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Picturesque Pithoragarh town is delight for
mountaineers, trekkers, adventure seekers,
botanists, pilgrims as well as sightseers. It is
an important halt on the famous Kailash Mansarovar
Yatra route. The rivers originating from the
Pithoragarh mountains are perfect for water
sports, while the lush jungles here teem with rich
variety of flora and fauna. |
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eastern most district of Uttarakhand popularly
called as 'Miniature Kashmir', shares
international boundary with China (Tibet) on the
north and Nepal on the east. The northern parts
are studded with majestic peaks like Nanda Devi
(east), Nanda Devi (west), Trishul, Nandakot,
Rajrambha, Panchachuli group etc. The alpine
meadows and glaciers below these majestic
mountains has made the district a virtual paradise
for nature lovers. |
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General
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Area |
7110 sq km |
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Total Population |
462,300 aprox. |
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Literacy |
76.48% |
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Places to Visit in Pithoragarh
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Pithoragarh Fort: |
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It is set atop a hill on the
outskirts of the town. The fort was built by the Gorkhas in
1789. |
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Kapileshwar Mahadev (3 kms):
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The cave temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva affords fine view of the Soar valley and lofty Himalayan
peaks. |
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Around Pithoragarh |
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Chandak (8 kms) : |
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The beautiful hill affords a fine
view of the Himalayas. The Manu Temple here is highly revered
by the locales. |
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Dhwaj Temple: |
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This famous shrine is
dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti and is 10 kms by road
and 4 kms on foot from Pithoragarh. It also commands a breath
taking view of the snow capped peaks. |
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Thal Kedar (16 kms) :
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This Shaivite pilgrim site is also
known for its scenic splendour. During the annual fair of
Shivratri large number of devotees flock to Thal Kedar. |
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Nakuleshwara (10 kms): |
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It is believed that
Nakuleshwara Temple was built by Nakul and Sahdev (two
brothers of Pandavas). The place is located at Athgaon
Shilling area. |
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Askot Sanctuary: |
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The scenic sanctuary 54 kms from
Pithoragarh nestles at a height of 5412 ft. in Kumaon
Himalayas and is popular among wildlife enthusiasts and nature
lovers. It is a safe haven for snow leopards, Himalayan black
bears, musk deers, snow cocks, tahra, bharals, mona/s, chirs,
koklas, pheasants and chukors. The lush sanctuary area dotted
with temples is also a fine place to view the beauty of the
Himalayas. |
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Jhulaghat : |
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This small town on the Indo-Nepal
border is named after a hanging bridge on the Kali river. One
can enter Nepal through this bridge. The small market here
deals in Nepali goods and other electronic items. |
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Chaukori Trekking Routes.
Following are the three popular trekking routes.
1. Chaukori - Berinag - Patal
Bhuwaneshwar - Gangolihat (3 days).
2. Chaukori - Kotbaniya -
Dharmghar - Gangolihat (3 days).
3. Chaukori - That - Pithoragarh
(2 days)
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How to reach Pithoragarh |
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By Air: |
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The nearest airport for
Pithoragarh is at Naini Saini (5 kms). However, the nearest
operational airport is at Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar. |
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By Rail:
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The nearest rail head is at
Tanakpur (151 kms) |
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By Road: |
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Pithoragarh is well connected by
road with important towns of the region and other states as
well. |
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Pithoragarh
Reservation Form
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