Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Doonagiri

Doonagiri:

It is 52kms. from ranked and is famous for the temple s of goddess durga. Buses are available from dwarhat,  ranked and chaukhutia to manglikhan, from to reach the temple. Doonagiri also affords panoramic view of the gogas valley.

Places of interest around doonagiri are sukhdev muni ashram (2kms). and pandukholi (10kms). known for caves said to9 be made by panamas.

Jageshwar:

The pilgrim site located in a verdant valley is 38 kms. from almora and is believed to be one of the twelve jyotirlingas in the country. The swayambhu linga named nagesh is enshrined here. the temple complex has 124 shrines and hundreds of statues, noted for exquisite craftsmanship. In jageshwar, fairs are held during shivaratri and in the month of shriven (july/august). The place is frequented by pilgrims as well as nature lovers.

Around jageshwar:

Virdh jageshwar:  scenic beauty and an old temple.

Mritola ashram (10kms):  A centre of spiritual and natural beauty.

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