Chitai Golu Devta Temple in Almora

Know About Chitai Golu Devta Temple

Chitai temple is also known as Golu Devta Temple. Chitai Golu Devta temple houses a statue of God sitting on a horse with his weapon. Golu Devta is the God of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state of India and is their deity. Chitai Golu Devta temple is the most celebrated temple dedicated to the deity and is about 25km from the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. This temple is surrounded by a dense forest of Mimosa and Chir. Golu Devta is considered as an incarnation of Gaur Bhairav and is worshipped over the region. Golu Devta temple gives a positive vibe which gives this place more attractive and beautiful. Chitai temple is also famous for bells, it simply means that people who r coming here and make a wish while hanging bell there, which is very popular all over India. This temple has its own prestige and honored among all the temples in Almora city.

Main Highlights of Chitai Golu Devta Temple

Address: Golu Devta Temple, Chitai, SH-37, Almora, Uttarakhand
Open &close Timing: All day open Morning: 6 am to 12 pm and Evening: 5 pm to 10 pm
Entry Fees: It’s Free of cost
Exploration Time: 2hrs
Best time to Visit: March, April, May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov
Longitude and Latitude: 29°37’01.8″ N and 79°42’05.8″ E
Almora Weather: At Summers(12° to 28°C) & At Winters(2° to15°C)
Languages Spoken: kumaoni and Garhwali, Hindi
Famous For: Hill Station
Main Food: Peeli dal along with Basmati Rice, Aloo Puri and Aloo Tikki
How to reach: By Air, Train, and Road

History of Chitai Golu Devta Temple

Chitai temple was built by kings of the Chand Dynasty in the 12^th century. Golu Devta was also a general of the army of the Chand dynasty’s king Baj Bahadur (1638-1678). He is considered as a brave son, Historically, and a Katyuri king’s general. And also Champawat is considered as the origin of Golu Devta. Mother of the Golu Devta is believed to be the sister of two other local deities Harishchand Devjyun and Sem Devjyun and both these deities are regarded as uncles of Lord Golu Devta.

How to reach Chitai Golu Devta Temple in Almora

By Air

Pantnagar, the nearest airport to Almora city. And it is almost 127km from Almora city.

By Train

Kathgodam, the nearest railway station to Almora city and it’s approximately 90km from Almora city. Kathgodam is connected by rail directly from Delhi, Lucknow, and Dehradun.

By Road

Chitai Golu Temple is well connected through the road network. Road network is the best and easily available transport option from Delhi, Dehradun, and many more places. You can either drive to Chitai Golu Temple or hire a cab/taxi to reach the Chitai Golu temple from Delhi or any other nearby cities.

Nearby places around Chitai Golu Devta Temple in Almora

1. Zero PointZero Point

It is the most amazing view-point of Almora city and is located near the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.

2. Jageshwar Temple

Jageshwar Temple

It is located around 30 km from the center of Almora and historically, the Jageshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is amongst the cluster of 200 Hindu temples in Almora.

3. Katarmal Sun Temple

Katarmal Sun Temple

It is located 7km away from Almora city. It is considered one of the hidden gems of Almora city.

4. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the famous wildlife in the Uttarakhand state, which is located 33km away from the Almora city and is situated on top of the Jhandi Dhar Hills.

5. Kalimath

Kalimath

This temple is located at a distance of 3km from Almora city, It is known for the greenery that surrounds it.

Top Best Hotels in Almora city

Anant Rasa

Woods Resort

Imperial Heights Resort

Kasar Jungle Resort

Monan Binsar Resort

Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya Resort

Raj Rajeshwari

Hotel Shikhar

Hotel Himsagar

Sunita Hotels and Restaurent

Things to do in Almora city

Adventure:

You can do here Trekking, Rafting, and Camping.

For Trekking: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Trek
For Camping: Dwarahat Rooftop Camping
For Rafting: In Kali Sarada

Shopping:

You can visit here Lal Bazar. It is the heart of Almora with these colorful shops filled with bronze and brass wares, fines rabbit wool clothes and amazingly tasty sweets, and many more.

Other Activity:

You can explore the mall road of Almora. This is a very famous market in Almora because of its beauty and you can also found some unique handicraft work.
You can do sightseeing also.