Gana Nath Temple

Getting there

• By air

  The nearest airport is Pantnagar, 127 km from Almora and 174 km from Takula.

• By train

  Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, about 90 km from Almora.

• By road

  Road is the main way to reach the temple. Drive to Almora and then on to Kosi, or hire a cab or taxi from Delhi or other nearby cities.

On the way

• From Delhi or other nearby cities, you can hire a cab or taxi to Kosi or Almora.
• From Takula, the last stretch to the temple is a track of about 5 km.

Why devotees come here

Gana Nath Temple is a Shiva temple about 47 km from Almora, in Almora district of Uttarakhand. It is known for its caves. The nearest town is Takula, and the last stretch to the temple is a track.

Gana Nath Temple is a Shiva temple in Almora district, about 47 km from Almora town. Almora district lies in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand. It is famous for its caves and its Shiva shrine. Takula is the nearest town, and it is well connected by road.

A special carnival is held at the temple on Kartik Purnima. During it, the whole area echoes with rhythmic hymns and folk songs. The last stretch from Takula is a track of about 5 km.

Getting there is mostly a road journey. Air and rail links in Uttarakhand are limited. Pantnagar is the nearest airport, 127 km from Almora. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, about 90 km from Almora. You can drive to Almora and then on to Kosi, or hire a cab or taxi from Delhi or other nearby cities.

Festivals

• Kartik PurnimaKartik Purnima Carnival

  A special carnival at the temple, where rhythmic hymns and folk songs fill the whole area.

Tips for your visit

• The last stretch from Takula to the temple is a track of about 5 km.
• The temple is in Almora district, in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand.

Questions people ask