Departure from KATHGODAM to PITHORAGARH (1645mt), (7hr Drive). VIA in route– (JAGESHWAR TEMPLE)
Pithoragarh is the eastern hill district of Uttarakhand. Neighbouring Tibet in the north and Nepal. A place of exquisite natural beauty ajnd serenity Pithoragarh is popularly known as the ‘little kashmir’ this captivating town with fascinating forest around it is located at an impressive height of 1645mts. Nestled in a small valley. From here pilgrims take their journey to the Holy shrines Kailash Manbasarover yatra and Adi Kailash Yatra.
(JAGESHWAR TEMPLE)
Jageshwar temples is located at a height of 1870 meter. The Main temple of Shiva is covered by 124 small ancient temples of different gods. According to Skandha Purana and Linga Purana the workship of lord Shiva was started from Jageshwar and 8th Shiva Jyotirlinga was originated here. It is beleived that Adi Sankaracharya visited Jageshwar Dham and renovated, re established many temples before leaving for Kedarnath Dham.
KAINCHI DHAM ASHRAM BABA NEEM KAROLI
Kainchi Dham is a beautiful ashram on the Nainital-Almora road offering a spiritual stopover in the lap of nature. This pilgrimage centre was established by Neem Karoli Baba, a saint of the early sixties. Along with Shri Poornanand of the Kainchi Village, Maharaj Neem Karoli built a temple dedicated to Hanuman
PITHORAGARH – DHARCHULA – GUNJI (3500mt), (7hr Drive). Overnight Stay GUNJI
Cross the bridge over the roaring Dhauli and see the confluence of the Kali and Dhauli, travel along the kali river through dence forest. There are numerous springs and waterfalls on either side of the river, On reaching Chhialekh the group enters the region of Byans Valley. The pasture of chhialekh is strewn with grasses and flowers.Then comes Garbhiang village deserted because of geopolitical and geological reasons, here the Kali meets the Tinkar coming from Nepal.
GUNJI– JOLINGKONG (ADI KAILASH) (4280mt ) GUNJI (6hr,Drive) Overnight Stay GUNJI
From NAPALCHU walk along the banks of the river kuti to reach Nabi, Which has a temple and almost hidden spring in the beautiful mountain standing behind the village. Drive first to the left of Kuti and then to the right to reach Jolingkong. (ADI KAILASH)
GUNJI – OM PARVAT (3987mt) - DIDIHAT / CHAUKORI ) ,(8hr Drive) Overnight Stay
There are pine, bhojpatra forest in this region surrounded by innumerable wild flowers, this is the region of Musk, Deer, Monal and the highest stage of Himalayan wilderness. The OM Parvat’ smiles in front of the pilgrim.
GUNJI– NAVIDHANG (3987mt) / OM PARVAT - DIDIHAT (8hr Drive). Overnight Stay DIDIHAT
There are pine, bhojpatra forest in this region surrounded by innumerable wild flowers, this is the region of Musk, Deer, Monal and the highest stage of Himalayan wilderness. The OM Parvat’ smiles in front of the pilgrim.
CHAUKORI – KATHGODAM (7hr Drive) via in route PATAL BHUWANESHAR (7hrDrive). Overnight stay Kathgodam
Enshrined in mystery and mythology, Patal Bhuvaneshwar is the hidden pilgrimage centre.The famous Shaktipeeth. this highly revered shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The sub- terranean shrine of Lord Shiva is situated with sprawling interiors Inside the cave, the limestone formations have taken shape of many Gods and Goddess of Hindu pantheon. The forms of Ganesha, Shesh Nag, Garurh, Shivling etc. are distinctly visible to the believers.
After breakfast proceed to your destination.......
