Uttarakhand

Person Finder: Uttarakhand Floods 2013

The Destruction occurred in Uttarakhand government to help those in search of loved ones issued helpline numbers, which they can call up the information.

Uttarakhand: 0135-2710335 / 011-23710362 / 0135-2710334 / 0135-2710233

Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi and Chamoli: +919837134399, +919808151240

Pauri, Haridwar and Nainital: +919451901023, +91999779124

Almora, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh: +919634535758, +919456755206

Secretary, Uttarakhand Disaster Management: +919837542221

The Indian Army (Medical): 18001805558/18004190282/8009833388

Army (for pilgrims stranded in Joshimath): 0138922225

District Disaster Control Panel:

Almora - 05962237874, 9411378137

Pithoragarh - 05964228050, 9412079945

Haridwar - 01334223999, 9837352202

Bageshwar - 05963220197

Nainital - 05942231179, 9456714092

Udham Singh Nagar - 9410376808, 05944250719

For the people of Maharashtra helpline number :-

02222816625, 09869140663, 02222027990, 09818187793

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located at an altitude of  1004mt's Bageshwar is the headquarter of Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand. This place is famous for its temples, and is located at the confluence of the rivers Bhagirathi, Gomti and Saryu. Many of the temples of this area are centrally situated in the town.

This city has spiritual significance as it is believed to have received blessings of Lord Shiva. few of the popular temples of this town are Kalikka Temple, Durga Temple, Bagnath Temple, Ganga Mai Temple, Thingal Bhairav Temple, Hanuman Temple, Vaneshwar Temple, Bhairav Temple and many more.

Tourists can go for journey to Baijnath, which is  twenty six km from Bageshwar and home to temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Though the city of Bageshwar can be visited throughout the year, March is that the month that attracts many of tourists and saints because a fair is organised in this city during Shivratri.

The city of Bageshwar is surrounded by numerous tourist destinations like Suraj Kund, that is found located north of Bageshwar, and Agni Kund, that lies within the south. On the east falls the Bhileswar Mountains and also the west has the Nileshwar Mountains.

This place isn't solely known for its temples, except for the opportunities of trekking too. Trekkers, who shall move to the glaciers of Kafni, Pindari and Sundardunga, have to be compelled to enter the route via Bageshwar.

Since the culture of this place is predicated on faith, travellers are expected to wear acceptable garments. lightweight cotton garments ought to be worn in summer, when the temperature varies from 30⁰C to 40⁰C and heat woollen garments are needed throughout the winters, when the temperature falls to 10⁰ Celsius.