of the districts in Uttarakhand, Bageshwar is studded with several tourist attractions like the ancient temples, serene rivers, and the picturesque towns of Vijaypur, Kanda and Gauri Udiyar, that never fail to mesmerize the visitors. The exceptionally rich scenic delights of these, attract many tourists to plan for a blissful holiday trip to the district. By sharing its border with the three other districts like; Chamoli on the north-west, Pithoragarh on the north-east, and Almora on the south, the district is not only easily accessible but also offers an opportunity for an extended sightseeing tour and vacation. Also, by providing a halting point for the trekkers, venturing for awe-inspiring treks to Pindari, Sunderdhunga and Kafni glaciers, Bageshwar proves to be an important place in the state for adventure tourism.
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Best time to visit Bageshwar
Bageshwar is an all year round destination, with the temperature ranging between 7 degree and 29 degree. Residing in the lap of the Himalayas covered with cottony clouds and immense greenery, Bageshwar boasts of a pleasant weather during most part of the year. Still, the best time to visit Bageshwar is considered to be the winter season i.e between September and February. The place seems mesmerizing during this time when its surrounding mountains and the lush grasslands become unrecognizable under the thick blanket of snow.
Top Tourist Attractions & Things to Do around Bageshwar
Along with the temples and sites dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bageshwar as a tourist place has so much more to offer. Like, there are scenic villages to witness the lifestyle of the locals and to get drenched in their unique culture. Whereas, famous treks of Pindari and Sunderdhunga come as a fine treat to the adventure enthusiasts as well as to the nature lovers.
BAGNATH TEMPLE
Residing at the confluence of Gomti and Sarayu rivers, this 14th-century ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the main attraction of Bageshwar. The festivals like Shivratri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated here with immense charm and cheerfulness.
KANDA
A historic town, famous for rural tourism, Kanda has a bunch of 54 villages around it. The town is situated around 25 km away from Bageshwar town, and tourists visit here to dwell into its impressive beauty and that of the famous Kalishan Temple.
GAURI UDIYAR
In the beauteous Kumaon division of Uttarakhand an infamous cave temple called Gauri Udiyar Situated 8 km away from Bageshwar town, this holy site contains a large cave with the collection of idols of Lord Shiva as major tourist attraction.
PINDARI GLACIER TREK
Quite popular amongst the trekkers all over the world, the Pindari Glacier is situated in Pindari Valley, at an elevation of 3660 m to the southeast of Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot Mountains. The trek to this point starts from Song that lies 36 km from Bageshwar. Upon reaching Song, one has to trek 45 km more to finally reach Pindari Glacier.
SUNDERDHUNGA GLACIER TREK
Sunderdhunga literally suggests the valley of beautiful stones Neighbour to the Pindari and Kafni Glacier, Sunderdhunga Glacier is situated in upstream Sunderdhunga Valley of the elevation of 3200 to 6050 m, and is also famous as the Valley of Beautiful Stones. The trek to Sunderdhunga Glacier is tougher as compared to the Kafni and Pindari.
VIJAYPUR
Vijaypur, officially known as Bijaypur is a hill station and village situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand To gain the phenomenal sites of the snow-clad mountains, visit this beautiful town residing amidst dense Pine Forests on the Bageshwar-Chaukori just 30 km away from Bageshwar town. The place is perfect for nature lovers and ardent photographers who have the chance to explore one of the less trodden paths in Uttarakhand.
CHANDIKA TEMPLE
Dedicated to Goddess Chandika, the temple is a crowd puller especially during Navratri. It is located just half kilometer away from the town, Bageshwar.
BAIJNATH
It is a popular temple town situated on the bank of Gomti River. While being here, you can visit the ancient temples like the Baijnath Temple and Bhagwati Mata Temple.
How to Reach Bageshwar?
Bageshwar is situated 422 km away from Delhi and 137 km from Nainital. It is a small town with no railway station and airport of its own but is blessed with good connection by road with the major cities of the state through local public transport. Apart from this, taxis can be hired to Bageshwar if you prefer comfort travel.
