Top 10 Places to Visit in Jageshwar
Jageshwar is an important tourist destination in Kumaon and receives thousands of visitors every year. Jageshwar Dham attracts a few hundred pilgrims and tourists every day. Moreover, Trekking, Hiking, Bird watching, Camping, Sightseeing, Yoga, and meditation also attracts tourists to this place from all over the world.
Here we present to you the Top 10 Places to Visit in Jageshwar
- Jageshwar Dham
- Vriddha Jageshwar
- Jageshwar Archaeological Museum
- Dansdeshwar Temple
- Jhankar Saim Temple
- Mirtola Ashram
- Kunja Village
- Jhandi Top
- Lakulisa Temple
- Dol Ashram
1. Jageshwar Dham
Jageshwar is the abode of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is one of the most religious pilgrimages of Uttarakhand. The beauty of the place is upheld by the Deodar trees and the Shiv Jata Ganga, which makes its way into the temple. The site is protected by law and controlled by the Indian Archeological Survey (ASI).
Things to do: Nature, Pilgrimage, Spirituality, and Meditation
Best season to visit: All year round
Entry fee: 0
Suggested stay: 1 Day will be more than enough
How to reach: Kathgodam Railway Station is 125 km the nearest railway station to Jageshwar Dham. From Kathgodam you can get a cab or bus.
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2. Vriddha/Old Jageshwar Temple
Vridh Jageshwar is more ancient than Jageshwar Temple so it is referred to as Vriddha/Old Jageshwar. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Things to do: Nature, Pilgrimage, Spirituality, and Meditation
Best season to visit: All year round
Entry fee: 0
Suggested stay: Half Day will be more than enough
How to reach: Vriddha Jaheshwar is 3 km uphill from Jageshwar Dham by Cab.
3. Jageshwar Archaeological Museum
Jageshwar Archaeological Museum is a small museum located near Jageshwar Dham where all the statues from nearby temples are preserved.
Things to do in Jageshwar Archaeological Museum: Religious Monuments and Historical knowledge
Best season to visit: All year round
Entry fee: 0
Suggested stay: Half Day will be more than enough
How to reach: Jageshwar Archaeological Museum is 1 min from Jageshwar Dham by walk.
4. Dandeshwar Temple
The Dandeshwar Temple is situated slightly upstream from the complex of the Jageshwar Temple. Dandeshwar Temple is 1 km from Artola village. The Dandeshwar temple complex is in a dingy state, with many relics turning into ruins.
Things to do: Religious Monuments and Historical knowledge
Best season to visit: All year round
Entry fee: 0
Suggested stay: Half Day will be more than enough
How to reach: Dandeshwar Temple is 4 min from Jageshwar Dham by Cab.
5. Jhankar Saim Temple
Jhankar Saim Temple is located near the south of Jageshwar Dham. This temple is dedicated to Lord Jhankar Saim who killed the daemons and let the Tapasya of Lord Shiva be unhindered.
Things to do: Nature, Spirituality, and Pilgrimage
Best season: All year round
Entry fee: 0
Suggested stay: Half Day will be more than enough
How to reach: Jhankar Saim Temple is 12 min from Jageshwar Dham by Cab.
6. Mirtola Ashram
Mirtola ashram is a little village, set up by Sri Yashoda Ma and her disciple Sri Krishna Prem, a woman who turned to be ascetic in 1930.
This Ashram’s beauty and utter peace attract you to its very heart as if it were calling on you to stay. Spending quality time with yourself and experiencing the divine peace and beauty of this ashram.
Things to do: Nature, Spirituality, Meditation, and Solitude
Best season: All year round
Entry fee: 0 and you must take permission before entering the premises.
Suggested stay: One Day will be more than enough
How to reach: Mirtola Ashram is 31 min from Jageshwar Dham by Cab.
7. Kunja Village
Kunja Gunth is a beautiful less known village in Uttarakhand located in Bhanoli Tehsil of Almora district which is 15 km from Jageshwar Dham. This village is beautiful and has certain spots that are very beautiful but less known to Tourists.
Things to do: Nature, Village stay, and Meeting village few hidden spots with its loving people.
Best season: All year round
Entry fee: 0
Suggested stay: Two Days will be more than enough
How to reach: Kunja Village is 1 hour from Jageshwar Dham within walking distance.
8. Jhandi Top
This place is a gem in itself, especially for mountain and trekking lovers. After reaching the top, you’ll experience stunning views and a sense of being one with nature. Besides, you can camp out there or stay with your clan for a picnic.
Things to do: Nature, Solitude, Mountains, Trekking, Camping, and Party Spot
Best season: All year round
Entry fee: 0
Suggested stay: One Day will be more than enough
How to reach: Jhandi Top is 40 min from Jageshwar Dham by cab and then 20 min Trek to reach above the hill.
9. Lakulisha Temple
A small temple dedicated to the last avatar of Lord Shiva, which is a shivling inside the Temple. Very few remains from what was originally in the Temple.
Things to do in Lakulisha Temple: Nature, Spirituality, and historical remains
10. Dol Ashram
The Dol Ashram, also known as Shri Kalyanika Himalaya Devasthanam, is a serene ashram located 40 kilometers from Almora in the lovely village of Kanara in Uttarakhand’s Almora. It is surrounded by thick forests and sits peacefully in the center of them.
Dol Ashram was built with the intention of practicing yoga and meditation, and the ashram’s atmosphere makes it a great place to work on spiritual aspects. At Dol Ashram, you can learn the Vedic method, which is an essential aspect of living a balanced and healthy life. Everyone interested in spirituality, yoga, or meditation is welcome at Dol Ashram.
Shree Kalyanika is a Hindu goddess. Himalaya Dev Sthanam is a spiritual vision of Kalyandasji, a Parma Yogi, who returns to his fellow beings after attaining enlightenment.