BAIJNATH
ABOUT BAIJNATH
Lying in the Katyuri valley, 19 Kms away from Kausani and 26 kms from
Bageshwer, is the small but ancient town of Baijnath. It was once upon a
time the capital of the Katyuri dynasty of kings and the place was then
called Kartikyapura. In Kumaun socio cultural region, Baijnath is one among
remote antiquity and of historical importance. The remnants of those
glorious days lies at the bank of the Gomti river in the form of a group of
temples.
The temple is famous for it's ancient and magnificent stone idol of the
Hindu goddess Parvati. Around 8 KMs from Baijnath on the Gwaldam road is
lies the famous Kotkimai temple. One can also visit Pandusthal which lies
nearby
HOW TO REACH THERE
Lying in the Katyuri valley, 19 Kms away from Kausani and 26 kms from
Bageshwer