The Kumaon region is home to profound architectural and cultural landmarks from the Katyuri and Chand dynasties. From the lakeside valley temples of Baijnath to the sacred bells of Chitai Golu Devta, this circuit highlights the distinctive stone craftsmanship and local devta traditions of eastern Uttarakhand.
The Kumaon region is home to profound architectural and cultural landmarks from the Katyuri and Chand dynasties. From the lakeside valley temples of Baijnath to the sacred bells of Chitai Golu Devta, this circuit highlights the distinctive stone craftsmanship and local devta traditions of eastern Uttarakhand.
Ancient Nagara-style stone temple of Lord Shiva at the confluence of Saryu and Gomati in Bageshwar.
Premier Jyotirlinga stone temple complex of 124 shrines set within dense deodar forests in Almora at 1,870 m.
Monumental 9th-century Katyuri solar temple complex with 44 shrines perched at 2,116 m near Almora.
Mystical 90-foot subterranean cave shrine of Lord Shiva featuring ancient stalagmite rock formations at 1,350 m.
