Explore The Mountains, Temples And Rivers of Bageshwar

Bagheshwar holds a significant value among spiritual enthusiasts. Exploring the off-beat locations with rich cultural and religious value can be soul-pleasing. Home to the auspicious Bagnath temple, this town has a majestic charm, alluring visitors for decades. It sits at the confluence of rivers Gomti and Saryu. The majestic Nileshwar and Bhileshwar mountains surround it. When counting the top sightseeing in Bageshwar, your list should be long.

But get yourself booked into any of the OYO family hotels in Bageshwar, be it any time of the year, to enjoy the tours with the ultimate peace of mind. Bageshwar has a temperature scale similar to Uttarakhand, with winters especially chilly. However, with you arriving all prepared, there is no way anything can stop the tours from taking place.

Explore The Best Of Bageshwar’s Mountains, Temples And Rivers

As per legend, Lord Shiva appeared at the site of the now Bagnath temple in his tiger avatar to bless the sage, Markandeya. Also, this location hosts the famous annual Uttarayani fair during Makar Sankranti, attracting people from all around India. Nonetheless, whether you are visiting during the fair or sometimes else, here are all the top sights in Bageshwar that you must not miss.

Bagnath Temple

No entry fees are charged at this temple, offering you a fulfilling view of the Tiger Lord after whom the town is named. Of all the days, the temple receives the highest number of preachers during the auspicious occasion of Shivratri. While entering, you will find the entrance lined with huge bells. These reverberate throughout the day, signifying the happiness and joy of the devotees whose wishes have been fulfilled.

Gauri Udiyar Cave

Your visit to the Gauri Udiyar cave will help you get a glimpse of the various idols of Lord Shiva stationed here. The cave got its name from the word ‘Udiyar’, which in the Kumaon language stands for a small rock cave, with tigers and wild animals visiting. It takes around 24 minutes to visit the cave temple from Bageshwar. You can easily plan a visit to this place after breakfast at any joint, serving authentic Bageshwar cuisines.

The Tiny Hamlet Of Bigul

The tiny hamlet of Bigul is known for its beautiful views of Panchachuli and Nanda Devi peaks. The place also has a historical side to it, where Britishers used a form of instrument for announcement known as Bigul to call all the villagers. You can always plan a day trip to Bigul, 32 km from Bageshwar, to enjoy solitude. Do not miss your chance to visit and pray at the Dholinaag Temple, which houses Lord Shiva as the primary deity.

Pindari Glacier Trek

When done with the regular exploration of the place, you can now opt for the Pindari Glacier Trek, which lasts 5 to 15 days. Make sure to visit, Bageshwar during September or October to be able to experience this trek. You can stay in campsites and explore the best views the trek offers. Also, here you will see the Pindari glacier, the originating abode of the Pindari River.on your way, passing through the picturesque villages of Phukria, Dwali, Zero Point, and Khati will be a great experience.

Pandusthal Trek

Believed to be the war zone between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, the 20 km long trek has the most mesmerising view of the Himalayas. The view from Pandusthal does let you get a glimpse of the dangling glaciers at the top of the peak. However, to be a part of the trek, you must first reach Baisani, 25 km from Bageshwar, via car or bus.

Book Your Accommodations With OYO

Even in the smallest town, OYO has you covered with its quality family hotels in Bageshwar. You have all the staff rightfully trained, with the hotel rooms fully furnished and equipped with the basic amenities. OYO does insure your stay with ACKO as a complementary benefit. Also, looking after your satisfaction and security, OYO has a dedicated SOS button in its app. You can press it when threatened with security reasons. A dedicated team is available 24 x 7 to help you with proper resolutions by reaching the place.

Book through Wizard membership to get 5% additional discounts. Also, on making a first-time booking through the app, you can win 100% cashback on the booking amount as OYO Money. The properties being fire safe and CCTV surveilled, you can just check in and drop your luggage in the room to proceed with a fulfilling tour of the Bageshwar town.

Conclusion

Owing to the religious significance and natural beauty of Bagheshwar, you will surely have a great experience visiting. Book with OYO family hotels to roam around and unravel the best of Bageshwar at your own pace.