Uttarakhand's Manaskhand Corridor Yatra: A Pilgrimage to Kumaon's Ancient Temples
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttarakhand's Manaskhand Corridor Yatra |
| Organized by | Uttarakhand tourism department in collaboration with the Indian Railways |
| Purpose | To popularize the ancient temples of the Kumaon region |
| Train Service | Dedicated train from Pune to Tanakpur in Pithoragarh district |
| Passenger Capacity | Over 600 pilgrims in two batches |
| Key Destinations | Temples in Tanakpur, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Almora, Udham Singh Nagar, and Nainital |
| Major Temples | Baleswar, Maneswar, Mayawati, Hat Kalika, Patal Bhubaneswar, Jageshwar, Golu Devta, Nanda Devi, Kasar Devi, Katarmal, Nanakmatta Sahib Gurudwara, Naina Devi |
| Kumaon Region | Comprises six districts: Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar |
| Historical Background | Known as Manaskhand and Kurmanchal; ruled by several Hindu dynasties; Kumaon division established in 1816 |
| State Formation | Uttarakhand carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000 |