Bageshwar

Bageshwar is a picturesque town in Uttarakhand, India, located at the confluence of the Saryu and Gomati Rivers. It is known for its religious significance, scenic beauty, and cultural heritage. Situated at an altitude of 960 meters (3,150 feet), Bageshwar serves as the gateway to the Pindari Glacier trek, attracting adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The town is home to the famous Bagnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This ancient temple, built in 1450 AD by King Laxmi Chand of Kumaon, holds great importance for devotees, especially during the Shivratri festival. According to legend, Sage Markandeya meditated here, and Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a tiger, giving the town its name, "Bageshwar" (meaning "Lord of Tigers").

Bageshwar is also an important hub for Kumaoni culture and traditions. Other notable temples include Chandika Temple, Golu Devta Temple, and Baijnath Temple, which showcase exquisite architecture and spiritual significance.

Surrounded by lush green valleys and snow-capped peaks, Bageshwar is an ideal destination for those seeking spirituality, history, and adventure. The best time to visit is between October and June, when the weather is pleasant for both pilgrimage and trekking activities.

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Best Time to Visit

Though Bageshwar is a mid-range hill station it is accessible all through the year. Normally people avoid the period May to October because of landslidess.

Though Bageshwar is a mid-range hill station it is accessible all through the year. Normally people avoid the period May to October because of landslides. The main benefit being in the lap of Himalayas is the dreamy cloudy appearance the dewy mornings and moist afternoons. The winters are harsh but if you know how to appreciate this weather you can always be at ease.

Summers

Being a hill station the summers are comfortable as the temperatures rarely fluctuate outside the 27 – 35 degrees. In summers the best months to visit are March, April and May. You can wear cotton clothes because even if the mercury dips a bit, it is never chilly. Very few hill stations can boast of this climate and Bageshwar is one of them.

Monsoon

Those who prefer some chill in the mornings & evenings and warm in the afternoon should come here in monsoon period which lasts for two months from August to September. The temperatures vary from 22 to 30 degrees coupled with mist or dew in the morning. This mist with lower temperatures creates an amazing combo which can only be experienced here in Bageshwar.

Winters

A hill station surrounded by the mighty Himalayas and the winter season is bound to get chilly. The lowest temperature easily falls around 4-5 degrees making it real chilling. The months December to February and early March are the total winter period where January to mid February is the coldest period. Visitors should not forget to bring heavy woolens and some skin protecting lotions as the cold waves can damage your skin easily. Till rains lash the locale once or twice, the dry winds can be devastating.