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High Season : Mar -June

11 - 36℃

Low Season : Dec - Feb

-2 to -16℃

Nearest Airport -PGH

Pantnagar

Nearest Train Stations -KGM

Kathgodam

History

The area now forms the Bageshwar District, which was historically known as Tempur, and was ruled by Katiris in the 7th century. After the disintegration of the Kingdom of Katyuly in the 13th century, the area was still under the rule of Bejnath Katyuer, a direct descendant of King Katyuly. In 1565, King Balo Kariyan Chandder annexed Dampur, along with Bali, Balamandar, and Mankot, to Kuman. In 1791, Almora, the seat of Kuman, was invaded and annexed by the Nepalese Gurkhas.

Facts & Culture

Bageshwar is a place to showcase the culture and people of Uttarakhand, with a rich history of cultural heritage. Bageshwar is also one of the most famous places in Uttarakhand for hiking, trekking, and other adventure activities. Bageshwar is also a hiker's paradise in addition to its religious sanctity. Bageshwar(Kumaoni Bagshyār) is a city and municipal council in Bagshwar County, Uttarakhand, India. It is located 470 kilometers from the national capital of New Delhi and 332 kilometers from the state capital of Dehradun. Bageshwar is famous for its scenic surroundings, glaciers, rivers, and temples.

Places to See

Vijaypur

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Vijaypur is hidden amidst dense pine forests. Known for its panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks like Trishul, Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot, the place is perfect for nature lovers. Britishers ch

06:00 - 18:00
Vijaypur, Bageshwar
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Pandusthal

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Situated at a distance of 25 km from Bageshwar, this place is said to be the battleground of the Pandavas and the Kauravas in the epic Mahabharata. A 15 km long trek from Baisani takes you to th

24 Hrs
Pandusthal, Bageshwar
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Baijnath Temple Complex

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Baijnath was once known as Kartikyapura. One of the most important places to visit in Baijnath is the historically and religiously significant Baijnath Temple constructed in the twelfth century. The c