In a valley popularly known as “Soar” located in the state of Uttarakhand lies a picturesque hill station called “Pithoragarh”. This hill station lies in the center of four hills Chandak, Dhwaj, Kumdar, and ThalKedar and at an altitude of 1,514 meters above sea level. This hill station is famous for its magnificent natural beauty and serene atmosphere. This hill station is surrounded by forests of oak, sal, and chir which only helps add more beauty. Pithoragarh is also known for its variety in birds and animals. This hill station also provides for a panorama that includes snow capped mountains and lush green valleys, which is one of the reasons why this place is ideal for romance. The landscape of this scenic hill station also provides perfect conditions for activities such as trekking and skiing. So if you are genuine nature lover, you are either a wildlife enthusiast or photographer, or a adventure junkie then “Pithoragrah” is certainly is a destination that you must visit.
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How to reach Pithoragarh?
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Pithoragarh Map
By train:
The closest station to Pithoragarh is the Tanakpur station. The Tanakpur station is well connected to many major railway stations in North India. Taxi services to Pithoragarh from Tanakpur station are available.
By road:
Many bus services are available from places such as Almora, Kathgodam, Haldwanietc to Pithoragarh.
By flight:
The nearest airport to Pithoragarh is in Pant Nagar in the Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand. Taxi services to Pithorgarh are available from the Pant Nagar Airport. The closest international airport is in Delhi.
Climate and the best time to visit Pithoragarh
On the whole the climate of Pithoragarh can be termed as “pleasant”. The temperature during summer months which begins in April and ends in June varies from 7 degrees minimum to 20 degrees maximum. The rainfall received during the monsoon months beginning from August and ends in November is extremely light. While the temperature during winter season that stretches from December to March ranges from 4 degrees to 8 degrees. The best time to visit this hill station is from April to November.
Places To Visit Around Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh Fort: The magnificent sight of the Kali Kumaon that can be viewed from this fort is not-to-be-missed. Built by the Gorkhas in 1789, the Pithoragarh Fort is of immense historical significance.
ThalKedar: An excellent pilgrimage site, a narrow path guides you to the temple, which is located at an elevation.
KapileshwarMahadev Temple: Located inside a cave, this temple is believed to be the site where sage Kapil meditated. From here, one can enjoy the majestic views of the Himalayan range.
Dhwaj Temple: The temple complex offers magnificent views of the snow-capped Himalayas. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Jayanti.
Chandak: Is a hill that can be accessed through an uphill climb and provides for great opportunities for hang-gliding. The place houses a Hindu deity in a temple called “Manu Temple”.
Arjuneswar Temple: This temple can be accessed through trekking. Devoted to Lord Shiva, it is believed to have been constructed by Arjuna, the mythological Mahabharata character.
Nakuleshwar Temple: Constructed in Khajuraho architectural style, this temple has 38 stone images of Hindu gods and goddesses. It is believed to have been made by the mythological Mahabharata characters, Nakula and Sahadev.
Mostamanu Temple: Devoted to the Mosta God, to reach this temple one would need to travel halfway by bus and rest on foot. A fair held in August-September is very popular here.
BetuliDhar Skiing: It has one of the best ski-slopes. Chiplakot and Khalia Top are other notable skiing locations.
Didihat: The extreme serenity of this site attracts plenty of tourists here. It also houses a beautiful temple named Sirakot, which is devoted to Lord Shiva.
Kot Gari Devi Temple: This temple is very sacred and many devotees visit this site to get their wishes fulfilled.
Narayan Ashram: Established by Sri Narayan Swami in 1936, the ashram is known for its various social and spiritual activities. It has accommodation facilities too.
Other places of tourist interest in close proximity to Pithoragarh includePatalBhuvaneshwar, Champawat, Jauljibi, RameshwarGhat, Abbott Mount, Dharchula, and Gangolihat.