LANSDOWNE pilgrimage
NATURALLY SPIRITUAL HIMALAYAS
1. TARKESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE
2. SIDHBALI MANDIR
3. DURGA DEVI MANDIR
Lansdowne region >>
Elevation : 1,800 mts
State : Uttrakhand
District : Pauri Garhwal
Approx DISTANCE from-
Delhi : 295 km
Lansdowne : 36 km
HOW TO REACH
Nearest Railway Station : Kotdwar
Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
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ROUTE SUMMARY
#1. Delhi - Modinagar - Khatauli - Bijnor - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Lansdowne - Tarkeshwar Mahadev.
#2. Delhi-Meerut-Muzaffarnagar-Roorkee-haridwar-kotdwar- Lansdowne - Tarkeshwar Mahadev.
Situated at an elevation of 1,800 mts above sea level, TARKESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE is believed to be one of the ancient holy sites or Siddha Peeth dedicated to Lord Shiva. So obviously, Mahashivarathri festival held here draws a huge crowd from across the country.
About 36 km picturesque drive from Lansdowne takes you to Gundalkhet village. From the village, a 300 meters downhill lovely trek drops you in the land of meditation, where a small and serene temple complex of Mahadev, enveloped under the canopies of gigantic Deodars, mesmerizes you. Astonishingly, there are no Deodar trees outside the temple's valley. There are hundreds of bells on pathways, inside and around the complex. These bells are offered to Lord Shiva on special occasions such as a wedding, birth of a child etc. There is also a tree in the complex having three stems that depict the Trishul of Mahadev. Besides a small dharamshala to stay, there are also few swings and slides for kids.
HISTORY*
According to the legend, Tarkasur, the demon, worshiped Lord Shiva here for a boon. Pleased by his sincere devotion, Lord Shiva blessed him with immortality as per Tarkasur wish, except Lord Shiva's son. Tarkasur started killing saints, threatening Deities and even Gods. Sages asked for help and Lord Shiva, disturbed by wrongdoings of Tarkasur, married Parvati and Kartikeya was born. When Tarkasur was about to be killed by Kartikeya, he prayerfully requested Lord Shiva to pardon him. Mahadev then attached his name to the temple where Tarkasur meditated once. Since then this place is named as Tarkeshwar Mahadev. Tarkeshwar Mahadev's story is the best example of why always forgiving Lord Shiva is called 'Bhole Baba'.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about TARKESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE (safe pit-stops, road conditions, hotel information etc.), visit:
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BAPTIST CHURCH - KASAULI
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PILGRIMAGE IN HIMALAYAS - 22 SPECIAL TEMPLES around famous HILL-STATIONS, click here to know more;https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/05/18-special-temples-around-famous-hill.html
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2. SIDHBALI MANDIR
State : Uttrakhand
District : Pauri Garhwal
Approx DISTANCE from-
Delhi - 230 km
Haridwar - 75 km
Kotdwar - 2 km
HOW TO REACH
Nearest Railway Station : Kotdwar
Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
ROUTE SUMMARY
#1. Delhi - Modinagar - Khatauli - Bijnor - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Sidhbali Temple.
#2. Delhi-Meerut-Muzaffarnagar-Roorkee-haridwar-kotdwar-Sidhbali Temple.
Almost 50 meters above from the river bank, a more than 100 steps journey leads you to the main temple's wonderful terrace. Enjoy a refreshing 360-degree view of serene surroundings including a playful river 'Khoh' and densely forested mountains all-around. Though there are a lot of monkeys here. Usually they do not trouble the visitors, instead, they are a major attraction for kids.
There are a number of shops selling offerings, flowers, sweets etc. around the main gate of the temple. Gur-batasha, flowers, and chadar are the main offering here.
HISTORY*
It is believed that this used to be the meditation place of Guru Gorakhnath and his followers of the Nath community, often referred to as Sidh. This is believed to be the holy place where Lord Hanuman himself appeared and gave darshan.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about SIDHBALI TEMPLE (safe pit-stops, road conditions, hotel information etc.), visit:
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Mall Road - KASAULI
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For Weekend Hill Stations around Delhi(THE 7 HOURS' DESTINATIONS), visit: https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/weekend-hill-stations-around-delhi.html
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3. DURGA DEVI MANDIR
State : Uttrakhand
District : Pauri Garhwal
Approx DISTANCE from-
Delhi - 240 km
Haridwar - 82 km
Kotdwar - 9 km
HOW TO REACH
Nearest Railway Station : Kotdwar
Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
ROUTE SUMMARY
#1. Delhi - Modinagar - Khatauli - Bijnor - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Durga Devi mandir..
#2. Delhi-Meerut-Muzaffarnagar-Roorkee-haridwar-kotdwar-Durga Devi mandir.
With serene surroundings and astounding views, this temple is major picnic spot for both, locals as well as the tourists. Spend some memorable time in the company of the river and few small yet lively waterfalls.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about DURGA DEVI MANDIR (safe pit-stops, road conditions, hotel information etc.), visit:
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Nanda Devi Peak - CHAUKORI
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MIGHTY HIMALAYAS & FAIRYLANDS around DELHI, visit: https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/long-drive-hill-stations-around-delhi.html
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