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Bageshwar is a town that is situated in the Bageshwar district of the state of Uttarkhand. It is a scenic place and there are many important tourist sites that are located in and around the town. The town is increasingly becoming popular among many travelers in the region. Bageshwar is located at the confluence of the Gomti and Saryu Rivers and this is a good place to visit while visiting the area. The town is known for its many temples and many of these are located near the town center itself. Some of the temples located here date back to the 10th century. The most renowned temple in the place is the Bagnath Temple that is present near the meeting point of the rivers. Some of the main temples in the town are the Ganga Mai Temple, Durga Temple, Hanuman Temple, Bhairav Temple, Kalikka Temple, Panchnam Junnarka, Datatrey Maharaj, Vaneshwar Temple and a few others. The Thingal Bhairav Temple is also another important place in the town. Baijnath is a place that is situated around 26 km from the town and it is a popular place for excursions for many people in the area. There are many temples that one can visit here and these include temples dedicated to Shiva and Parvati. The monsoon season is during the months from July to September. The climate is humid and this is not a good time to visit the place. The months of October and November are the beginning of the peak tourist season.

Category : River & Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 263679

STD Code: 5963

Info Website: dcbag.uk.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  Oct to May

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Bageshwar, the ‘Abode of Gods’ is an important pilgrim and tourist centre. It is located about 90 kms from Almora on the confluence of the rivers Saryu and Gomti. The town is famous for ancient Bagnath Temple and the annual Uttaraini fair held in January.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The nearest airport to Bageshwar is Pantnagar Airport situated 180kms away in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. Taxis and buses are available from Pantnagar Airport to Almora and Bageshwar.Pantnagar is connected to Delhi with daily flights. Pant Nagar Airport is well connected by motorable roads with Bageshwar.

By Train : The nearest railhead to Bageshwar is Kathgodam situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. The distance from Kathgodam Railway station is situated at a distance of 149kms from Bageshwar. Taxis and buses are easily available from Kathgodam to Almora and Bageshwar. Kathgodam is well connected with major destinations of India like Lucknow, Delhi and Kolkata. Trains are frequent to Kathgodam as it is the gateway of Kumaon region.

By BUS : Bageshwar is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Garhwal and Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state. Buses from ISBT Anand Vihar are available to Bageshwar. Buses are easily available to Bageshwar from major destinations of Kumaon region.

By Taxi : Bageshwar is well connected by motorable roads. Taxis are easily available to Bageshwar from major destinations of Kumaon region.

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Top HotelsAdd

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Krishna Mountview ; Distt Bageshwar Kausani – 263639, Kausani Ph – 05962 258 008 ; Facilities – 24 hours room service and a car rental desk. Facilities at the hotel include a suit press, a laundry service and laundry facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Blossom Hotel and Resort ; Near VIP Guest House Kausani Estate (Bageshwar), Kausani 263639 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Facilities at the hotel include a suit press, a laundry service and laundry facilities.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Himalaya Darshan Resort ; Bhatariya Road, Kausani Estate Bageshwar, Ph – 097 19 247224 ‎ ; Facilities – Facilities at the hotel include a suit press, a laundry service and laundry facilities.TV, cable / satellite channels and a ceiling fan.

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• Annapurna Bageshwar ;  Baijnath road, ‘near bus station’ ; M –  05963 – 220109 ; Food Serve :  N.A

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Harela ; Venue:  Bageshwar ; Period :  July and Aug. ; Details:  The festival is celebrated during the month of July and Aug. on the occasion of Sharvan.This festival is held to celebratde the coming of corp seasion when seeds and small plant are spruted in the soil.
Ghughutee ; Venue:  Bageshwar ; Period :  January ; Details:  Also known as Kale Kauwa festival this festivals is celebrated on the occasion of Uttaraini in the month of January .it is celebrated byt he whole Kumaoni people and on this day the sun enters into the tropic of Capricona Special cokeey are mand of flour which is kneaded with Gud and then forming a figure of a particular sign.,Ghuguti ,the puding is made and then strung into rosary.
Uttaryani Fair ; Venue:  Bageshwar ; Period :  Janurary 14th ; Details:  Every year Uttaryani Fair is organised on the occasion of Makar Sankranti ( Janurary 14th). The fair attracts huge crowds of devotees, as this place believed to be as pious as a holy dip in the Ganges at Varanasi. The confluence of rivers Saryu, Gomti & Bhagirathi have been regarded as a sacred place of pilgrimage for ages. More than 50,000 devouts bathe in this holy confluence on the occassion of Uttarayani festival.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available
• Cameras and handbags are not allowed inside the Synagogue.
• Do not touch the artifacts on display
• Do not touch the artifacts displayed in crystal gallery

HelplineEdit

• Bageshwar Helpline No.:- 05963-220197.

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