Kumaon is a paradise for
adventure sports. The sheer variety ranging from
mountaineering (Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba, Nanda Devi,
Kamet, Pindari, Sahastrataal, Milam, Kafni, Khatling,
Gaumukh), trekking, skiing (Auli, Dayara, Bugyal,
Munsyari, Mundali),
Skating.
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Jageshwar Temple
Jageshwar, a cluster of
large and small temples and of the Swayambhu (Jyotir
Linga) Lingas to be found in India, is at a distance of
34kms. along the Almora - Pithoragarh road. Leaving the
main road behind, one moves into the beautiful valley of
Jataganga at Aartola and passes by the Daneshwar temple
along the way, Innumerable Deodar trees tower above the
grand temple complex. The complex, consisting of 124
temples and hundreds of statues, is famous for its
exquisite craftsmanship.
The Gananath Mandir which is famous
for its cave and Shiva temple is 47 kms. from Almora and
near the Satrali village (Takula) at an altitude of
2,116 mts. A fair is held here at every Kartik Purnima
and the whole place resounds with the echoes of folk
songs, which are invariably accompanied by enchanting
folk dances. The Kuri Master, Sahib Chandra Shekhar
Lohani belonged to the nearby village of Pant Satrali.
Takula is famous for its Holi celebrations. One can also
reach Gananath via Ranman and
Someshwar.
Chaiti Temple
The sacred temple of Gollu Devata at
Chitai is situated 6 kms from Almora, along the road to
Pithoragarh. The Kumaonis have great faith in presiding
deity of this temple, which is virtually laden with
bells. Goats are sacrified as offerings in the temple.
This temple was at one time, a virtual law court, for
the deity receives many pleas from the distressed and
oppressed.
The imposing Surya temple
(Bara Aditya) of Katarmal situated at an altitude of
2,116 mts., is 17 kms. on the Almora-Ranikhet road, (3
kms. on foot), after the picnic spots of Hawalbagh and
Matela, across the river Kosi. This is the only Sun
temple in this part of Kumaon.
26 Km from Almora, (10 Km
on foot) along the Almora - Lamgarha road, is the temple
of Banari Devi (1900m). From Paudhar one has to walk for
about one Km to reach this octagonal temple in which one
can see a broken stone statue of the four - armed Vishnu
sleeping atop the Sheshnag. Close to this is the temple
of Kutumbari devi. Both these temples are said to have
been constructed in the ninth century A.D. and can be
reached from Jalna, Salum, Jayanti and Shahar Phatak
also.
Syahi Devi Temple
The temple of Syahi Devi is situated
near Sheetlakhet at a distance of 36 Km from Almora and
it can be reached both by bus and on foot. This
snow-clad Himalayan peaks look truly enchanting from
this point.
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Jageshwar, a cluster of
large and small temples and of the Swayambhu (Jyotir
Linga) Lingas to be found in India, is at a distance of
34kms. along the Almora - Pithoragarh road. Leaving the
main road behind, one moves into the beautiful valley of
Jataganga at Aartola and passes by the Daneshwar temple
along the way, Innumerable Deodar trees tower above the
grand temple complex. The complex, consisting of 124
temples and hundreds of statues, is famous for its
exquisite craftsmanship.
The imposing Surya temple
(Bara Aditya) of Katarmal situated at an altitude of
2,116 mts., is 17 kms. on the Almora-Ranikhet road, (3
kms. on foot), after the picnic spots of Hawalbagh and
Matela, across the river Kosi. This is the only Sun
temple in this part of Kumaon.
26 Km from Almora, (10 Km
on foot) along the Almora - Lamgarha road, is the temple
of Banari Devi (1900m). From Paudhar one has to walk for
about one Km to reach this octagonal temple in which one
can see a broken stone statue of the four - armed Vishnu
sleeping atop the Sheshnag. Close to this is the temple
of Kutumbari devi. Both these temples are said to have
been constructed in the ninth century A.D. and can be
reached from Jalna, Salum, Jayanti and Shahar Phatak
also.