Pithoragarh

In the northern state of Uttaranchal, the district of Pithoragarh lies in a stunning valley, in the lap of inner Himalayas. It is situated at an altitude of 1,851meters. Before February 1,1960, Pithoragarh was tagged as a district of Almora but in the same year it became a separate district. The Headquarter of district Pithoragarh is the city Pithoragarh itself. The Head offices of all Govt. departments are situated in the city. Pithoragarh is rich in natural beauty and it offers best view of the Himalaya. The peaks that fall in this district are Nanda Devi (east), Nanda Devi (west), Trishul, Nandakhat, Rajrambha, Panchchuli group and many others. Some of the Glaciers that fall in this district are Milam Glacier, Sunder Dhunga Glacier, Ralam Glacier, Namik Glacier. Throughout the year the temperature here remains cool. This easternmost hill district of the Uttaranchal Pradesh is often referred as 'Miniature Kashmir'.

Temperature

Temperature vary from 20-14.5° centigrade.

Getting There

Airport:
Nearest Railhead, Tanakpur, 151 kms.
By Rail:
Nearest Railhead, Tanakpur, 151 kms.
By Road:
Well connected by a motorable road.

Best Season to visit

April to June and September to October

Tourist Attraction

Champawat, Devidhura, Kali Temple (Gangolihat), Chaukori, Punyagiri Temple, Jaul Jibi, Rameshwar, Nanda Devi Mela(Milam),Munsiyari, Shyamla Tal, Chhota Kailash, Baleshwar, Chandak, Champawat, Punyagiri . Altitude: 1650 meter above sea level.