Bateshwar

The name Bateshwar appears to have been derived from Vatesahwarnath, one of the many names of Lord Shiva who is the presiding deity of this pilgrim town.

Flanked by the holy Yamuna, Bateshwar has a plethora of temples, once totaling to 101. Out of these 42 temples still stand here.

The beauty of this pilgrim town is its long line of Ghats dotted with a series of temples. The pilgrim town finds references in old scriptures like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Matsya Puyran etc.

From 8th century to 17th century, it remained an important town under the Maratha, Chandela and Bhadawar kings.

On arrival lunch and later transfer to the camps.

Bateshwar is also famous for its annual Cattle Fair, which is now almost four centuries old. It is held at Bateshwar today also at the same site which was earmarked by King Badan Singh for the fair. It is the biggest and the most spectacular cattle fair of northern India. Evening take part in the grand fair and leisure withess the sale-purchase of elephants, camels, oxen, horses, cows and goats etc. in the “Fair along with other rural amusements. visit Shiva Arti later cultural Shows focusing the Brij culture that includes " Makhan Chor Lila " (The act of stealing the butter by Lord Krishna), Mohan Rass” (Romance of Lord Krishna with Brij girls) and other famous plays Overnight at Bateshwar.