Golu Devta Chitai Temple in Almora, Uttarakhand

Golu Devta Chitai Temple is a famous temple of Almora. This temple is located about 9 km from Almora. This temple as Gaur Bhairav, Lord Shiv is dedicated to the incarnation of Golu Devta. Almora has many temples named after Golu Devta, but the Golu Devta Chitai Temple is the most sacred temple of them. It is believed that this temple was built by a commander of the Chand dynasty in the 12th century. Inside this temple, riding on a horse and with a bow arrow in hand is a statue of Golu Devta. This temple built on the hill is surrounded by dense forests of pine and deodar. Golu Devta is known as God of justice. In this temple, devotees offer bell after fulfilling their wishes. Thousands of bells hanging in this temple complex can be seen. Every year a large number of devotees come here to worship.

How To Reach Golu Devta Chitai Temple

By Air

The nearest airport of Almora is Pantnagar, which is about 116 km from Almora.

By Rail

The nearest railway station of Almora is Kathgodam, which is about 83 km from Almora.

By Road

Golu Devta Chitai Temple is located at a distance of about 9 km from Almora.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of Golu Devta Chitai Temple can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.