Why people go
A valley of more than a hundred stone temples from the 7th to 12th centuries in deodar forest, 36 km from Almora. Some traditions count it as a Jyotirlinga.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Pithorgarh Airport (NNS), about 38 km, Delhi (DEL), about 295 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Moradabad railway station (MB), about 139 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Kainchi Dham and Kumaon guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- The ASI museum on site holds the best sculptures.
- Stay overnight for a quiet evening among the temples.
Visiting from abroad?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Other shrines nearby
- Kainchi Dham, near Bhowali, Nainital district (about 41 km)
- Tungnath, Rudraprayag district (about 113 km)
- Hemkund Sahib, Chamoli district (about 120 km)
- Badrinath, Chamoli district (about 128 km)
- Kedarnath, Rudraprayag district (about 144 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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