Jageshwar Dham

Jageshwar is at an elevation of 1,870 meters above sea level. Jageshwar Dham is one of Kumaon's most popular tourist destinations, drawing thousands of tourists annually. A thick Deodar forest surrounds it, and a brook runs through its backyard.

Jageshwar is a perfect holiday place to discover during the ALMORA TOUR PACKAGE because of its mystical and serene atmosphere. In the past, pilgrims would stop in Jageshwar on their way to the well-known Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage. The travel makes this well-liked off-the-beaten-path destination with the picturesque villages of Kumaoni and the Deodar forests. 

The Jata Ganga flows through the temple, and the surrounding deodar trees add to the area's attractiveness. Tourists can also find a meditation center here because of the temple's serene, verdant, and lovely surroundings.  

Is Jageshwar Dham a Jyotirlinga?

One of the Jyotirlingas (Asthma Jyotirlingas - Nagesham Darukavane) is Jageshwar Dham. Many ancient texts regard it as one of the twelve original Jyotirlingas. Also referred to as the Valley of Gods, its several reconstructions span the 7th through the 14th century.

How many Shivlingas are there in Jageshwar Dham?

There are twelve Lord Shiva Jyotirlingas in India, including Nagesh Daruka Bane. They are also known by the four names Jageshwar, Yageshwar, Hatkeshwar, and Nageshwar—considered eighth among them. There are 125 small and large temples at Jageshwar Dham, with 108 Shiva Linga temples and 17 temples dedicated to other deities.

Jageshwar Temple City activities:

Apart from the places to visit in Almora, Jageshwar Dham also offers various activities.

•    Jageshwar is famous for its complex of 124 stone temples, both great and tiny. It dates from the ninth to the thirteenth centuries AD. Visitors interested in history and culture go there to learn more about the old shrines and the dynasties who constructed them. 

•    Yoga and Meditation: Jageshwar is a perfect location for meditation where one may get near nature due to its peaceful atmosphere, which is far from city noise and bustle and is surrounded by thick deodar trees. 

•    Camping is another enjoyable method of spending time with family and friends in the middle of nature. Jageshwar is a great area to camp and enjoy the natural world's beauty because it has many deodar trees.