Pithoragarh Tours
Situated at an altitude 1,851m above sea level, Pithoragarh is turning into a major tourist attraction of Uttaranchal. It is becoming a preferred holiday destination not only because of its natural beauty but also because it offers adventure sports to tourists. Bordered by Nepal and Tibet, you can visit this enchanting place through Pithoragarh tours offered by Destiination India Tourism.
Weather in Pithoragarh is cool all the year round and hence can be visited any time of the year. Some of the famous peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul and Nandakhat are a part of this region. Lakes like Jolingkong and Anchherital around Pithoragarh can be visited while on a Pithoragarh tour.
There are many temples in and around Pithoragarh and the famous Purnagiri temple on the banks of river Sharda is only 20 kms. from Tanakpur. The famous Sikh shrine Meetha-Reetha sahib is also in this district of the hill state near Lohaghat. According to a popular belief after touching the bitter Ritha by Guru Nanak it turned sweet.
One can enjoy various adventure sports like river rafting and canoeing in Pithoragarh. Some of the finest glaciers of the world like Milam, Sunderdunga and Ralam etc. fall in this part of Uttaranchal. Pithoragarh is rich in flora and fauna and has velvety grasslands. Many fairs and festivals are held all the year round. The Devidhura festival is famous for throwing stones on each other (the rival teams). Other important festivals are Kanar Chhiplakot and Jaul Jibi.
Places to see in and around Pithoragarh:
Champawat
Devidhura
Punyagiri temple
Kali temple Gangolihat
Choukori
Rameshwar
Nanda Devi Mela-Milam
Munsiyari
Shyamla Taal
Chhota Kailash
How to reach Pithoragarh?
By Air: nearest Airport is at Pantnagar.
By Rail: nearest Railhead is at Tanakpur.
By Road: it is well connected to all major areas through the road network.
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