The Manaskhand Corridor Yatra in Uttarakhand is a spiritual journey that takes pilgrims through significant religious sites in the state. ‘Manaskhand Corridor Yatra’ to promote the historic temples of the Kumaon region will begin next week, organised by the Uttarakhand Tourism Department and Indian Railways.
Manaskhand Corridor Yatra
A seven-day, six-night vacation package is available for the Manaskhand Corridor Yatra, which visits the temples in Manaskhand. Authorities announced on Saturday that the ‘Manaskhand Corridor Yatra’, a campaign to promote the historic temples of the Kumaon region, will begin next week in partnership with the Indian Railways and the Uttarakhand tourism department. For the yatra, a special train would depart Pune on April 22 and go to Tanakpur in the Pithoragarh district.
As part of the travel package, the devotees will visit temples and other places of worship in Tanakpur, Champawat, Pithoragarh, and Almora. They will also receive an explanation of the mythological significance of these temples. The pilgrims’ itinerary includes stops at the temples of–
- Baleswar, Maneswar, and Mayawati in Champawat
- Jageswar and Golu devta at Chitai
- Hat Kalika
- Patal Bhubaneswar in Pithoragarh
- Nanda Devi, Kasar Devi, Katarmal in Almora
- Nanakmatta Sahib Gurudwara in Udham Singh Nagar
- Naina Devi temple in Nainital
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How To Travel?
The pilgrims will have to get off the train at Khatima, which is roughly one kilometre from Tanakpur, and be driven by road to the temples. A train will depart Pune on April 22 and arrive in Khatima on April 24. He further mentioned that on April 24, a second train carrying pilgrims will leave Pune and arrive in Khatima on April 26. Since Khatima has more hotels and other amenities than Tanakpur, it has been selected as the final stop.
This yatra holds immense significance to pay homage to the various manifestations of divinity, including Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu. Pilgrims undertake this journey with great devotion, seeking spiritual purification and blessings. The Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is indeed rich in cultural and religious heritage, with numerous temples dedicated to various deities.
The serene surroundings, ancient architecture, and spiritual ambience of these temples make them significant landmarks to worship and travel. So, are you heading here?
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