Pithoragarh Hill Station Uttarakhand

Places to See in Pithoragarh

Chandak: Chandak is a hill and located at a distance of 8 km from pithoragarh and a small trek situated an the north side of the soar valley. The mostamanu Temple is also found here from 2 km away . This temple is attract to the lots of visitors during the August and September when a fair is organised here.

Pithoragarh Fort: This fort was built in 1789 by Chandak king and reconstructed by the Gorkhas. This fort is located on the top of the hill near to the pithoragarh town and offered some scenic views of the surrounding valley. Located at a distance of 7 km from from Pithoraghar and famous as a historical architecture. Pithoraghar has many attraction and the fort is one of them.

Munsiyari: A small and glorious town and located at a distance of 127 km from Pithoragarh. It is offers of wild flowres, lake and other raw from of nature. It is also to be the gateway to Himalayans.

Arjuneswar Temple: The temple Arjuneswar is located at a distance 10 km to the west of pithoragarh town. This is believed that the temple is built by Arjuna of the pandavas. The temple has dedicated to Lord Shiva. Arjuneswar temple is situated at a heigh of 6000ft. One can visit any time to the temple but thr brst time is April to July.

Askot Sanctuary: The sanctuary heaven for wildlife lovers, and offered wide range of flora and fauna. This sanctary is located at height of 5412 m and at a distanceof 54 km from pithoragarh. You can find animals like - Chirs, Pheasants, Koklas, Bharals, Himalayan Black bear, musk deers, chukors, and snow leopards.

Gangolihat: This is a small hill town. Gangolihat is famous for hosting the Shakti peethas of Goddess kali. It is a very small town located near the Patal Bhuvneshhwar. This is the place where true worship and natural wonders are found. The small town is loved by Devotees and travelers and offered a wonderful wide views of Himalayans. Gangolihat is located at a distance of 76 km away from Pithoragarh.

Naini Saini Airport: This Airport is situated in a beautiful city of Pithoragarh. This Airport is also known as Pithoragarh Airport. This Airport is constructed in 1991. Now Currently Government of Uttarakhand is operating this Airport.

Thal Kedar: Thal Kedar is dedicated to Lord Shiva and located at an elevation of 880 meters above the sea level. This is the place famous for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The location is offered some realy view of of the valley. This place is attract to the tourist during the festival of Shivratri every year. Situated at a distance of 16 km from Pithoragarh.

Ralam Glacier: This is the one of the major Himalayan Glaciers and located at an altitude of approximately 2300 meters above the sea level. This glaciers is one of the famous trek route in Uttarakhand and attracts several tourist each year. Height of the trek is 3900 meter above the sea level and this trek is covered in 10 days.

Dhwaj Temple: This temple is surrounding by majestic Himalayas and the Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti. Dhwaj Temple is located at a distance of 10 km from Pithoragarh at an altitude of 2100 meters above the sea level. The place is known as the home of Snow leopards and Himalayan black bears. Offered majestic views of the snow capped Himalayan.

Nakuleshwar Temple: The temple is a well known religious site located close to Pithoraghar. Situated at a distance of 4 km from Pithraghar and 2 km from village Shiling. The temple has around 38 images of God and Goddess includes Shiv-Parvati, Uma- Vasudev, Surya, Nauvarge, Mahishasur Mardini, vaman and Nardisng. The all images are made of stones. The temple was built by pandav brothers Nakul and Sahdev and dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Situated at a distance of 3 km from Pithoraghar. Kapileshwar Mahadev Tempel is locatedd near Takaura and Takari village of Pithoraghr. According to the legend a great sage was meditate at this palce named Kapil.

Excursions

Rameshwar Ghat: It is lies on the confluence of the Ramganga and Saryu River and Situated at a distance of 36 km from Pithoragarh. There are two major temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Rama. A fair is held here on the day of Makar Sankranti.

Champawat: Situated at a distance of 72 km from Pithoraghar with at an elevation of 1615 mts above the sea level. It was the ancient capital of Chand Dynasty and believed that the place is kurmavtar of Lord Vishnu. Offered rich flora and fauna and also an ideal spot for bird watching. The place is surrounding by Nepal on the east.

Patal Bhuvneshwar: Patal Bhuvneshwar is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated at a distance of 91 km from Pithoraghar. You can see many rocks having various shapes and figures which resembles many gods and goddess. It is believed that the cave is the home of thousands God and Goddess. Especialy on the day of Shivratri thousand of tourist visit the cave every year.

Abbott Mount: Abbott Mount remains covered with the sheet of Snow during the Winter season and situated at an elevation of 2019 mts above the sea level. Abbott mount is located far from the Hustale and Bustale of the city and 13 cottages spread over the hills. Situated at a distance of 56 km from pithoraghar, Offered the majestic view of snow capped peaks of himalayan and glorious view of the surrounding.

Jauljibi: Situated at a distance of 68 km from Pithoraghar and located at the confluence of Gori and Kali River. A fair is held here in the month of November which attract the devotees from Different places. The people of Nepal are visit the place during this fair.

Dharchula: Dharchula is an important destination of Kumaon Region as the route to Kailash Mansarover and Chota Kailash yatra. situated at a distance of 85 km from Pithoraghar district. Dharchula is situated on the border of Pithoragarh.

Ashok Sanctuary: Located baout 54 km from Pithoraghar at an elevation of 5412 ft above the sea level. Ashok Sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna but also offered the charming vistas of Nature's beauty. one can see animals like Bharals, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black bears, Chirs, Koklas, Pheasants, musk deers, snow cocks, Tahra and chukors.

Gangolihat: Gangolihat is a small charming hill station, Situated at a distance of 77 km from Pithoraghar at an elevation of 1800 mts above the sea level. There is an ancient and famous temple situated, dedicated to Goddess kali and one of the importance religoius center of Kumaon region. Surrounding with the nature beauty, splended views of snow capped peak of himalayan, Greenery and forests. The famous temple 'Patal Bhuvneshwar' is situated at a distance of 14 km from Gangolihat.

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How to reach Pithoragarh

By Air: Pantnagar is the nearest airport to Pitoragarh situated at a distance of 241kms from pithoragarh. Pantnagar Airport is well conected by motorable road with Pithoragarh. The Airport is well conected to Delhi airport with daily easily flights. Naini Saini Airport is only 5 km from Pithoragarh.

By Train: Tanakpur is the nearest Railway station situated at a distance of 138km from pithoragarh. Taxis and Buses are easily available to Pithoragarh from Tanakpur. Tanakpur is well connected by railway netwokr with major destination of india.

By Road: Buses are available from ISBT Anand Vihar too Pithoragarh. The city is well connected by motorable road with all major destination of india. Pithoragarh is connected with National Highway.