Tourist Place Near Maa Chamunda Hotel And Banquet Hall

Hill Station - Pithoragarh:

Pithoragath is the easternmost district of Uttaranchal. Bound by Tibet in the north and Nepal in the east, it is strategically an important location. Pithoragarh is in the inner Himalayas at a height of 1,851 meters in a spectacular valley, called “Little Kashmir” The pilgrim route to Kailash- Mansarovar (a mountain and lake highly revered by the Hindus), traverses through this region. The district of Pithoragarh was carved out of the district of Almora. On the south, Pithoragarh district touches the Tarai area of Nainital. Pithoragarh has many temples and ruined forts to testify to its erstwhile position as a stronghold of the Chand rulers.

Baleshwar:

Baleshwar is 76 kilometers from Pithoragarh on the Tanakpur road. Its temples are the best examples of hill architecture. They were constructed by the early Chand rajas in the 8th century. At Gangolihat, 77 kilometers from Pithoragarh, is a Shakti peeth established by Adi Shankaracharya.

Lohaghat:

About 62 km from Pithoragarh, is Lohaghat, an important historical center. About 2 km from here one can visit Abbot Mount and Mayawati. Abbot Mount is noted for its exceptional view of the northern hill ranges.

Chandak:

: Chandak, 7 km from Pithoragarh, is a beautiful location, commanding a panoramic view of the Pithoragarh valley. It is 1.830 meters in altitude. An important fair is held at the Mostmanu temple in August.

Gangolihat:

The sacred site is famous for the Hatkalika Fair held on the ashtami of Chaitra month at the Kalika temple. Devotees visit the shrine during this time with drums and flags to pay homage to Goddess Kalika.

Narayan Ashram:

The ashram was established by Narayan Swami in 1936, about 136 kms north of Pithoragarh and 14 kms from Tawaghat. This spiritual cum-socio educational centre is set at an altitude of 2734 metres amidst scenic surroundings. It has a school for local children's and imparts training to local youth. There is also a library, meditation room and samadhi sthal.

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