About Jageshwar Dham Temple
Jageshwar is about 35kms far form Almora. Jageshwar is considered as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiv. It is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by glorious Deodar trees. It is said that Jaged Guru Adi Shankrachary came this place and reestablished the sanctity of these temple.
There are about 125 small and big temples and hundreds of stone statues. These temples are dedicated to lord Shiv and goddess named Yogesher(Jageshwar), Navdurga, Navgraha, Lakulish, Kedareshwar, Baleshwar, Mritunjaya, Pusthi Devi, Laxmi, Kalika etc.
In Jageshwar, fairs are defied every year month of ‘Savan’ (July to August) and Shivratri. This place is the best option to visit for both religious as well as nature lovers.
General Information:
Place: Uttarakhand
Altitude: 1867meters
Season: round of the year
Excursions from Jageshwar:
Vridh Jageshwar :
This temple is situated at the top of the valley abut 2kms trek way form main Jageshwar temple. One can view the majestic view of Himalaya and the beautiful valley all over around form there. You can reach this temple by road also.
Mritola Ashram :
It is 10km trek distance from Jageshwar. You can reach there via Virdh Jageshwar then 2kms trek. There is a farm named Patoria established by foreigners. It is very attractive place to visit.
