Jageshwar Temple

Jageshwar is a very famous temple and is known as the abode of 12 jyotirlings. It is also known as the temple town. It has over 124 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated at an elevation of 1870metres above the sea level and at a distance of 37kms from Almora. Jageshwar is an important tourist destination of Kumaon and receives thousands of visitors every year. This temple is believed to carry the Nagesh Jyotir linga of the twelve Jytoirlingas present in the country.

Most of the temples have stone lingams and very impressive stone images around the altar. A carved doorway leads to the sanctum. There is a tall shikhara surmounted by a capstone and a kalasha crown.