Prime Attractions of pithoragarh

Ulka Devi Temple
This temple is located on a hill top and is dedicated to Ulka Devi, an aspect of Shakti. Adjacent to it is an obelisk in memory of war heroes.

Rai Gufa
This cave provides an excellent example of queer limestone deposits. Chandak, Thal Kedar and Dhwaj are other sightseeing places.

Chaukori
This place situated at an altitude of 2,010 m is 112 km from Pithoragarh. Chaukori is famous for exciting views it offers of Panchchuli peaks. The equable climate accounts for the tea shrubs grown by locals and the fields of corn, fruit orchards and pine, oak and rhododendron trees.

Devidhura
It is 58 km from Pithoragarh at an height of 2,500 m. This is famed for temple to Barahi Devi. Every year a joyous fair takes place on Shravan Purnima on the occasion of Raksha Bandan.

Gangolihat
s an important religious centre, at a distance of 77 km from Pithoragarh. It boasts of a temple to goddess Kali. This is a venue for the fairs held annually during the Navratris. Not far from here is the idyllic village of Bhubaneshwar. It's claim to distinction rests on the underground caves of Patal Bhubaneshwar (an aspect of Shiva).

Jauljibi
This is a significant trading centre bordering Nepal. Lying at the confluence of rivers Gori and Kali, it turns into a lively fair ground annually. It is 68 km from Pithoragarh.

Champawat
Situated 1,615 m above sea level, Champawat is 76 km from Pithoragarh. It was originally the capital of Chand Rajas of Kumaon and now is the district headquarter. It was at Champawat that Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared in Kurmavatar hence Kumaon came to be known as Kurmanchal. A small fort and the temples of Baleshwar, Champadari, Ratneshwar and Durga adorn the city. Champawat is famous not only for historical, sculptural and archaeological point of view but also for it's abundant scenic beauty. The places worth seeing near Champawat are Narsinh Danda, Hingla Devi, Hidimba Ghatotkach temple, Maneshwar, Karanteshwar and temple of Surya at village Ramak.

Abbot Mount
It is 56 km from Pithoragarh situated at an altitude of 2,001 m. It is noted for scenic grandeur and is one of Kumaon's idyllic hill resorts for a peaceful secluded holiday.