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'''Vijaypur''' ({{Lang-hi|विजयपुर}}), officially known as '''Bijaypur''' is a [[hill station]] and village situated in [[Bageshwar district]] in the state of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. It is located at a distance of 30&nbsp;km from [[Bageshwar]] and 5&nbsp;km from [[Kanda, Uttarakhand|Kanda]]; admist dense Pine Forests on the [[National Highway 309A (India)|Bageshwar-Chaukori Highway]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Budhwar|first1=Prem K.|title=The call of the mountains : Uttrakhand explored|date=2010|publisher=Har-Anand Publications|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788124115299|page=90|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=VWuAZvAuTIQC|accessdate=13 May 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Vijaypur {{!}} Uttarakhand|url=http://ukuttarakhand.com/places-to-visit/bageshwar/vijaypur/|website=ukuttarakhand.com|accessdate=13 May 2017}}</ref>
'''Vijaypur''' ({{Lang-hi|विजयपुर}}), officially known as '''Bijaypur''' is a [[hill station]] and village situated in [[Bageshwar district]] in the state of [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. It is located at a distance of 30&nbsp;km from [[Bageshwar]] and 5&nbsp;km from [[Kanda, Uttarakhand|Kanda]]; admist dense Pine Forests on the [[National Highway 309A (India)|Bageshwar-Chaukori Highway]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Budhwar|first1=Prem K.|title=The call of the mountains : Uttrakhand explored|date=2010|publisher=Har-Anand Publications|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788124115299|page=90|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VWuAZvAuTIQC|accessdate=13 May 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Vijaypur {{!}} Uttarakhand|url=http://ukuttarakhand.com/places-to-visit/bageshwar/vijaypur/|website=ukuttarakhand.com|accessdate=13 May 2017}}</ref>


It is situated at an altitude of 2050m, and is known for its panoramic views of snow-capped [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] peaks like [[Trisul]], [[Nanda Devi]] and Nanda Kot.<ref name="goyal" /> The ''Dhaulinag Temple'', situated in vijaypur is among the 8 prominent Nag temples of Kumaun, the others being [[Berinag]], Kalinag, Feninag, Karkotaknag, Pinglenag, Kharharinag and Athgulinag.
It is situated at an altitude of 2050m, and is known for its panoramic views of snow-capped [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] peaks like [[Trisul]], [[Nanda Devi]] and Nanda Kot.<ref name="goyal" /> The ''Dhaulinag Temple'', situated in vijaypur is among the 8 prominent Nag temples of Kumaun, the others being [[Berinag]], Kalinag, Feninag, Karkotaknag, Pinglenag, Kharharinag and Athgulinag.
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===Dhaulinag temple===
===Dhaulinag temple===
Dhaulinag temple is situated at the top of the Vijaypur Mountain.<ref>{{cite news|title=महिलाओं ने निकाली कलशयात्रा|url=http://www.amarujala.com/uttarakhand/bageshwar/women-dhauli-nag-temple-urn-extracted-trip-hindi-news|accessdate=13 May 2017|publisher=Amar Ujala|date=23 April 2015|location=Bageshwar|language=hi}}</ref> The temple is located at walking distance from Vijaypur, and is visited by devotees mainly during Navratri. Panchmi Mela is a very famous festival celebrated over here.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhauli Nag Temple in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand|url=http://www.discoveredindia.com/uttarakhand/attractions/temples/dhauli-nag-temple.htm|website=www.discoveredindia.com|accessdate=13 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Śarmā|first1=Devīdatta|title=Linguistic history of Uttarākhaṇḍa|publisher=Vishveshvaranand Vedic Research Institute|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=hAIuAAAAMAAJ|language=en}}</ref>
Dhaulinag temple is situated at the top of the Vijaypur Mountain.<ref>{{cite news|title=महिलाओं ने निकाली कलशयात्रा|url=http://www.amarujala.com/uttarakhand/bageshwar/women-dhauli-nag-temple-urn-extracted-trip-hindi-news|accessdate=13 May 2017|publisher=Amar Ujala|date=23 April 2015|location=Bageshwar|language=hi}}</ref> The temple is located at walking distance from Vijaypur, and is visited by devotees mainly during Navratri. Panchmi Mela is a very famous festival celebrated over here.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhauli Nag Temple in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand|url=http://www.discoveredindia.com/uttarakhand/attractions/temples/dhauli-nag-temple.htm|website=www.discoveredindia.com|accessdate=13 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Śarmā|first1=Devīdatta|title=Linguistic history of Uttarākhaṇḍa|publisher=Vishveshvaranand Vedic Research Institute|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hAIuAAAAMAAJ|language=en}}</ref>


===Tea gardens===
===Tea gardens===
The tea estate at Vijaypur was set up by the [[British Raj|British]] in the twentieth Century.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Sati|first1=Vishwambhar Prasad|title=Towards Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountain Regions|date=2014|publisher=Springer|location=Cham|isbn=9783319035338|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=qD-3BAAAQBAJ|accessdate=13 May 2017|language=en}}</ref> Much later, the estate was acquired by Vijay Lal Shah, a Gujarati trader, who self-importantly renamed the town after himself.
The tea estate at Vijaypur was set up by the [[British Raj|British]] in the twentieth Century.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Sati|first1=Vishwambhar Prasad|title=Towards Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountain Regions|date=2014|publisher=Springer|location=Cham|isbn=9783319035338|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qD-3BAAAQBAJ|accessdate=13 May 2017|language=en}}</ref> Much later, the estate was acquired by Vijay Lal Shah, a Gujarati trader, who self-importantly renamed the town after himself.


==Transport==
==Transport==
Vijaypur is located on the [[National Highway 309A (India)|NH 309A]] at a distance of 30&nbsp;km from Bageshwar<ref>{{cite book|last1=Maiṭhāṇī|first1=Vācaspati|title=Gaṛhavāla Himālaya kī deva saṃskr̥ti: eka sāmājika adhyayana|publisher=Gāndhī Hindustānī Sāhitya Sabhā|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AksqAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=13 May 2017|language=hi}}</ref> and 5&nbsp;km from [[Kanda, Uttarakhand|Kanda]]. Share-Taxis are available from Vijaypur towards the nearby towns of [[Kanda, Uttarakhand|Kanda]], Kotmunya and [[Chaukori|Udiyari bend]]. Buses run by [[Uttarakhand Transport Corporation]] and K.M.O.U connect it to cities of [[Bageshwar]], [[Almora]], [[Berinag]] and [[Delhi]]. It lies on the route of Kailash Mansarovar.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Chamaria|first1=Pradeep|title=Kailash Manasarovar on the Rugged Road to Revelation|date=1996|publisher=Abhinav Publications|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788170173366|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=kMyL80uBsEUC|accessdate=13 May 2017|language=en}}</ref>
Vijaypur is located on the [[National Highway 309A (India)|NH 309A]] at a distance of 30&nbsp;km from Bageshwar<ref>{{cite book|last1=Maiṭhāṇī|first1=Vācaspati|title=Gaṛhavāla Himālaya kī deva saṃskr̥ti: eka sāmājika adhyayana|publisher=Gāndhī Hindustānī Sāhitya Sabhā|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AksqAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=13 May 2017|language=hi}}</ref> and 5&nbsp;km from [[Kanda, Uttarakhand|Kanda]]. Share-Taxis are available from Vijaypur towards the nearby towns of [[Kanda, Uttarakhand|Kanda]], Kotmunya and [[Chaukori|Udiyari bend]]. Buses run by [[Uttarakhand Transport Corporation]] and K.M.O.U connect it to cities of [[Bageshwar]], [[Almora]], [[Berinag]] and [[Delhi]]. It lies on the route of Kailash Mansarovar.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Chamaria|first1=Pradeep|title=Kailash Manasarovar on the Rugged Road to Revelation|date=1996|publisher=Abhinav Publications|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788170173366|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kMyL80uBsEUC|accessdate=13 May 2017|language=en}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 12:13, 16 August 2019

Vijaypur
विजयपुर
Bijaypur
Hill Station
Vijaypur is located in Uttarakhand
Vijaypur
Vijaypur
Location in Uttarakhand, India
Vijaypur is located in India
Vijaypur
Vijaypur
Vijaypur (India)
Coordinates: 29°50′N 79°55′E / 29.84°N 79.92°E / 29.84; 79.92
Country India
StateUttarakhand
DistrictBageshwar
Named forVijay Lal Shah
Area
 • Total1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
2,050 m (6,730 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total89
 • Density89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Sanskrit
 • SpokenKumaoni
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
263640[3][4]
Telephone code059628
Vehicle registrationUK 02
Websiteuk.gov.in

Vijaypur (Hindi: विजयपुर), officially known as Bijaypur is a hill station and village situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located at a distance of 30 km from Bageshwar and 5 km from Kanda; admist dense Pine Forests on the Bageshwar-Chaukori Highway.[5][6]

It is situated at an altitude of 2050m, and is known for its panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot.[1] The Dhaulinag Temple, situated in vijaypur is among the 8 prominent Nag temples of Kumaun, the others being Berinag, Kalinag, Feninag, Karkotaknag, Pinglenag, Kharharinag and Athgulinag.

Places of interest

Pine forests around Dhaulinag Temple

Dhaulinag temple

Dhaulinag temple is situated at the top of the Vijaypur Mountain.[7] The temple is located at walking distance from Vijaypur, and is visited by devotees mainly during Navratri. Panchmi Mela is a very famous festival celebrated over here.[8][9]

Tea gardens

The tea estate at Vijaypur was set up by the British in the twentieth Century.[10] Much later, the estate was acquired by Vijay Lal Shah, a Gujarati trader, who self-importantly renamed the town after himself.

Transport

Vijaypur is located on the NH 309A at a distance of 30 km from Bageshwar[11] and 5 km from Kanda. Share-Taxis are available from Vijaypur towards the nearby towns of Kanda, Kotmunya and Udiyari bend. Buses run by Uttarakhand Transport Corporation and K.M.O.U connect it to cities of Bageshwar, Almora, Berinag and Delhi. It lies on the route of Kailash Mansarovar.[12]

Gallery

  • Dhaulinag Temple
    Dhaulinag Temple
  • Vijaypur after Snowfall
    Vijaypur after Snowfall
  • Tea Gardens, Vijaypur
    Tea Gardens, Vijaypur
  • Milestone on NH 309A at Vijaypur
    Milestone on NH 309A at Vijaypur
  • View from Vijaypur
    View from Vijaypur

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Goyal, Ashutosh. RBS Visitors Guide INDIA - Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand Travel Guide. Data and Expo India Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 9789380844794.
  2. ^ Bijaypur Population - Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
  3. ^ "Pin Code of Vijaypur in Uttarakhand". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Pin Code: VIJAIPUR, BAGESHWAR, UTTARAKHAND, India, Pincode.net.in". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  5. ^ Budhwar, Prem K. (2010). The call of the mountains : Uttrakhand explored. New Delhi: Har-Anand Publications. p. 90. ISBN 9788124115299. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Vijaypur | Uttarakhand". ukuttarakhand.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  7. ^ "महिलाओं ने निकाली कलशयात्रा" (in Hindi). Bageshwar: Amar Ujala. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  8. ^ "Dhauli Nag Temple in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand". www.discoveredindia.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  9. ^ Śarmā, Devīdatta. Linguistic history of Uttarākhaṇḍa. Vishveshvaranand Vedic Research Institute.
  10. ^ Sati, Vishwambhar Prasad (2014). Towards Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountain Regions. Cham: Springer. ISBN 9783319035338. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  11. ^ Maiṭhāṇī, Vācaspati. Gaṛhavāla Himālaya kī deva saṃskr̥ti: eka sāmājika adhyayana (in Hindi). Gāndhī Hindustānī Sāhitya Sabhā. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  12. ^ Chamaria, Pradeep (1996). Kailash Manasarovar on the Rugged Road to Revelation. New Delhi: Abhinav Publications. ISBN 9788170173366. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
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