This qaint town abounds in religious legends, festive happenings and mind blowing surroundings. Famous primarily as a prominent Shivaite delight. Bageshwar has its share of patriotic expressions and picturesque interludes. Situated on the confluence of Gomti and Saryu rivers, Bageshwar is 90 kms. from Almora.
According to scriptures, Bageshwar is truly a blessed place by Lord Shiva. Baghwath Temple plays host to the biggest Uttaryani Mela.Every year thousands of Shiva devouts throng Bageshwar to offer their prayers and to be blessed.
There are Bhileshwar mountains overlooking in the East. Neeleshwar mountains meditating in the West. For trekking enthusiasts too, Bageshwar is an important destination, one can reach Pindari, Kaphni and Sundardhunga glaciers only through Bageshwar.
