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Around 90 kms from Almora is this quite serene and beautiful city of Bageshwar. This place is a religious place as it is located on the merge of the 2 rivers Gomti and Sarayu. The place gets its name from a temple called Bagnath and many people come here to pray in this temple. Markandey sage has lived here and it is believed that that Lord Shiva roamed here in the form as a tiger.

In January every year is the famous Uttaraini fair, a bit away from Bageshwar are the glaciers of Sunderdunga, Kafni and Pindari. Hence one can plan a adventerous trip across Bageshwar.






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The Nilaparvat, situated between the rivers Saryu and Gomti is inhabited by all the 33 crore Gods of the Hindu pantheon. The shrine of Bageswar  the, "Tiger Lord", a form of Lord Shiva. There is many temples here. A beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Chandika stands at a distance of about half a kilometre from Bageshwar. Sriharu temple, is situated at a distance of about 5 kms. from Bageshwer. The devotees believe that prayers for wish fulfilment here never go in vein. Every year, a large fair is organised on the Vijaya Dashami day following the Navratras.

Uttarakhand is a state located in the northern part of India. It was carved out of Himalayan and adjoining districts of Uttar Pradesh. Tourism play a prominent role in Uttarakhand's economy, with the Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve and the nearby hill-stations of Nainital, Mussoorie, Almora, Kausani, Bhimtal and Ranikhet being amongst the most frequented destinations of India.
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Baijnath
26 kms from Bageshwar. The remnants of those glorious days lies at the bank of the Gomti river in the form of a group of temples. The temple is famous for it's ancient and magnificent stone idol of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Around 8 KMs from Baijnath on the Gwaldam road is lies the famous Kotkimai temple.

Kanda
This picturesque place is a treat for nature lovers and is situated at a distance of 25 kms from Bageshwar. An ancient Bhadrakali temple stands very near to Kanda. The hills of Kanda are very attractive.

Musk deer farm.
Situated along the route of Kotmania Dharamghar, 20km from Kanda

Tea gardens.
The tea gardens Vijaypur and Saniudayar were established in the time of British rule. They are 5km from Kanda, and the tea is completely organic.

Pandusthal
was the battle ground where 'Kauravas' and 'Pandavas' had fought. There exists a natural ground half a km in breadth. The Himalaya is so near that one can get an excellent view of the ranges.

Vijaypur
It is situated at a distance of 30 kms from Bageshwar town. One can have a panaromic view of the snow capped Himalayan range from here. Because of it's high altitude the view is breath taking.


Pindari Glacier, Sunderdhunga Glacier, Kaphni Glacier
Along the Pindar river to it's source on the glacier are Nandakot (6,860 m), Chhanguch (6,322 m) and Nandaghunti (6,310 m). On the east and west of Pindari glacier are the Kaphni, at the foot of Nandakot and Sunderdhunga glaciers. One can have a good trek here.
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