Uttarakhand · North
Baleshwar Temple, Champawat
Baleshwar Temple
Baleshwar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, situated within city of Champawat in Uttarakhand, India. Built by the rulers of the Chand dynasty, Baleshwar Temple is a marvelous symbol of stone carving. It is believed to have been built in 13th century AD (1390 AD) by Garud Gyan Chand. Uday Chand started reconstruction work for this temple between 1420 and 1421 AD. Hari Chand, who reigned from 1423 AD to 1427 AD, completed the reconstruction work on the temple as per a copperplate inscription (dated 1423 AD) at the temple.
Art & Architecture
- Chand-dynasty stone carving, rebuilt across three reigns
- Copperplate inscription of 1423 CE recording the completion
Best Season
Festivals
Maha Shivaratri fair
Journeys Featuring This Temple
Planning your visit
Nearby
Guesthouses and dharamshalas near the temple often take walk-ins. Confirm a single-occupancy rate when you call.
- Him Darshan Cottage84 m
From Overture Maps — not verified by us (2026-08-10)
- Hotel Ranjeet Palace84 m
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- Hotel Mount View101 m
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- Hotel Lakshwila Resort146 m
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- Hotel Sea Hawk383 m
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- Chuka Riverside Lodge406 m
From Overture Maps — not verified by us (2026-08-10)
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Sources
Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as “Group of Baleshwar Temples”, Champawat, Champawat.