Situated around 99 kms from Nainital and 35 kms from Almora, Jageshwar is one of the most important religious places for Hindus in Kumaun and is believed to be the abode of one of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas'. It is even mentioned in the gre at epic of 'Mahabharata'. The great temple complex is situated in a narrow and beautiful valley covered with cedar trees. Two streams Nandini and Surabhi flow down the hills and meet near the sacred spot. Dense grove of cedar trees, perpetual verdure, and the sweet murmur of rivulets give a peculiar charm and sanctity to this place. There are 124 temples and hundreds of magnificent statues of exquisite craftsmanship. The oldest shrine is of the 'Mrityunjaya' and the biggest shrine is of the 'Dindeshwara'. During the monsoons there is a huge fair held every year at Jageshwar.