Acquiring its name from the ancient temple housed here, the town of Baijnath is situated at an elevation of 1130 m on the bank of Gomati River. The sacred town lies in the district of Bageshwar in Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand and is counted amongst the must-visit places in the district. Baijnath has immense historical and religious significance. The temple in Baijnath, which is its top attraction, houses the statue of Goddess Parvati which is made up of black stone. It is said that the temple was built in 1150 A.D. by Kumaon's Katyuri King. As per the Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married at the confluence of River Gomati and Garur Ganga.
Thus, the temple includes the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati along with the idols of Lord Ganesha, Kuber, Surya, Brahma, and Goddess Chandika. The town also has some other attractions in the form of Bhramri Devi Temple, and Chandika Temple and there are few travel destinations like Bigul Village, Kanda, and Garur that can be included in the sightseeing tour. Our Baijnath travel guide is overflowing with information on best places to visit and amazing things to do, which makes it quite essential for the travellers looking for an impeccable travelling experience. Also, handcrafted for you are the varied holiday packages by that ensure a vacation unlike any other.