As we all are aware that Uttarakhand is the favourite hub for touristers because of the natural beauty where you can see the beautiful lakes, rivers, hills and even temple. Uttarakhand is known as the Dev Bhoomi because of the presence of a multitude of Hindu pilgrimage spots.
The Kumaon place in Uttarakhand have the many popular temples where many people visit throughout the year. If you are also planning to visit Uttarakhand for spending time or to connect yourself spiritually then do visit to these temples. Now let us explore beautiful temples to visit in Kumaon.
Naina Devi located near Naini Lake in Nainital situated at the height of 6837 feet. It has been believed that the eye of Goddess Sati fell near Nainital forming eye shaped lake in Nainital. Therefore, this temple is dedicated to goddess Sati. Anytime throughout the year you can visit this temple but if you visit there on the event of Bhadrapad Shukla celebrated in the month of September. You can enjoy the view of this festival when deity is immersed which attract many people throughout the country. This event make it one of the best temples to visit in Kumaon.
How to Reach
Airport: Chandigarh is the nearest airport which is 100 km far.
Railway Station: Anandpur Sahib Railway station which is 30km away.
You may also book your personal car.
The timing is 6am to 10pm throughout the week.
2) Mukteshwar Temple
Mukteshwar Temple is 350 years old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva where the Shiva Shivling is made up of white marble perched at the altitude of 2315 metre in Kumaon Hill which is 49 km away from Nainital. The Shivling is surrounded by Vishnu, Brahma, Parvati, Ganesh and Nandi. This beautiful temple is identified as one of the 18th temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is one of the most sacred temples to visit in Kumaon. Every year many visitor visit there due to its natural beauty. while going there you should not miss Chauli Ka Jaali situated near the temple where you can enjoy climbing and rappelling.
How to Reach
Airport: Nearest Airport is Chandigarh 100 km away from Nainital.
Railway Station: Anandpur Saheb 30 km away from city.
Timing: 6am to 7pm
3) Chitai Temple
Chitai Temple situated in Almora dediicated to Golu Devta(form of lord Shiva) built during 12th Century. It has been believed that the desires are fulfilled if wishes are granted by good heart. People throughout country the come this temple grant the wish and offer bell to deity. Here the walls are covered with bells with the stack of letter containing the wish. The people here also ask for the justice from the deity in the temple. one of the most popular temples to visit in Kumaon as it has been believed that the deity fulfill the wish of people.
How to reach
Airport: IGI International Airport(352km); Pantnagar Airport(124km).
Railway station: Kathgodam Railway Station 94km away from temple.
Timing: Opens 24 hours everyday.
4) Haat Kalika Mandir
Haat Kalika Mandir also known as Gangolihat Mahakali mandir located in Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. It is the significance of religious for the people of Kumaon region. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, it has been believed to shifted her place from from West Bengal to Pithoragarh. About 1000 years before, the Guru Adi Shankaracharya found this temple. Especially the soldiers of Kumaon Region have a great faith in the goddess Mahakali of this temple as the soldier prayed to save their ship from sinking in the river. The many soldier visit to temple to offer their services. This is the one of the most sacred temples in Kumaon.
How to reach
Airport: Does not have any near Airport.
Railway: Kathgodam Station (about 181km away from Temple).
5) Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Patal Bhuvaneshwar, (14 km away from Gangolihat in Uttarakhand, India) is a limestone cave temple. People believes that Lord Shiva reside here with many other deities. The way to the Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave goes through a long and narrow tunnel. The cave is 160m long and 90m deep. If you are preparing the list of best temples to visit in Kumaon then do add this in your list. As per waytoindia.com you must keep in mind that phones and camera are not allowed. People are allowed in batches of nearly 20 -30people at a time to enter the cave
How to reach
Airport: Pantnagar, 244 km away
Railway: Tanakpur Railway station, 154 km away.
Timing: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summers and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during winters
“Best time to go is summer and Autumn season avoid going there during monsoon season”.
6) Baijnath Temple
Baijnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva is very rich in heritage which was built around 1150 AD. This temple bring forward to Northern Indian architectural style called as ‘Nagara’. The temple attract the touristers from all over the world especially on the festival of Shivratri. The images engraved on the walls of temple makes it more attractive temple and one of the best temples to visit in Kumaon.
If you want to visit there prefer the months Septmber to May.
How to reach
Airport: Gaggal and Dharamshalaare are the nearest airport.
Railway: Pathankot
Timing: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm everyday.
7) Kotgadi Bhagawati
Kotgadi Temple is situated 200 meters above the road at a place called Pankhu on Thal Kotmanya Road. This temple is dedicated to Bhagwati where she is worshipped in the form of Satvik Vaishnavi. In this temple there is a popular belief that the idol of Devi Mata here has a vagina carved on it which is kept covered. Like many other temples of Kumaon, people pray here for justice that they had suffered. According to this is one of the famous temples to visit in Kumaon. Every year a fair is held on Asthami of Chaitra(March or April) and Ashwin(September to October) and on Rishi Panchami in Bhadon as per Hindi calender.
The best time to visit here is summers as they are pleasant and last from March to June you can also visit there in winters(little colder), the period from September to November has a pleasant weather. these two weathers make it the one of the best temples to visit in Kumaon.
How to reach
Airport: Pantnagar 241 km away.
Railway: Kathgodam railway station.
Conclusion
In this aricles you read about the famous temples to visit in Kumaon. The temples discussed above are the most spritual temples. You must visit any of these temples in you visit to Kumaon. You will enjoy the spritual side of the kumaon and from across the world you will meet the people. Even you will have the chance to new things there.
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