Almora
Dwarahat Village
Open Time : Open 24 hours
Entry : Free
Address : Dwarahat, Uttarakhand, India
More Travel Tips from Almora
Why to visit Dwarahat Village
Dwarahat is a small town in Almora's Kumaon Mountains, located at a height of 1510 metres. It's famous for its archaeological and historical significance. The area is known as "The Village of Temples" because of its many gorgeous and numinous temples.
- The Katyuri Kings built 55 ancient temples of remarkable architectural brilliance throughout the town. These are classified into eight groups.
- The temples are mostly made using accessible Pre-Cambrian granite masonry blocks.
- The two main attractions of Dwarahat are the famed Shakthi Temple at Dunagiri and the Naithna Devi Temple.
- The Syalde Bikhoti Fair is a popular attraction in Dwarahat. It is held each year in the month of April.
Some of Dwarahat's Ancient Temples Include:
- Badrinath Group of Temples
- Bandeo Temple
- Gujar Deo Temple
- Kacheri Group of Temples
- Maniyan Group of Temples
- Mritunjaya Group
- The Ratan Deo Temple Complex
Ideal Duration: 2-3 hours
Best Time To Visit: October to June
FAQ on Dwarahat Village
When is the best time to visit Dwarahat Village?
Except for the monsoon season (August-September), Dwarahat can be visited all year. The rest of the year has beautiful weather and plenty of options for sightseeing. The town is attractive all year, but especially in the winter when it gets snow.
How to reach Dwarahat Village?
The nearest train station is 150 km away from Dwarahat, at Kathgodam Railway Station. Pant Nagar airport is the closest. To get to Dwarahat, take a cab trip via some gorgeous hills and lakes. Dwarahat is located at the crossroads of the Kausani-Ranikhet and Almora-Badrinath routes, making it well connected to the rest of the state via motorable roads.
Is there anywhere to stay in Dwarahat Village?
Apart from an ashram, Dwarahat has nothing to offer in terms of lodging. You should look for lodging in Ranikhet, which is 37 kilometres from Dwarahat and has excellent lodging alternatives at moderate prices.
What are the nearby attractions close to Dwarhat Village?
The nearby attractions include: Badrinath Temple (0.5 km), Dunagiri Temple (14 km away), and Pandukholi Temple (24 km away).
Special Tip
Avoid the monsoon season since roads can become impassable due to landslides. Make sure to arrange your accommodations ahead of time to avoid any problems when you arrive.
By Mehrosh Shamim
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