Jageshwar- The Abode of Gods

Jageshwar is a well known Hindu pilgrimage site in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. The town is well known for its temples and attracts tourists from all parts of India. The major tourist attractions of Jageshwar are Jageshwar Mahadev Temple, Dandeshwar Shiv Temple and Sri Mahamritunjaya Temple.

The Jageshwar Mahadev temple is the major tourist attraction of the city. Locals believe that it is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. A unique feature of this temple is the ‘Akhand Jyoti’ (burning flame). The deodar trees in the backdrop and the Jata Ganga flowing through the temple complex makes it place a hot spot for tourists. 

The Sri Mahamritunjaya Temple is one of the largest and oldest Hindu temples of the region. Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as the saviour from death. The shiv linga here has an eye shaped opening. The Dandeshwar Shiv Temple is well known for its linga made from natural rock.

The earliest Jageshwar temples are believed to have been built in the 6^th century during the Gupta period. Adiguru Shankaracharya is said to have visited the town and rebuilt and renovated many of its temples before leaving for Kedarnath. The Chand kings of Kumaon were great patrons of the Jageshwar Mahadev Temple. Jageshwar’s temples are known for the unique ‘nagara’ style of architecture. Away from the din of city life, this is the ideal place for those who are looking for a respite from their daily schedule. 

The best season to be here is during the summer when the climate is mild. The major festivals of Jageshwar are Maha Shivratri which is celebrated during spring (February- March) and Jageshwar Monsoon Festival which is celebrated in the month of August. You can get details on hotels in Jageshwar from a number of travel portals available on the internet. The hotels here provide excellent accommodation facilities to tourists throughout the year.

Jageshwar is well connected with all major Indian cities by a network of roads, railways and airways. The nearest railway station is in Kathgodam which is located at a distance of 125 km from here. Trains to major Indians cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are available from Kathgodam. 

The nearest airport is in Pantnagar which is 150 km from Jageshwar. Buses ply on a regular basis to the town from cities like Almora, Pitoragarh and Haldwani. If you are tired with your hectic routine, and want to get some peace of mind, then Jageshwar is one of the best tourist places to visit in Uttarakhand.

Jageshwar is one of the most popular tourist places in Uttarakhand. It houses 124 temples and attracts tourists from all parts of India. The major tourist attractions of the town are Jageshwar Mahadev Temple, Sri Mahamritunjaya Temple and Dandeshwar Shiv Temple.

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