Jayanti Shakti Peeth
Jayanti Shakti Peeth10 km by bus and 4 km on foot, this place commands a panoramic view of the majestic snow peaks of the north. It is also well known for the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti, Dhwaj is at an elevation of 2100 m above sea level. Dhwaj is about 18 Kms from Pithoragarh, Assam. Adorned by mountains, forests and a river, Jayanti is a Quiet little village 11 km. away from Alipurduar. Tall forests of sal, segun, simul, palash and sirish trees hide the mountains and sky, while the sparkling Jayanti River flows beneath. Though normally accessible, the pathways may become difficult to negotiate during the monsoon. A two-hour trek takes one to the top of a hill where there is a Sati Temple. There is also a Mahakam Temple in three adjacent caves. In the first cave there are idols of the BrahmaVishnu-Maheshwar trinity, in the second there is one of Lord Shiva, and in the third, that of goddess Mahakali.