Mystic India
Experience India's Spirituality with Pratichi Mathur

November 29
Binsar-Jageshwar-Binsar

In the morning, leave for Jageshwar by surface (approx.2 hrs). Reach Jageshwar and visit 1200 years old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva followed by a personal meeting with Teerth Maharaj Ji, an ageless mountain yogi (subject to availability). Return back to Binsar and transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Hotel:
Club Mahindra Valley Resort or similar.

The small town of Jageshwar in the Kumaon hills of Uttar Pradesh has a complex of about 200 ancient and medieval temples. Most of these temples are dedicated to the various manifestations of Lord Shiva. The great temple complex is situated in a narrow and beautiful valley covered with Cedar trees. A continuous chain of snow capped mountains looms over the temples where silence reigns supreme and not even a leaf rustles, as though afraid to disturb the stillness.

Two streams Nandini and Surabhi flow down the hills and meet near the sacred spot. Dense grove of Cedar trees, perpetual verdure, and sweet murmur of the riverlets give a peculiar charm and sanctity to this place.

The idol at Jageshwar is considered to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (the most sacred shrines of Lord Shiva) in India, where thousands of Shiva devotees cometo offer prayers. The oldest shrine is of the 'Mrityunjaya' and the biggest shrine is of the'Dindeshwara'. A huge fair is every year at Jageshwar during the monsoons. After breakfast, leave for Nainital by surface (approx. 3 hrs).

Ethereal, the only word.........
Pratichi