Patal Bhuvaneshwar

Patal Bhuvaneshwar is magical place with several hidden and unexplored aspects to it. Located at an elevation of 1350m above the sea level, this place is tagged as a spiritual place renowned for its Shiva Temple cave.

The name of the place itself comes from two words meaning earth? And Gods of Universe?. Lying amidst the dense cover of oaks and cedars, this beautiful place has a lots of myths attached to it. The cave is said to be home of about 33 crore Gods and Goddesses. It is said that this place was discovered by the ruler of Sun Dynasty, King Rituparna. Do visit this place to explore the mystery attached to this place and enjoy the tranquility it offers.

How to reach Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Flight
The nearest airport to Patal Bhuvaneshwar is Pant Nagara almost 244 km away. Taxis can easily be availed from outside the airport to reach your destination.

Nearest Airport: Dehradun - 210 kms from Patal Bhuvaneshwar By Road: A well-maintained network of road and state owned and private bus services connect this quaint mystical town to many major cities of Kumaon Region as well as neighbouring states. Buses usually terminate as Pithoragarh, Lohaghat, Champawat and Tanakpur, etc. from where one can hire a taxi or ride the bus to reach the desired destination. By Train: Tanakpur serves as the nearest railway station to this small town located at a distance of 154 km. This station is well approached by many major cities of India such as Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata and Agra. Buses and taxis are easily available outside the station for a ride to Patal Bhuvaneshwar.

Commuting Within Patal Bhuvaneshwar:
Travelling within Patal Bhuvaneshwar is quite easy and can be done via taxis that are readily available. Since the one can explore the place in almost any time of year except monsoon, all you need to do is pack accordingly to the weather that prevails in the town at that time. Apart from that the trip to this mystic place is bound to be wonderful.

Best Time to Visit Patal Bhuvaneshwar:
Summer (April - June): This is the most advisable time to visit Patal Bhuvaneshwar, owing to the pleasant climate, and the cool ambience. This is also the peak season for the travellers aiming to make a visit to Patal Bhuvaneshwar.

Monsoon (July - September): This is the another good time for a visit to the site, although the hilly terrains of this area invite their own risks, especially the heavy rainfall, coupled with the possible danger of landslides and possible cloudbursts. This is the best time for the budget travellers, who can expect some good discounts.

Winter (October - March): This is the least advisable time for a trip to Patal Bhuvaneshwar. The area is hostile for a visit at this time, with temperatures dropping to as low as -15 degrees Celcius. The heavy snowfall also blocks the passages to Patal Bhuvaneshwar, thus making the visit close to fruitless.

Local Food and Cuisine of Patal Bhuvaneshwar
While one might not find many restaurants here, the handful of resorts and hotels that the area houses serve basic and popular cuisines and usually tend to be the only option for food here.

Places to visit in Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Berinag:
Berinag is a small place surrounded by hill on all sides. Originally known as Bedi-Nag, it houses about 9 temples all dedicated to Lord Nag or snakes, all worth watching.
Once known for its tea plantation and factory, this place is aid to be named after King Bedi Madhava. The town is all about mysteries and hidden beauty and must visit for the inquisitive travellers.

Patal Bhubaneswar Temple
An ancient temple belonging to 12th century was constructed under the Chand and Katyuri dynasty. Located in the center of the town, the entrance of the temple is guarded by two idols of Jai and Vijay both holding weapons in their hands.
The residing deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Hanuman. The carving on the roof of the temple shows the intricate designs and craftsmanship of old times. Temple of Chandika Devi also lies in the proximity to this temple.

Haat Kalika Temple
Located 13 km from Patal Bhuvaneshwar in Gangolihat, Hatt Kalika Temple was created by Adi Shankaracharya. The presiding deity of the temple is Mahakali Shaktipeeth and it is believed the idol of the goddess was shifter here from West Bengal.
Apart from the temple, this place also offers some mind blowing panoramic views of natures bounty.

Patal Bhuvaneshwar
One of the most mystical places, Patal Bhuvaneshwar Caves is a mesh of limestone in form of stalactites and stalagmites. These natural wonders resemble the tongue of Kali Bhairav, hairs of Lord Shiva, Aravati or Indra and many others.
In fact it is believed that every god resides in this fascinating cave, you have ever heard of. Worshipping at this place is considered equivalent to going on all Char Dham of the Uttarakhand.