State - Uttarakhand
Location - 147 km from Tanakpur, 176 km from Nainital
Altitude - 5400 feet
Famous for - Being the 'Mini Kashmir of India'
Serves as - Hill station, picnic spot, gateway to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Gateway to Himalayas
At an altitude of 5400 feet above sea level, the quaint little town of Pithoragarh settles amidst the center of four hills namely, Chandak, Dhwaj, Kumdar and Thai Kedar in the state of Uttarakhand. This serene town is a nature's paradise, popular among nature lovers. Fondly Pithoragarh is also referred as the 'Mini Kashmir of India'. And why shouldn't it be! Given the rugged charm and pleasant climate, floral valleys, river streams, snow-capped mountain peaks, serene lakes, alpine meadows, the glaciers and lush green forests; Pithoragarh is one of the unscathed and unspoiled tourist destinations in India.
Pithoragarh is enveloped by innumerable glaciers such as Milam, Ralam, Namik and also the Sunderdhunga glacier. Some of the mountain peaks that abound this beautiful town include Nanda Devi, Trishul, Rajrambha, and many other small mountains. This Little Kashmir is surrounded by Nepal to it's east and Tibet to it's north. And that is definitely not all. This beautiful town of Pithoragarh lies within the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand and is part of the Kumaon Tourism.
Moreover Pithoragarh also plays an important role by being the gateway to Himalayas from the north side. It is also a bypass to one of the famous sacred pilgrimage of India - The Mount Kailash, as one has to pass through Pithoragarh to reach Kailash Mansoravar. Few walking trails that include Kailash Mansarovar start from this quaint little town of Pithoragarh. Hence many pilgrims halt at Pithoragarh before continuing their journey of Kailash Mansarovar.
The town was named so after the brave King Prithviraj Chauhan who made Pithoragarh his summer capital. There is much history attached to this town. It is said that this town of Pithoragarh used to be one of the main center of power during the Chand Rajas of Kumaon. The magnificent fort of Pithoragarh built by the Gurkhas in 18th century still stands tall.
The irresistible beauty of Pithoragarh is mesmerizing. Given the lush forests, rich and wild variety of flora, beautiful glaciers, temples and fort, not just nature lovers but botanists, historians, winter sport lovers and trekkers are attracted to this place. It is often said that Mother Nature has been biased while distributing beauty when it came to be this town as not only Pithoragarh is rich in terms of spellbounding panorama but it also was chosen to be the humble abode of the sacred deity Lord Shiva.
Pithoragarh is pleasant throughout the year and can be visited anytime except monsoon. Winters are severe but tourist interested in winter sports do visit. Snow adds to the beauty of Pithoragarh and activities such as skiing can be enjoyed during winter. The best time to visit Pithoragarh would be however from late February to early June and then from late September to early November.
Built in the 18th century by the Gurkhas, Pithoragarh Fort is a charm and one of the major attractions of Pithoragarh town. This fort still stands tall and has a majestic grandeur. The Pithoragarh Fort is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Soar Valley on the outskirts of the city about 7 km from the town of Pithoragarh. From the fort tourists get to enjoy a spectacular view of the Himalayan ranges and the scenic Kali Kumaon River.
Tucked within the Soar Valley is the sacred Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It forms one of the sacred placed to be visited in Pithoragarh. It takes an hour trek from the town to reach this temple. The temple is based 10 meters within a dark cave on a hill top and offers spellbounding view of the scenic surroundings.
Located on one of the highest mountain peak is the Dhwaj Shikar Temple that is dedicated to Goddess Jayanti Mata. Being perched on a mountain peak, the temple offers breathtaking view of the surrounding panorama. One also gets to see snowcapped peaks of Nepal border. The Dhwaj Shikar Temple is located 10 km from the Pithoragarh town and one has to take a 4 km trek to reach the temple. Also the surrounding areas of the Dhwaj Shikar Temple is home to Himalayan black bears and snow leopards.
At a distance of 8 km from Pithoragarh lies the majestic Chandak Hills. These hills are perched within the Soar Valley and offer splendid views of the majestic Himalayan Range. It also offers best trekking opportunities and is one of the popular picnic spot in Pithoragarh.
Gangolihat is a small town famous for the Shakti Peethas of Goddess Kalika. This town is located 76 km from Pithoragarh and serves as a tiny hill station and also one of the popular picnic spots nearby. Being popular for its caves and temples, Gangolihat is regularly flooded with tourists and pilgrims. There are many archaeological sites in Gangolihat. Also one of the highest peak in the mountain range of Gangolihat known as Lankeshwar also serves as one of the best picnic spots in the area.
Few other places to visit in Pithoragarh include the Kamaksha Temple, the Motsa Manu Temple, Arjuneshwar Temple and Nakuleshwar Temple.
Located within the Kumaon Hills is one of the budgetary hotels in Pithoragarh - Hotel Jyonar Palace. This hotel is situated closer to the market and offers comfortable and elegant hospitality. Standard and Deluxe rooms are available to cater individual needs. Facilities such as multi-cuisine restaurant and banquet services are available. Room tariff ranges at INR 990 to INR 1300.
Address and Contact Details of Hotel Jyonar Palace
Hotel Jyonar Palace
Nagar Palika Chowk,
Simalgair Bazar,
Pithoragarh - 262501
Telephone Number - 9997835500/9720300504/9411336597
Email id - drsbishtmb@yahoo.com
Website - Hotel Jyonar Palace
Located within the city, Hotel City Palace is a budgetary hotel that caters affordable yet clean rooms and services to it's guests. Facilities include hot and cold water supply, laundry services, room service and backup generator. Room tariff range from INR 1000. Check-in and check-out time is 12 Noon.
Address and Contact Details of Hotel City Palace
Hotel City Palace
Mahatma Gandhi Marg,
Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand 262501
Telephone number - 098975 60912
The town of Pithoragarh is located in the state of Uttarakhand. The nearest airport for Pithoragarh is Pantnagar Airport which is located about 250 km from the town. Pantnagar Airport is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. One can hire private cars or cabs from here to continue the journey to reach Pithoragarh. The Naini Saini Airport also known to be the Pithoragarh Airport plans to start commercial flights soon maybe this year itself. The nearest railway station for Pithoragarh is Tanakpur which is about 151 km away. Private taxis or cabs can be hired outside railway station to reach Pithoragarh. Since Pithoragarh forms the starting point of the journey to the sacred Mount Kailash, many state buses and private buses ply regularly from cities like Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi.
Distance of Pithoragarh from Valley of Flowers National Park - 336 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Dehradun - 458 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Haridwar - 404 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Kailash Mansarovar - 123 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Tanakpur - 147 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Delhi - 500 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Gangolihat - 76 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Nainital - 176 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Rishikesh - 423 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Dhanaulti Hill Station - 480 km
Location - 147 km from Tanakpur, 176 km from Nainital
Altitude - 5400 feet
Famous for - Being the 'Mini Kashmir of India'
Serves as - Hill station, picnic spot, gateway to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Gateway to Himalayas
About Pithoragarh Hill Station in Uttarakhand
At an altitude of 5400 feet above sea level, the quaint little town of Pithoragarh settles amidst the center of four hills namely, Chandak, Dhwaj, Kumdar and Thai Kedar in the state of Uttarakhand. This serene town is a nature's paradise, popular among nature lovers. Fondly Pithoragarh is also referred as the 'Mini Kashmir of India'. And why shouldn't it be! Given the rugged charm and pleasant climate, floral valleys, river streams, snow-capped mountain peaks, serene lakes, alpine meadows, the glaciers and lush green forests; Pithoragarh is one of the unscathed and unspoiled tourist destinations in India.
Pithoragarh is enveloped by innumerable glaciers such as Milam, Ralam, Namik and also the Sunderdhunga glacier. Some of the mountain peaks that abound this beautiful town include Nanda Devi, Trishul, Rajrambha, and many other small mountains. This Little Kashmir is surrounded by Nepal to it's east and Tibet to it's north. And that is definitely not all. This beautiful town of Pithoragarh lies within the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand and is part of the Kumaon Tourism.
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| Kumaon Hills |
Moreover Pithoragarh also plays an important role by being the gateway to Himalayas from the north side. It is also a bypass to one of the famous sacred pilgrimage of India - The Mount Kailash, as one has to pass through Pithoragarh to reach Kailash Mansoravar. Few walking trails that include Kailash Mansarovar start from this quaint little town of Pithoragarh. Hence many pilgrims halt at Pithoragarh before continuing their journey of Kailash Mansarovar.
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| Mount Kailash |
The town was named so after the brave King Prithviraj Chauhan who made Pithoragarh his summer capital. There is much history attached to this town. It is said that this town of Pithoragarh used to be one of the main center of power during the Chand Rajas of Kumaon. The magnificent fort of Pithoragarh built by the Gurkhas in 18th century still stands tall.
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| Kali Kumaon River |
The irresistible beauty of Pithoragarh is mesmerizing. Given the lush forests, rich and wild variety of flora, beautiful glaciers, temples and fort, not just nature lovers but botanists, historians, winter sport lovers and trekkers are attracted to this place. It is often said that Mother Nature has been biased while distributing beauty when it came to be this town as not only Pithoragarh is rich in terms of spellbounding panorama but it also was chosen to be the humble abode of the sacred deity Lord Shiva.
Best Time to Visit Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh is pleasant throughout the year and can be visited anytime except monsoon. Winters are severe but tourist interested in winter sports do visit. Snow adds to the beauty of Pithoragarh and activities such as skiing can be enjoyed during winter. The best time to visit Pithoragarh would be however from late February to early June and then from late September to early November.
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| Pithoragarh Fort |
Places to Visit in and around Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh Fort
Built in the 18th century by the Gurkhas, Pithoragarh Fort is a charm and one of the major attractions of Pithoragarh town. This fort still stands tall and has a majestic grandeur. The Pithoragarh Fort is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Soar Valley on the outskirts of the city about 7 km from the town of Pithoragarh. From the fort tourists get to enjoy a spectacular view of the Himalayan ranges and the scenic Kali Kumaon River.
Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple
Tucked within the Soar Valley is the sacred Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It forms one of the sacred placed to be visited in Pithoragarh. It takes an hour trek from the town to reach this temple. The temple is based 10 meters within a dark cave on a hill top and offers spellbounding view of the scenic surroundings.
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| Chandak Hills |
Dhwaj Shikar
Located on one of the highest mountain peak is the Dhwaj Shikar Temple that is dedicated to Goddess Jayanti Mata. Being perched on a mountain peak, the temple offers breathtaking view of the surrounding panorama. One also gets to see snowcapped peaks of Nepal border. The Dhwaj Shikar Temple is located 10 km from the Pithoragarh town and one has to take a 4 km trek to reach the temple. Also the surrounding areas of the Dhwaj Shikar Temple is home to Himalayan black bears and snow leopards.
Chandak Hills
At a distance of 8 km from Pithoragarh lies the majestic Chandak Hills. These hills are perched within the Soar Valley and offer splendid views of the majestic Himalayan Range. It also offers best trekking opportunities and is one of the popular picnic spot in Pithoragarh.
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| Gangolihat |
Gangolihat
Gangolihat is a small town famous for the Shakti Peethas of Goddess Kalika. This town is located 76 km from Pithoragarh and serves as a tiny hill station and also one of the popular picnic spots nearby. Being popular for its caves and temples, Gangolihat is regularly flooded with tourists and pilgrims. There are many archaeological sites in Gangolihat. Also one of the highest peak in the mountain range of Gangolihat known as Lankeshwar also serves as one of the best picnic spots in the area.
Few other places to visit in Pithoragarh include the Kamaksha Temple, the Motsa Manu Temple, Arjuneshwar Temple and Nakuleshwar Temple.
Budget Hotels in Pithoragarh
Hotel Jyonar Palace
Located within the Kumaon Hills is one of the budgetary hotels in Pithoragarh - Hotel Jyonar Palace. This hotel is situated closer to the market and offers comfortable and elegant hospitality. Standard and Deluxe rooms are available to cater individual needs. Facilities such as multi-cuisine restaurant and banquet services are available. Room tariff ranges at INR 990 to INR 1300.
Address and Contact Details of Hotel Jyonar Palace
Hotel Jyonar Palace
Nagar Palika Chowk,
Simalgair Bazar,
Pithoragarh - 262501
Telephone Number - 9997835500/9720300504/9411336597
Email id - drsbishtmb@yahoo.com
Website - Hotel Jyonar Palace
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| Hotel Jyonar Palace |
Hotel City Palace
Located within the city, Hotel City Palace is a budgetary hotel that caters affordable yet clean rooms and services to it's guests. Facilities include hot and cold water supply, laundry services, room service and backup generator. Room tariff range from INR 1000. Check-in and check-out time is 12 Noon.
Address and Contact Details of Hotel City Palace
Hotel City Palace
Mahatma Gandhi Marg,
Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand 262501
Telephone number - 098975 60912
How to Reach Pithoragarh
The town of Pithoragarh is located in the state of Uttarakhand. The nearest airport for Pithoragarh is Pantnagar Airport which is located about 250 km from the town. Pantnagar Airport is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. One can hire private cars or cabs from here to continue the journey to reach Pithoragarh. The Naini Saini Airport also known to be the Pithoragarh Airport plans to start commercial flights soon maybe this year itself. The nearest railway station for Pithoragarh is Tanakpur which is about 151 km away. Private taxis or cabs can be hired outside railway station to reach Pithoragarh. Since Pithoragarh forms the starting point of the journey to the sacred Mount Kailash, many state buses and private buses ply regularly from cities like Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi.
Distance of Pithoragarh from Valley of Flowers National Park - 336 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Dehradun - 458 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Haridwar - 404 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Kailash Mansarovar - 123 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Tanakpur - 147 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Gangolihat - 76 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Nainital - 176 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Rishikesh - 423 km
Distance of Pithoragarh from Dhanaulti Hill Station - 480 km
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