Bigul is a beautiful hidden destination thatoffers a stunning view of the Himalayas – from majestic Nanda Devi to thegorgeous Panchachuli peaks. Perched at an elevation of 2,000 meters, the tinyhamlet of Bigul is enveloped with lush greenery in the form of pine andrhodenderon trees.
The sunset view from the vantage is another perk of visitingthis village. The village gets its name from ‘bugle’ – a simple brassinstrument used by Britishers during the colonial era to signal the villagers to congregate at a single place and pay their lagaan (taxes).
Dholinaag Temple: Located at Bigul, Dholinag is a revered Shiva temple that is visited by locals as well as villagers from nearby villages. The temple is situated atop a hill at Bigul.
Bigul Village is located in near Bageshwar ( Bageshwar-Munsiyari road on NH 309A).
The quaint hamlet of Bigul is situated 32 kms from Bageshwar town. Tourists can reach Bigul via road when travelling from Bageshwar towards Pithoragarh on NH 309A. It is well connected with cities like Dehradun, Nainital, Bareilly and Pithoragarh. Nearest railway station to Bigul is at Kathgodam (212 kms) while the nearest airport is located at Pantnagar, some 238 kms away.
Bigul Village is popular place for following activities/ interests - Village Tourism.
