Pithoragarh, or Sour, at an altitude of 1,650 meters lies 151 km away from Tanakpur. A fantastic view of majestic peaks-Nanda Devi East, Nanda Devi West, Trisul, Hardeol, Nandakhat, Rajrambha, Bambadhura, and the Panchchuli group amongst others is a delightful scene from here.
The district of Pithoragarh, bordering Tibbet and Nepal, is a treasure house of attractions for visitors, mountaineers, tourists, iconologists and the religious minded.
The town, located in midst of an extensive valley, has many remnants of historic fortifications dating back to the time of Chand Rajas of Kumaon. Pithoragarh, the headquarter-town of the district of very name, is located in...
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It is situated amidst the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand. it is a quite and calm place and ideal destination if you want to enjot the solitude at this place. it is situated on the bank of Bhagirathi river, on the way to Gangotri. it is Situated at a height of 7,860 ft (2,620 mtrs.) from sea level and is just 73 kms from Uttarkashi. 30 kms ahead of Harsil lies the Gangotri National Park which spreads over 1,553 square kms. This place is blessed with lush green grassy terrains, blue sky and white water stream which makes this place a heaven like experience for the tourists. One can visit Wilson cottage that was built in 1964, Sat tal, the cluster of seven lake or be a bit...
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Hat Kalika temple is situated amidst deodar forests, the Janhavi Naula (a covered spring) and temple complex. Twice a year in Chaitra and Ashuj on the eight day of the Navratras, a large fair is held at the Kalika temple.
Adi Guru Shankaracharya had established this temple as one of the 108 Shakti Peeths. The area gives a feeling of strength and spiritualism and thus si a favourite tourist spot. Among the Shakti Peeths, the most popular is this temple of Kalika. It is seen with a body beneath its right foot. Close ot the idol is the idol of...
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Gangolihat is situated at the point, where the old Pithoragarh-Almora foot path meets with the new Ghat-Bageshwar motor road. In our ancient literature Gangolihat, which lies between the rivers Saryu and Ramganga, is referred to as Gangawali and is, today, the centre of the Gangoli region.
Gangolihat, at a distance of 82 km from Pithoragarh and 35 km from Chaukori, is called Hat. Close to the PWD Rest House is a temple dedicated to Kali, the priests of which make the usual boast that the ground is ever moist with the blood of goats and...
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The Fort : At a distance of 300 meters from the main town stands the beautiful hill fort of Pithoragarh. The government building are housed in this hill fort. The fort was built by the Gorkhas who took over the town in 1789.
Chandak Hill :...