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Jageshwar
A valley of more than 120 stone temples among deodar forest near Almora — one of the largest groups of temples in a single complex.
Jageshwar
Jageshwar Dham is a group of more than 120 temples in a single complex in a valley near Almora, among deodar forest. Incredible India calls it one of the biggest groups of temples in one complex and a heritage site, and the district site calls it the Valley of Gods.
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What Jageshwar is for
A place to walk slowly and look closely.
At the temples
- The main complex. Walk among the shrines and look at the carving and inscriptions.
- The Dandeshwar Temple. A large shrine with a distinctive tiered tower.
- The ASI museum. The Archaeological Survey of India runs a museum near the temples; check opening arrangements locally.
Around Jageshwar
- The surrounding deodar forest is part of the setting.
- A large fair is held in the monsoon season; ask locally about its dates.
How long to give it
The temples
Reach Jageshwar from Almora in the morning and give the temples a slow visit.
Almora or Kausani
Almora is about 35 km away; Kausani is the next stop on many routes.
Arriving & getting around
Jageshwar is reached by road from Almora.
Getting there
- The complex is about 35 km from Almora. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, and the nearest airport is Pantnagar, per the Almora district administration.
- Most visitors arrive by taxi or self-drive from Almora.
Before you go
- Roads in the Uttarakhand hills can close in the monsoon. Check the state disaster-management road status and the IMD warnings before you travel.
Planning your visit
The monsoon brings both a fair and road risk.
A large fair is held in the monsoon season, per the Almora district site. Ask locally about dates.
Roads in the Uttarakhand hills can close in the monsoon. Check the state disaster-management road status and the IMD warnings before you travel.
How to be a good guest
Jageshwar is an active place of worship and a heritage site.
Etiquette
- Follow the rules posted at the complex, including dress code and footwear.
- Ask before photographing worshippers.
Insider tips
- Come from Almora and combine it with Kausani on the same route.
- Check opening arrangements for the temples and the museum on the day.
- Check road status before a monsoon trip.
Nearby
The Almora district.
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