Pithoragarh
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Dharchula
Situated on the banks of river Kali, Dharchula is 96 kms from Pithoragarh. Dharchula is an importangt camp along the Kailash Mansarover, Chotta Kailash and Narayan Ashram route. Dharchula is at an elevation of 915 meters. It is popular for wool and woollen products.
Lohaghat
Lohaghat 62 km. An important historical centre of the area.
Abbot Mount and
Mayawati
A suburb of Lohaghat, Abbot Mount is noted for its beauty and an exceptional view of the northern hill ranges. The place received recognition from the British nature lovers of the Raj period. A number of bungalows of the time are still dotted around the countryside.
Mayawati, headquarters of Adwait Ashram, was sanctified by Swami Vivekanand and is also known for its scenic surroundings.
Champawat
Champawat 76 km. Once the capital of Chand Rajas, whose fort now houses a government office, the town has many architecturally beautiful temples. Of these, Baleshwar and Nagnath temples are noteworthy.
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam maintains a tourist bungalow at Champawat.
Berinag
Berinag 102 km. Set amidst tea gardens. it is noted for the grand views of the Himalayas.
Devidhura
Devidhura 45 km from Lohaghat. At 2,500 mt, Devidhura is known for its scenic beauty and temple of Devi, site of an important fair.
Gangolighat
Gangolihat 77 km. An important religious centre. Kali temple is centre of important fairs. 14 km from Gangolihat is Patal Bhuvaneshwar, an important archaeological and religious site
Punyagiri
Punyagiri 20 km from Tanakpur. Perhaps, the most important religious centre around Pithoragarh, Punyagiri temple, devoted to Maa Punyagiri, atop a rocky pinnacle is a noted pilgrimage. Accommodation facilities are available in the many
dharamshalas.
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