Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh is a scenic hill station that was carved from the Almora district in Uttarakhand and is a beautiful paradise for the visitors. It lies in the centre of Soar valley and has been entitled as the miniaturized Kashmir valley. It is the gateway to the famous pilgrim spot Om Parvat, holy river Manasarovar and Kailash and is revered for being one of the best places to visit in Uttarakhand.

Pithoragarh is known for its surreal beauty and alluring landscapes that pacify the soul of the visitors. It has fascinating forests and cascading waterfalls that amplify the aesthetic beauty of this place in multifold amounts. It also nestles the mighty peaks of Nanda Devi on the East and West.

This hill station is home to some of the most splendid attractions that you must visit. Chandak is the most popular attraction over here that is a hilltop that houses a temple dedicated to Manu, who is a Hindu deity. Askot Sanctuary is another popular spot here that is home to diverse species of flora and fauna. You can also visit Ralam glacier over here that is the most popular trekking route in Uttarakhand.

Pithoragarh offers some of the most enthralling activities to the visitors for a fun-filled experience. You can try trekking and camping over here to test your limits and to explore the daredevil within you. Another popular activity that you can try over here is river rafting at the Kali river.

Pithoragarh experiences generally mild and temperate climate all round the year. The average temperature over here is around 16.3 degrees Celsius, and it receives 59.1-inch rainfall per year. During summer, it experiences temperature ranging from 7 to 20 degrees Celsius, and during winter, the temperature drops down to around 4 degrees Celsius.