Monday, 26 October 2015

Tadkeshwar - Uttarakhand

Tadkeshwar is a perfect weekend destination. To get there, you can take the Mussoorie Express from Delhi to Kotdwar and then hire a taxi or a shared jeep. A more interesting way to get there is by trekking from Lansdowne (about 40 km from Kotdwar), enjoying the white daisies blooming on the hillsides and drinking cups of sweet tea at the tiny hamlets on the way, chatting about the place and the weather with friendly locals. By road, Tadkeshwar is 36 km from Lansdowne hut if you have the temperament to walk, an interesting trek on a shorter route of approximately 15 km takes you to the old temple which is at 6,000 feet. On the road you find a few shops selling biscuits and chips. From there a gentle walk of 100 metres takes you to the temple complex, which is marked off by bells strung on ropes. Set in a verdant bowl in the middle of a lush green deodar forest, the temple has a compelling serenity. A small dharamshala right next to the temple can accommodate tourists keen on doing a night stay.


The main deity of Tadkeshwar is Lord Shiva and the temple accepts bell offerings for wishes that come true. Though its mythological draw is that Goddess Parvati is said to have prayed here and it is believed to be one of the ancient holy sites or siddhapitas, in terms of scenic beauty and silence Tadkeshwar can offer a lot to the atheist as well. 
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