Pithoragarh, located at an elevation of 1, 635 m above the sea level (5, 396 feet), is a district in Uttarakhand with its headquarters in the town of the same name. It is positioned in the centre of the western half of Soar Valley which bears a resemblance to the Kashmir valley on a small scale. Pithoragarh is known as the gateway to the Himalaya's from the north, as pilgrims trek through this town to the Kailas Lake in Mansarovar and Om Parvat. Pithoragarh has been expansively explained in a novel by American author Bradley Swift titled ‘From Pithoragarh to Pittsburgh’.
Pithoragarh is a lovely place to begin your tour of the Himalayas. The valley of Pithoragarh has all that you would like to see snowcaps and glaciers, lakes, bubly rivers, dense conifer forests, and grassy alpine meadows. About one-third of Pithoragarh is perpetually covered by snow. It is comfortable to visit all round the year. One can enjoy a slew of adventure sports in Pithoragarh like hang gliding, paragliding, trekking, skiing, canoeing, river rafting and fishing.
History
The lineage of Pithoragarh can be traced to the age of Puranas when it flourished under different names, though no documents from that era has been recovered. What is known though, that Pithoragarh used to be an important stopover en route Kailasa Parbat. Ancient religious texts such as Rig Veda and Skanda Purana mention about the various tribes that inhabited the area.
Temples
Temples are important structures in Pithoragarh for not only are they a place of worship but also a meeting point for people. Let's explore some of the most famous and ancient temples in Pithoragarh.
Places To See
Pithoragarh is quiet little hill station located in Uttarakhand state. Endowed with natural beauty in abundance, Pithoragarh is a destination that offers a retreat from the usual urban surrounds and maddening crowds of big cities.
Pithoragarh-Adventure Sports
One can enjoy rafting and canoeing at areas close to Pithoragarh. There are also possibilities for hang-gliding and other adventure sports. Khaliya Top and Batulidhar are perfect was skiing and other sports. Trout fishing can be enjoyed at the rivers in the district.
Pithoragarh- Reaching there
There are frequent buses to Pithoragarh from Almora, Nanital and Delhi, so getting to Pithoragarh by road is no problem.
The closest railhead is at Tanakpur and the closest airport is at Patnanagar, which is 249kms from Pithoragarh.
Pithoragarh-Fairs and festivals
Probably the most popular festival is held in autumn at Jaul Jibi, where copper pots, woolens and even shaggy-maned Himalayan horses are bought and sold.
Hill Resorts in India offers attractive travel packages to Pithoragarh, so plan your next holiday with Hill Resorts in India and have a wonderful holiday experience.
Pithoragarh is a lovely place to begin your tour of the Himalayas. The valley of Pithoragarh has all that you would like to see snowcaps and glaciers, lakes, bubly rivers, dense conifer forests, and grassy alpine meadows. About one-third of Pithoragarh is perpetually covered by snow. It is comfortable to visit all round the year. One can enjoy a slew of adventure sports in Pithoragarh like hang gliding, paragliding, trekking, skiing, canoeing, river rafting and fishing.
History
The lineage of Pithoragarh can be traced to the age of Puranas when it flourished under different names, though no documents from that era has been recovered. What is known though, that Pithoragarh used to be an important stopover en route Kailasa Parbat. Ancient religious texts such as Rig Veda and Skanda Purana mention about the various tribes that inhabited the area.
Temples
Temples are important structures in Pithoragarh for not only are they a place of worship but also a meeting point for people. Let's explore some of the most famous and ancient temples in Pithoragarh.
Places To See
Pithoragarh is quiet little hill station located in Uttarakhand state. Endowed with natural beauty in abundance, Pithoragarh is a destination that offers a retreat from the usual urban surrounds and maddening crowds of big cities.
Pithoragarh-Adventure Sports
One can enjoy rafting and canoeing at areas close to Pithoragarh. There are also possibilities for hang-gliding and other adventure sports. Khaliya Top and Batulidhar are perfect was skiing and other sports. Trout fishing can be enjoyed at the rivers in the district.
Pithoragarh- Reaching there
There are frequent buses to Pithoragarh from Almora, Nanital and Delhi, so getting to Pithoragarh by road is no problem.
The closest railhead is at Tanakpur and the closest airport is at Patnanagar, which is 249kms from Pithoragarh.
Pithoragarh-Fairs and festivals
Probably the most popular festival is held in autumn at Jaul Jibi, where copper pots, woolens and even shaggy-maned Himalayan horses are bought and sold.
Hill Resorts in India offers attractive travel packages to Pithoragarh, so plan your next holiday with Hill Resorts in India and have a wonderful holiday experience.
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