Our guides to places near Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Jageshwar Dham
A valley of ancient stone temples in deodar forest
Bagwal Mela, Devidhura
Eight minutes of shields, flying fruit and faith in the hills of Champawat
Champawat
The old Chand capital, with carved temples, Golu Devta and Corbett's tiger tale
Almora
The old Chand capital on a horseshoe ridge, with sweets, temples and snow views
Mukteshwar
A quiet Kumaon hilltop with an old Shiva temple and a wall of snow peaks
Munsiyari
Wake up to the five Panchachuli peaks at the end of the road in Kumaon
Places around Patal Bhuvaneshwar
| Place | Distance | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangolihat (Haat Kalika temple) | ≈ 14 km | Revered Kali temple linked to the Kumaon Regiment | All year |
| Berinag | ≈ 20 km | Tea-garden town with peak views | Oct - Jun |
| Chaukori | ≈ 35-38 km | Ridge with tea gardens and a wide Himalayan view | Oct - Jun |
| Munsiyari | ≈ 130 km | High village facing Panchachuli | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
Where to stay
Chaukori
Best viewsResorts and KMVN stay among tea gardens, with sunrise over the peaks.
Good
- Views
- Quiet
Keep in mind
- 45-60 min drive
Best for: Couples, families
Gangolihat and Berinag
Closest townsSimple hotels and homestays near the cave.
Good
- Close
- Cheaper
Keep in mind
- Basic rooms
Best for: Pilgrims
