As we know uttrakhand is known as “Devbhoomi” because of many hindu pilgrimage sites. Shri Someshwar mahadev temple is also one of the hindu temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple is a small temple situated in the beautiful Someshwar Valley in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. Someshwar valley consist of small village surrounded by lush greenery and calm environment.The valley lies on the banks of two rivers, kosi and sai and the entire region is considered holy owing to the devotion for Lord Shiva .
History of Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple
The Someshwar Mahadev Temple was constructed by the founder of chand dynasty, Raja Som Chand. The name of the temple comprises of the combination of names –Raja Ram Chand and Maheshwar.
The temple is carved with stones and has a calming atmosphere around it.The sounds of the bells ,the smells of incense sticks, and the beautiful sight of the hills in front of you is enough to feel a sense of peace in your mind.
Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple Famous for
On Shivratri, a grand fair is held at the temple where devotees of Lord Shiva gather in huge crowd to worship and seek his blessings. Visiting Someshwar Temple during this time offers a joyful experience. On the occasion of Shivratri you can see a huge crowd enjoying the fair. Many shops were established to attract the crowd. This fair attract the tourist in large number.
How to reach Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple
Someshwar Mahadev temple is located just 12 km from the hill station of kausani, a place in Almora. You can take different mode of transportation to reach Shri Someshwar Mahadev temple.
By Air
To reach Shri Someshwar Mahadev temple by air, the nearest airport is at pantnagar. The distance of the temple from the airport is 168km.
By Rail
To reach Shri Someshwar Mahadev temple by train, the nearest railway station is at kathgodam. The distance of the temple from the railway station is 134km.
By road
Someshwar is located at a distance of about 11km from kausani. By road you can use public transport or your personal vehicle to reach Someshwar Mahadev temple and enjoy the nature’s beauty with beautiful locations.
Location
Shri Someshwar Mahadev temple is located in Almora district of uttrakhand in Someshwar valley.
Near by places to visit in Almora
There are some famous places near Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple to visit in Almora.
Katarmal sun temple
Deer park Almora
Kasar devi temple
Best time to visit Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple
The best time to visit shri someshwar mahadev temple is March, April, May, June, September, October, November. Monsoon is considered to be the unsafe for travelling in mountains because of heavy rainfall and heavy landslides occur in monsoons.
Hotels near Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple
There are some of the hotels near Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple in Almora.
1 Hotel Sagar
2 Suman Royal Resort
3 Chevron Eco Lodge
4 Krishna Mount View
Travel tips for Shri Someshwar Mahadev Temple
1.Mobiles and cameras are not allowed inside the temple.
2.Remove your footwear outside the temple..
3Drinking and smoking are not allowed inside the temple.
4 Do not make noise inside the temple.
5 Make sure you do not throw the garbage on the floor of temple.
6 Make sure your Prasad don’t lie on the floor of the temple.
