Shikhar Temple in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand

Shikhar Temple is a famous and popular temple situated in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. Shikhar Temple is located in a village of Kapkot tehsil in Bageshwar district. This temple is on the Shikhar Mountain, also known as the named of Mool Narayan. This temple is dedicated to Lord Mool Narayana. It is believed that Lord Mool Narayana is the nephew of Goddess Nanda. It is said that Lord Mool Narayana was born in the "Mool Nakshatra", due to which he was considered inauspicious for parents. Therefore Goddess Nanda saved Lord Mool Narayan and brought come to this place. Since then, there is a his temple at this place, which is known as Shikhar Temple.

How To Reach Shikhar Temple

By Air

The nearest airport of Bageshwar is Pantnagar, which is about 188 km from Bageshwar.

By Train

The nearest railway station of Bageshwar is Kathgodam, which is about 154 km from Bageshwar.

By Road

Shikhar Temple is located at a distance of about 60 km from Bageshwar.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of Shikhar 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.