About Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh is a town in the Pithoragarh district and is part of the Soar Valley which is equated to Kashmir Valley. Pithoragarh shares a sobriquet “little Kashmir” and boasts of exceptional and exquisite scenic charms. This place is beautifully surrounded by Chandak hill, Thal kedar, Kumdar and Dhwaj Hills. A gateway to the Himalayas from the north this place is a rest and recoup center of all pilgrims travelling to Kailash Mansarover Pilgrimage.
Being the strong hold of Chand rulers Pithoragarh houses two forts of that era. The Pithoragarh Fort built by the Gorkhas is a must see. Another place worth a visit is a drive down to Chandag, which houses an asylum for lepers. It is here, so believed that Goddess Durga had killed the two demons Chand and Mund. The place is dotted with temples, each one with a legendary story to its existence, the Kapileshwar Mahadev cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which lies just 5 Km from Pithoragarh , Kamakhya Devi Temple, Maa Jayanti temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kapileshwar temple is another spot from where one can enjoy the grand view of the Soar valley as well as pay obeisance to Lord Shiva. Visit Chandnag and is another paradise in this area.
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Places to Visit near Pithoragarh
Chandika Temple, Uttarakhand
6.7 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Dedicated to goddess Chandika (form of Durga), Chandika Temple near Bageshwar sees all the activity and pilgrim’s rush during the Navratras...
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Thal Kedar, Uttarakhand
26.2 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Located about 15 KMs from Pithoragarh, Thal Kedar is famous as Shaivite pilgrim site and also as a place of great natural beauty. Large number of...
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Bineswar temple (Binsar Temple), Uttarakhand
*29.3 km from Pithoragarh - See map
The Bineswar Mahadev Temple is eiight kilometers from Almora. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple was built during the 16th century. The temple...
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Namik Glacier, Uttarakhand
*44.3 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Namik Glacier lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. The glacier is famous for its hard trek which can be undertaken from Bageswar,...
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Ralam Glacier, Uttarakhand
*52.9 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Ralam Glacier lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It is an important glacier and a famous trekking route. Munsiyari is the base of...
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Didihat, Uttarakhand
53.2 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Didihat situated enroute Kailash Mansarovar,presents a beautiful view of the lofty Himalaya with their tops all painted white. The town a vibrant...
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Roopkund Lake, Uttarakhand
*55.3 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Located high up at an altitude of a little more than 5,000 mts is the mysterious Roopkund Lake. This glacial lake in Uttarakhand has a strange...
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Khaptad National Park, Seti Zone
*57.4 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Khaptad National Park was established in year 1984. Encompassing it is Nepal's far western region. It covers 4 areas, namely districts of BajHang,...
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Abbott Mount, Uttarakhand
58.2 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Abbott Mount is a luxury hotel and located beautifully at a height of over 6000 feet is a destination with serenity personified. It is such a...
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Lohaghat, Uttarakhand
62.1 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Lohaghat is a serene town located in Champawat district. Located on the banks of Lohawati River this place has great religious significance for...
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Jauljibi, Uttarakhand
64.6 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Jauljibi is a small town bearing witness to the confluence of Kali and Gori river. The place has a cluster of small business units on both sides...
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Milam Glacier, Uttarakhand
*66.2 km from Pithoragarh - See map
Milam Glacier is situated about 60 Km from Munsiyari at an elevation of 3,438mts in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Milam Glacier is situated...
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