Pithoragarh
How to reach Pithoragarh
Visit Pithoragarh By Road
If you have question about how to reach Pithoragarh via roadway then it is quite simple to reach the destination. Pithoragarh is well linked by metallic roads which connect all major destinations of Uttarakhand. Taxis and buses are simply available to Pithoragarh from main destinations of Uttarakhand state.
Visit Pithoragarh By Rail
The nearest railhead to Pithoragarh is Kathgodam. Many big cities such as New Delhi, Dehradun, Howrah, Lucknow, Patna are directly connected through railways with Kathgodam. Travellers can easily get numbers of buses and taxis to reach the exact destination from outside the railway station.
Visit Pithoragarh by Air
The nearest airport to Pithoragarh is located in Pantnagar and is famous as Pantnagar Airport. The airport is located almost 241 km from Pithoragarh in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. You can easily get taxis and buses to the reach any destination in Pithoragarh.
Historic places to visit in Pithoragarh
London Fort
The London fort is located on top of a hill on the outskirts of Pithoragarh. It was built by the Gorkhas back in the year 1789.
Jhulaghat
This small town on the Indo-Nepal border is named after a hanging bridge on the Kali River. One can enter Nepal through this bridge.
Maharajke park
Maharajke Park of Pithoragarh was constructed to commemorate the battle of Maharajke post in Kashmir during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
Adventureous places to visit in Pithoragarh
Adi Kailash
Aadi Kailashis believed to be a replica of Mount Kailash in Tibet. Here, one can witness the enchanting Parvati Lake and the sacred Gauri Kund at the foot of Aadi Kailash. The region around Adi Kailash is known for its breathtaking landscapes, challenging trekking routes, and spiritual atmosphere. It is a place of great natural beauty and religious importance, making it a popular destination for both spiritual seekers and adventure enthusiasts.
Om Parvat
Om Parvat is a majestic mountain in the Himalayan range located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Om Parvat is known for its unique rock formation that resembles the sacred Hindu symbol ‘Om’ (ॐ) when viewed. The Shiva Puran describes that OM originated before the universe’s formation. In Pauranic texts and folklore, it is said that there are eight hidden natural OM symbols in the world, with one being visible in the form of OM Parvat from Nabidhang.
Munsyari
Munsyari acts as the base camp for treks to Milam, Ralam and Namik Glacier, while Dharachula is the base camp for Kailas Mansarovar Yatra, Adi Kailash Yatra and Narayan Swami Ashram. It stands at an altitude of 2,135 metres above sea level and the entire region is known as Johar Valley. Situated around Munsyari are apline lakes of Maheshwari Kund and Thamri Kund.
Famous Religious places to visit in Pithoragarh District
Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Patal Bhubaneshwar, which literally means the sub-terranian shrine of Lord Shiva is a cave temple located about 91 kms. from Pithoragarh and 14 kms north of Gangolihat. The way to the temple is through a tunnel which leads into a cave and through a narrow dark passage of water.
Nakuleshwara Temple
Situated about 10 kms. from Pithoragarh is Nakuleshwara. Legends have it that the Nakuleshwara temple was built by Nakul and Sahdev (two brothers of Pandavas). The place is located at Athgaon Shilling area.
Dhwaj Temple
Dhwaj temple is a very famous shrine that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti and is about 10 kms by road and 4 kms on foot from Pithoragarh. It also provides a breathtaking view of the snow capped peaks that surround it.
Amazing Things waiting for You to explore in Pithoragarh District
A Little about Pithoragarh District
Pithoragarh District having its entire northern and eastern boundaries being international, assumes a great strategic significance and, obviously, is a politically sensitive district along the northern frontier of India. Being the last district adjoining Tibbet, it has tremendous strategic importance as the passes of Lipulekh, Kungribingri, Lampia Dhura, Lawe Dhura, Belcha and Keo, open out to Tibbet. The breath taking beauty of Pithoragarh – Himalayas, wide expenses of grassy meadow, perennial streams roaring down the zig-zag course, a stupendous variety of flora and fauna, above all, pure nature yet unsullied, seem to beckon the beholder into their folds, into a charmed world of virgin beauty.
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