Pithoragarh

The nature has been very generous in the distribution of splendor and beauty to Pithoragarh. According to the local folklore,Pithoragarh was the chosen abode of the gods. You will be mesmerized byflamboyant rivers, flowing waterfalls, splendid glaciers, natural reservoirs, serene lakesand an extensive variety of vegetation. This eastern most district of Uttarakhand is also known as 'Miniature Kashmir'. It shares its boundary with Nepal on the east and China (Tibet) on the north. The northern parts are studded with majestic peaks like Trishul, Nandadevi, Nandakote, Panchachuli and Nepal Himalayas including Mount Api. The alpine meadows and glaciers below these magnificent mountains make the district a virtual heaven for nature lovers. Pithoragarh is packed with temples and forts belonging to the era of Chand rulers. The town lies in the centre of four hills - Kumdar, Thal Kedar, Dhwaj and Chandak. The picturesque town of Pithoragarh is a delight for adventure seekers, mountaineers, trekking enthusiasts, botanists, nature lovers as well as pilgrims, as it is an important halt on the famous Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route.