Pithoragarh Uttarakhand

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About Pithoragarh Tourism

Pithoragarh is the easternmost district in Uttaranchal, which is surrounded on all sides by Nepal to the east and Tibet to the north. It's known as "Little Kashmir" due to its beautiful natural splendor and is a popular destination for tourists from all over India.
At an elevation of 1,650m above sea level, Pithoragarh is a tiny valley 5 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide. The Kumaon region of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district is named for the town in the Kumaon.
Pithoragarh is a town in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district. It is India's largest semi-urbanized to urbanized town, with all of the amenities available. An airport and other facilities are available in the city.

Why Visit Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh is historically significant. During the rule of the Chand Rajas of Kumaon, it was one of the main strongholds of power. Pilgrims depart from this area to visit sacred Mansarovar and Kailash sites. From a height of 2000 meters, you may get an outstanding view of Nanda Devi's snow-capped peaks, Panchachuli and Appi in Nepal's Nepal Himalaya Mountains.
Pithoragarh, a hill station in Uttarakhand, has several fascinating things to see. The Pithoragarh Fort is one of the finest forts in the area constructed by Gurkhas in the 18th century.

Activities In Pithoragarh

Trekking :  Pithoragarh is the start of several treks into Uttarakhand's Kumaon region, including the legendary Kailash - Mansarovar Yatra.

Village Tourism : Before embarking on a trek to the higher latitudes of the Kumaon Mountains, there are a few hamlets and villages that one may visit.

Paragliding : You may also fly paragliders in Pithoragarh once you've mastered it.

Temple Visit : There are several temples and shrines in Pithoragarh that are venerated by both locals and pilgrims.

Best time to Visit Pithoragarh

The summer months are considered the ideal time to visit Pithoragarh because of the pleasant and welcoming weather. Temperatures between April and June stay at around 7-20 degrees Celsius, making it a good period for trekking about and seeing historical places.
Another good time to visit Pithoragarh is during the monsoon season, however since temperatures usually drop at night, it's best to bring light woolen clothing. Between December and March, Pithoragarh gets too cold for most tourists, with temperatures dipping below 4°C on occasion.

Pithoragarh Tourist Places

Pancheshwar Mahadev Temple

Pancheshwar Mahadev Temple is a holy temple of Shiva located on the India-Nepal border, at the confluence of river Sharda and river Kali, near Lohaghat in Champawat district. Locals refer to it as Chaumu (Isht Devta). Local people worship the Jaat of Chaumu at this temple. The temple is most often visited during Chaitra Navratri, a spring celebration observed by Kumaonis as well as the Garhwali people.

Nakuleshwar Temple

The Nakuleshwar Temple is a prominent religious site located 4 km from the town of Pithoragarh and 2 km from Shiling. The term "nakul" is combined with the words "eswar" to form the name Nakuleshwar. Mahishasur Mardini's Nakul statue refers to the massive Himalaya, while "eshwar" is a Hindi word for "god." As a result, it denotes Lord Shiva (the god of the Himalayas).

Pithoragarh Fort

The fort of Pithoragarh is located on a hill outside the town. The Gorkhas built it in 1789.

Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple

The Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple is decorated with the lush Soar Valley, which is located near Takaura and Takari villages in Pithoragarh. The Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located about 10 meters into a dark cave.

Thal Kedar Temple

A stunning location for a holy spot dedicated to Lord Shiva is also well-known for its captivating splendor and spellbinding surroundings. This temple may only be reached by hiking from Pithoragarh or Nakuleshwar Temple, which is located 15 kilometers away.
The temple of Thal Kedar is located at an elevation of 2,000 meters and receives a large number of pilgrims during Shivratri.

Naini Saini Airport

The Naini Saini Airport is located in the city of Pithoragarh, Kumon. This airport, also known as the Pithoragarh airstrip, is commonly known as Pithoragarh airport or Airstrip.
This airport is presently managed by the government of Uttarakhand and will be upgraded to Category 2C under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions in order to allow for ATR-42 aircraft operations. Pithoragarh Airport was built in 1991 as an administrative airfield with the intention of using Dornier 228 airplanes.

Gangolihat

Gangolihat is a tiny Himalayan settlement in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district. The Shakti Peeth of "Haat Kalika," dedicated to goddess Kali, is notable in Gangolihat.

Lateshwar Mandir

Lord Shiva's Lateshwar Mandir is a beautiful Hindu temple located in the hills of Pithoragarh, and it is one of the most popular attractions in the area. The entire temple is painted red and has ample room for religious events, sacrifices, and festivals.

How To Reach

By Air

New Delhi has daily direct flights to Pantnagar airport. While Pithoragarh Airstrip, which is also known as Naini Saini Airport, is in the center of town, it is not permitted for commercial planes. There are no direct flights from Mumbai to Pithoragarh because Air India flies via Delhi.
In fact, because most flights to Pantnagar are connecting flights, this is one of the only direct flights available. Air India is the most popular airline used for this route. Because of stopovers, flights to Pantnagar from Delhi take around 1 hour and those from Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities take around 4 hours or more.

By Rail

The major train stations in the area are Rampur (146 kilometers away), Bareilly (159 kilometers away), and Moradabad (163 kilometers). These are not the nearest railway stations to Pithoragarh, however. The nearest train stations are Tanakpur (58 km distant), Banbasa (67 km distant), and Chakrapur (71 km distant).

By Road

One can travel to Pithoragarh by bus from Delhi, departing from ISBT Anand Vihar and heading to Pithoragarh and the neighboring destinations of Almora, Tanakpur, and Champawat. The town of Pithoragarh is approximately 460 kilometers from New Delhi. Buses originating in Delhi are either Volvo state-operated or non-air-conditioned buses that are a more economic option. If you want to go by bus from Delhi, it would be best to get off at Haldwani and take a taxi from there to Pithoragarh. From Haldwani, Pithoragarh is roughly 223 kilometers away.

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The city is bordered on all sides by China and Nepal. It is the biggest hill district in Uttarakhand. It belongs to the Kumaon division, where people are referred to as Kumaonis and the primary language is Kumaoni. Summers are mild, with a moderate climate, while winters are chilly days interspersed with massive snowfalls. The town of Nainital is also known as Mini Kashmir of India because it is one of the most beautiful locations in addition to its natural beauty but also owing to its culture, simplicity, and rapid growth in terms of technology, education, and culture. It's one of Uttrakhand's fastest-growing cities when it comes to technology, education, and culture.

Meenal Dhami

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Pithoragarh is a beautiful hill station in Uttarakhand known as "mini Kashmir." In the same season, you can find all types of weather. If we talk about the manth JUNE in city pithoragarh, you will encounter hot weather until 2 or 3 pm, after that good weather is possible occasionally rain heavily, and on the following day there would be snowing at Munshyari (120+ km from Pithoragarh center), which is 35 kilometers away... On the same day, if you go to Jhulaghat 35 kilometers from Pithoragarw center, you will notice a hot climate.

Mukesh Kohli



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