Bageshwar District

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BAGESHWAR DISTRICT STATS ~ essenceofkumaun

AREA: 2246 sq KM

FOREST AREA: 1261 sq KM

DISTRICT HQ: BAGESHWAR

ALTITUDE: 1004 m

LANGUAGE: Kumaoni, Hindi

BEST SEASON: Oct- May

HISTORY OF BAGESHWAR ~ essenceofkumaun

Bageshwar District was established in the year 1997, prior Bageshwar was part of Almora district. Bageshwar district is in the eastern Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, and is bounded on the west and northwest by Chamoli District, on the northeast and east by Pithoragarh District, and on the south by Almora District.

The area, that now forms Bageshwar district, was historically known as Danpur, and was ruled by Katyuris during the 7th century AD. After the disintegration of the Katyuri kingdom in the 13th century, the area remained under the rule of Baijnath Katyurs, direct descendants of Katyuri kings. In 1565, king Balo Kalyan Chand annexed Danpur along with Pali, Barahmandal and Mankot to Kumaun.

In 1791, Almora, the seat of the Kumaon, was invaded and annexed by the Gorkhas of Nepal. The Gorkhas ruled the region for 24 years and were later defeated by the East India Company in 1814, and were forced to cede Kumaon to the British.

Bageshwar was made a separate tehsil in 1974, and in 1976 it was declared a pargana and in September 1997, Bageshwar was made the new district of Uttar Pradesh.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BAGESHWAR DISTRICT

What is Bageshwar famous ?

Bageshwar is known for its scenic environment, glaciers, rivers and temples. Bageshwar is famous among tourist as Temples, Trekking Routes, Town, Scenic Beauty. This town attracts a steady stream of tourists and trekkers throughout the year. Bageshwar is home to the revered Bagnath temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is visited by devotees in large numbers all year round but witnesses a whopping footfall during the annual Shivratri festival.

Kausani

Kausani is situated around 52 KMs from Almora and is famous for it’s breathtakingly view of the Himalayan Peaks.

Kanda

This picturesque place is a treat for nature lovers and is situated at a distance of 25 kms from Bageshwar. The hills of Kanda are often likened to Swiss Alps.

Vijaypur

It is at a distance of 30 km from Bageshwar, Vijaypur is amidst pine forests & is known for its panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

Pandusthal

It is at a distance of 25 km from Bageshwar, and is said to be the battleground of Pandavas & Kauravas of Mahabharata.

Baijnath

Baijnath is 26 km from Bageshwar, and was once capital of Katyuri dynasty. The temple is famous for ancient & magnificent stone idol of goddess Parvati.

Chandika Temple

Dedicated to Goddess Chandika, the temple is 1km from Bageshwar. Each year thousands of devotees congregate here during Navaratras.

Gauri Udiyar

Gauri Udiyar is at a distance of 8 km from Bageshwar. It is a divine cave temple with a collection of idols of Lord Shiva.

Bagnath Temple

At junction of Gomti & Saryu stands a large temple with it’s conical tower. Here is the shrine of Bageswar “Tiger Lord”, an epithet of Lord Siva .

ADVENTURE PLACES IN BAGESHWAR DISTRICT

Adi Shankaracharya,trekked in the Himalayas in 8th century A.D., opened trekking routes in this part of India. The mountain adventure season which till recently was confined to the summer months in this region; now covers almost the full year including winter. If you’re fired by the spirit of adventure, let the sparks in your heart fly in the hills of Kumaon, a land blessed with snowbound peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, scenic valleys, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, dense forests and hospitable people with rich culture.

PINDARI GLACIER

Pindari Glacier Trek, is one of the most beautiful treks in the Kumaon Himalayan region. It is the most easily accessible of all glaciers. Pindari glacier owes its existence primarily to the vast quantities of snow that precipitates from Nanda Devi and other surrounding summits of the Greater Himalayan range.

SUNDERDHUNGA GLACIER

Sunderdhunga trek follows river Sunderdhunga from Khati village until its origin. It goes through remote villages, glaciers and pristine alpine meadows. Sunderdhunga is surely a trek that offers a multitude of natural shows.

KAFNI GLACIER

Kafni Glacier trek leads to the remote regions of Uttarakhand, and offers the opportunity to camp on huge grasslands. More or less Kafni Glacier route follows the same as Pindari Glacier Trek, but the best part of this trek is that trekkers will encompass more regions.