Jageshwar Tour Package
3 Days · 2 Nights · 124 Shiva Temples · Ancient Dham · Deodar Forest
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3 Days · 2 Nights · 124 Shiva Temples · Ancient Dham · Deodar Forest
Jageshwar is an ancient pilgrimage site in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, situated at 1870 metres in a valley surrounded by tall deodar cedar trees. The site has a cluster of 124 ancient stone temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, built between the 7th and 12th centuries. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines in India and holds significant importance in Hindu religion. The Jageswar temple at the centre of the complex is the main shrine.
The temples are built in the Nagara style of architecture and are well-preserved despite their age. The complex sits along a stream and the tall deodar forest around it gives the place a distinctly peaceful and sacred atmosphere. The Archaeological Survey of India maintains the site and a small museum at the entrance displays stone carvings and artefacts found during excavations.
Artola and Dandeshwar are subsidiary temples a short distance from the main cluster, worth visiting for those interested in the architectural details. The Vriddha Jageshwar temple, 6 km uphill from the main site, is a quieter and older shrine reached by a forest path. Almora, 37 km away, can be combined as a cultural stop with Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and Chitai Golu Devta Temple. Dev Yatra arranges Jageshwar Dham tour packages from Haridwar with temple visit, forest walks, and comfortable stays.
Complex of 124 stone temples built 7th-12th century. One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines. Well maintained by ASI.
Tall deodar cedars surround the temples giving a deeply peaceful atmosphere unlike any other pilgrimage site.
Small museum at the temple complex with stone carvings, sculptures, and artefacts from excavations.
6 km forest walk from main complex to a quieter, older temple surrounded by trees. Good for nature lovers.
BEST SEASON
Clear weather, good for temple visits and forest walks. Rhododendrons in bloom March-April. Very pleasant.
MONSOON
Temple complex gets lush green. Rain makes the deodar forest atmospheric but roads can be wet.
AUTUMN/WINTER
Cool and crisp. Mahashivratri (Feb-Mar) is the most significant time to visit Jageshwar with a large fair.
All our packages start from Haridwar . Here's how to reach us:
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (35 km from Haridwar). Flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru available. We arrange airport pickup on request.
Haridwar Railway Station is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities. Kathgodam station (for Kumaon destinations) is connected via Haridwar.
UPSRTC and KMOU buses connect Haridwar to major Uttarakhand towns. Volvo buses run from Delhi ISBT to Haridwar (6 hrs).
Delhi to Haridwar is 210 km (4-5 hrs via NH-58). We provide AC and Non-AC vehicles with experienced mountain drivers for the full tour.
Jageshwar is unlike any other temple complex in Uttarakhand — the 124 ancient stone temples in a narrow valley under 1000-year-old deodar trees create an atmosphere you will not find anywhere else. Come on a weekday morning if possible — weekend afternoons can get crowded. Hire the ASI guide at the main gate — without explanation, the temples are just stones; with context, the stone carvings and temple histories become fascinating. The 15-minute walk along the stream inside the complex is as pleasant as the temples themselves.