Baijnath Travel Guide

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 Tour My India that ensure a vacation unlike any other.

Best Time to Visit Baijnath

The season of summer and winter are best to pay a visit to Baijnath. Though the town is situated amidst forest and weather remains cold throughout the year but these two seasons bring about the beauty of the town at its best. Thus, summer and winter season are the best time to visit Baijnath.

Summer

The weather in Baijnath during this season remains quite pleasant and the temperature varies between 27°C and 35°C. The months of April to June are the summer season in Baijnath. One can wear cotton clothes during this time but make sure to keep some light woolen clothes for the nights handy.
Monsoon

Like every other place in the state of Uttarakhand, monsoon season is not ideal for visiting the town. Baijnath experience heavy rainfall during July to September, which sometimes causes the blockage of roads and landslides become common which eventually results in inconvenience for tourists.
Winter

The month of October is the commencement of the winter season in the town of Baijnath which lasts till March. Since the town is surrounded by hills, the temperature of the place during winter falls down to 8°C or even less. Despite of the temperature, winter in Baijnath is just meant to enjoy travelling. It is advisable to visitors to bring heaven woollen clothes during this season.

Where to Stay in Baijnath?

When it comes to staying options, the town has very limited accommodation facilities. There are no luxury hotels or resorts. Instead, most of the hotels in Baijnath are of budget category which have basic service available. In terms of better accommodation, Kausani is a good option to choose which is just 16 km from the town. It takes hardly 30-40 mins drive to reach here from Kausani. Numerous resorts, lodges, guesthouses and homestays are available in Kausani.

How to Reach Baijnath?

Baijnath is located in the Kumaon region of the state Uttarakhand. Reaching here is neither a difficult task nor a complicated one. The place is quite well-connected with all three means of transportation. However, roadways are the best way to reach Baijnath due to the brilliant road network.

By Air

The nearest airport from the town is Pantnagar airport which is around 189 km away from the place. After reaching the airport, one can take taxis to reach Baijnath.
By Rail

The town of Baijnath is also well-connected by railway network. The nearest railway station from the place is located at a distance of 160 km, which is Kathgodam Railway Station. Buses and taxi services are available from railway station to the town.
By Road

Since, the air and rail connectivity in Uttarakhand is very much limited, motorable road network is the best and most economical option to travel to the place. Once can either drive directly to Bageshwar and then Baijnath. The town is also connected through interstate buses services from Delhi to Bageshwar. From Bageshwar, you can take a local bus/cab to the town.