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Hill Station - Pithoragarh
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 Pithoragath
is the easternmost district
of Uttaranchal. Bound
by Tibet in the north
and Nepal in the east,
it is strategically an
important location. Pithoragarh
is in the inner Himalayas
at a height of 1,851 meters
in a spectacular valley,
called “Little Kashmir”
The pilgrim route to Kailash-
Mansarovar (a mountain
and lake highly revered
by the Hindus), traverses
through this region.
The district
of Pithoragarh was carved
out of the district of
Almora. On the south,
Pithoragarh district touches
the Tarai area of Nainital.
Pithoragarh has many temples
and ruined forts to testify
to its erstwhile position
as a stronghold of the
Chand rulers.
Pithoragarh
is gateway to the marvelous
Milan Glacier, Chota Kailash
and Namik. The strategic
importance of the Pithoragarh
lies in the fact that
six passes to Tibet are
in this district. Pithoragarh
is famous for its cultural-religious
fairs. The Valley about
8 km in length and 5 km
in breadth, resembles
Kashmir valley on a miniature
scale.
Tourist
attractions in Pithoragarh
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Pithoragarh area:
Baleshwar
: Baleshwar is
76 kilometers
from Pithoragarh on the
Tanakpur road. Its temples
are the best examples
of hill architecture.
They were constructed
by the early Chand rajas
in the 8th century. At
Gangolihat, 77 kilometers
from Pithoragarh, is a
Shakti peeth established
by Adi Shankaracharya.
Lohaghat : About
62 km from Pithoragarh,
is Lohaghat,
an important historical
center. About 2 km from
here one can visit Abbot
Mount and Mayawati. Abbot
Mount is noted for its
exceptional view of the
northern hill ranges.
Chandak : Chandak,
7 km from Pithoragarh,
is a beautiful location,
commanding a panoramic
view of the Pithoragarh
valley. It is 1.830 meters
in altitude. An important
fair is held at the Mostmanu
temple in August.
Dhwaj : Dhwaj,
28 km from Pithoragarh,
commands a wide view of
the majestic snow-peaks
of the north. It is also
important for temples
devoted to Lord Shiva
and Maa Jayanti.
Champawat : Champawat,
76 km from Pithoragarh,
was once the capital of
Chand Rajas, whose fort
now houses a government
office, the town has many
architecturally beautiful
temples.
Punyagiri : Punyagiri
is at a distance of 20
km from Tanakpur. Punyagiri
temple, devoted to Maa
Punyagiri, atop a rocky
pinnacle is a noted pilgrimage.
Shiva temple
: The Shiva temple
at Rameshwarghat, 36 km
from Pithoragarh, at the
confluence of Ramganga
and Sarju rivers is held
in great reverence.
Thal Kedar : At
a distance of 15 kms.
From Pithoragarh, this
place is of much religions
importance. A large fair
is held every year during
Shivaratri.
Dharchula : 96
kms. From Pithoragarh,
on the banks of river
Kali, it's a transit pint,
to Kailash Mansarover
and Adi Kailash. It's
a major wool and woolen
products center.
Pithoragarh-Adventure
Sports
One can enjoy rafting
and canoeing at areas
close to Pithoragarh.
There are also possibilities
for hang-gliding and other
adventure sports. Khaliya
Top and Batulidhar are
perfect was skiing and
other sports. Trout fishing
can be enjoyed at the
rivers in the district.
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