Pithoragarh Hill Station

The Mini Kashmir The easternmost hill district of Uttar Pradesh, Pithoragarh is often referred to as Miniature Kashmir.Nestling in a small valley, barely 5 km long and 2 km wide, the town also known as Sore Valley was an important landmark of the Chand Rajas of Kumaon. It is situated at an altitude of 1,650 m above sea level. It is the district headquarter and it's government buildings are housed in the Hill fort of Pithoragarh at a distance of 7 km from the main town. It's population size is 22,000. It is on pilgrim road to Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.

Ulka Devi Temple: This temple is located on a hill top and is dedicated to Ulka Devi, an aspect of Shakti. Adjacent to it is an obelisk in memory of war heroes.

Rai Gufa: This cave provides an excellent example of queer limestone deposits. Chandak, Thal Kedar and Dhwaj are other sightseeing places.

Chaukori: This place situated at an altitude of 2,010 m is 112 km from Pithoragarh. Chaukori is famous for exciting views it offers of Panchchuli peaks. The equable climate accounts for the tea shrubs grown by locals and the fields of corn, fruit orchards and pine, oak and rhododendron trees.

Devidhura: It is 58 km from Pithoragarh at an height of 2,500 m. This is famed for temple to Barahi Devi. Every year a joyous fair takes place on Shravan Purnima on the occasion of Raksha Bandan.

Gangolihat: s an important religious centre, at a distance of 77 km from Pithoragarh. It boasts of a temple to goddess Kali. This is a venue for the fairs held annually during the Navratris. Not far from here is the idyllic village of Bhubaneshwar. It's claim to distinction rests on the underground caves of Patal Bhubaneshwar (an aspect of Shiva).

Jauljibi: This is a significant trading centre bordering Nepal. Lying at the confluence of rivers Gori and Kali, it turns into a lively fair ground annually. It is 68 km from Pithoragarh.

Champawat: Situated 1,615 m above sea level, Champawat is 76 km from Pithoragarh. It was originally the capital of Chand Rajas of Kumaon and now is the district headquarter. It was at Champawat that Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared in Kurmavatar hence Kumaon came to be known as Kurmanchal. A small fort and the temples of Baleshwar, Champadari, Ratneshwar and Durga adorn the city. Champawat is famous not only for historical, sculptural and archaeological point of view but also for it's abundant scenic beauty. The places worth seeing near Champawat are Narsinh Danda, Hingla Devi, Hidimba Ghatotkach temple, Maneshwar, Karanteshwar and temple of Surya at village Ramak.

Abbot Mount: It is 56 km from Pithoragarh situated at an altitude of 2,001 m. It is noted for scenic grandeur and is one of Kumaon's idyllic hill resorts for a peaceful secluded holiday.

• By Air: Nearest airport is Naini Saini (Pithoragarh), 5 kms.
• By Rail:Nearest railhead is at Tanakpur 151 kms.
• By Road:Well connected by a motorable road.