From Neem Karoli Baba to Golu Devta: The Twin Shrines of Kainchi Dham & Ghorakhal

Kainchi Dham is a famous ashram and pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, India, dedicated to the revered saint Neem Karoli Baba. Nestled in the Kumaon Hills near Nainital, it attracts devotees and spiritual seekers from around the world, including notable personalities like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Established in 1962, the ashram is known for its peaceful ambiance, spiritual energy, and the annual celebration on June 15th, which draws thousands of visitors. Devotees believe in the miraculous blessings of Neem Karoli Baba, and the temple complex provides a serene retreat for meditation and self-discovery amid lush greenery and mountains.

Detailed Day Wise Itinarary:

Day 1 Pantnagar Airport to Nainital (65 Kms/ 2 Hrs).

On arrival in Pantnagar Airport transfer to Kainchi Dham. Visit of kainchi dham – famous ashram of  Neem Karoli Maharaj Ji.Temple Darshan and attend evening aarti. If time permits visit Mall road, Naina Devi Temple. Overnight in Nainital.

Day 2 Kainchi dham-Kakrighat asharm-Bhumyiadhar ashram-Hanuman Garhi-Ghorakhal Temple.

Morning visit the famous temple of  Kainchi Ashram,- Popular Ashram of Neem Karoli Maharaji Ji devotees of Lord Hanuman. Attend Aarti in ashram. Visit to Kakrighat ashram of Neem Karoli Maharaj Ji -Kakrighat is situated on the road to Almora from Nainital near about 20 km from Kainchi ashram. A river flows along its eastern boundary.Neem Karoli Baba lived and meditated at this place.Here at Kakrighat, in 1890, during his travel to the Himalayas, Swami Vivekananda sat for meditation under a Pipal tree. Here he experienced the oneness of the universe, of the microcosm and macrocosm, and realized that in the microcosm of the body exist everything that is there in the entire universe.Visit to Bhumiyadhar ashram of Neem Karoli Maharaj Ji-The small ashram is located on the side of a steep hill with a beautiful view.Maharajji frequently stayed there.There are several stories about events that happened with Maharajji at this ashram. Maharajji often stayed at this ashram while Westerners were staying at Kainchi.This ashram has one very sweet Hanuman murti. It offers no lodgings.Visit Hanuman Garhi-Hanuman garhi temple or (Sankat Mochan Mandir at Januman Garh) is reportedly the first temple established by Neem Karoli Maharaj ji in 1951.Located 2 kms from Nanital this temple is on top of a ridge offering mesmerizing views. Visit Ghorakhal Temple (Bell Temple)-People from all over the region consider Golu Devta, the presiding deity of the temple, to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and ‘the God of Justice’. Golu Devta, the presiding deity of the temple is said to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and the temple is one of the main attractions in Ghorakhal.

Day 3 Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (65 Kms/ 2 Hrs).

Transfer from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport . Tour ends with happy memories…