Haat Kalika Mandir

'Haat Kalika Mandir' was chosen by Sankaracharya for installation of Mahakali Shaktipeeth. It is believed that the Original Goddes Kalika Mata, which supposed to be in West Bangal , shifted her place form Bangal to Gangolihat. This Temple is very famous all over the India , specially among Indian Army Forces.

Dharchula

Dharchula is a remote town surrounded by mountains. An ancient trading town for the trans-Himalayan trade routes, it is covered by high mountains and is situated on the banks of the river Kali. Dharchula is about 90 km from Pithoragarh and it lies on the route to the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage tour. The town is called Dharchula perhaps for the reason that this small valley resembles a stove (Chula in Hindi) with various peaks (Dhar in Hindi) which complete the word Dharchula.


The town is very cold during winters as any hill station would ( but it does not snow in this valley ), however during summers it is as hot as in plains. The town also has a Nepalese counterpart to it, named Darchula . The split between the two towns is just virtual as the traditions, culture, lifestyle etc. of the people living across both the regions are quite similar.The area has a mixture of kumaouni and dotiyali language, traditions and culture.

Pithoragarh @ deepawali night

View of pithoragarh @ deepawali night

Deepawali

View of pithoragarh @ deepawali night

Gurna mata mandir

Gurna mata mandir 10 kilometers form pithoragarh.

Evening at Sor Vally Pithoragarh

Nice Video of pithoragarh form youtube

Beautiful views of Uttaranclal

Munsyari

Munsyari is the name of a town and a tehsil in the Pithoragarh District in the hill-state of Uttarakhand, India.

It lies at the base of the great Himalayan mountain range, at an elevation of about 2,200 m (7,200 ft)[1], and is a starting point of various treks into the interior of the range.

Its name refers to a 'place with snow'. Situated on the banks of Goriganga river, it is a fast growing tourist destination, and mountaineers, glacier enthusiasts, high altitude trekkers and nature lovers commonly use it as their hub or base camp. Munsiyari also falls on the ancient salt route from Tibet and is at the entrance of the Johar Valley, which extends along the path of the Goriganga River to its source at the Milam Glacier. It is inhabited mainly by the Shauka people. The town is surrounded by snow capped peaks, with a key attraction being the trekking route to Khalia Top.

Didihat

Didihat is a deep Himalayan tourist destination situated 54 km from Pithoragarh. The small hilly town is full of pure natural beauty with lush green flora at an altitude of 1725 m. Didihat is situated on the hill top plain of 'Digtarh' and river Charamgad or Bhadigad streaming below. Below the town there is a fertile 'Haat valley'. In Didihat the famous temple (mandir) is known as Sirakot (Malaynath Mandir) of Lord Shiva (Bholenath). The another famous mandir is situated in the top hill of the nanpaupu village is well known as dechula.

About 53km from didihat, the small hilly town Berinag is well known for its pure natural beauty. Berinag is well known for its nag mandirs. One small tea garden also there. The one of the most famous gufa is known as "Pataal Bhuwneshwar", this is related to "Pandavas" dwaparyug.Didihat is under pithoragarh district in uttarakhand.

Morning at pithoragarh

Village of Pithoragarh

Siltham Chowk

Narayan Ashram

Narayan Ashram was instituted by Narayan Swami in 1936. Today, the Ashram has converted into an important socio- educational institution and attracts many scholars and Himalayan wilderness lovers from all over the country.

Narayan Ashram is situated at at an elevation of 2734 mts. above sea level. It can be reached from Pithoragarh via Ogla(44 from Pithoragarh), Jauljibi(77), Dharchula(94), Tawaghat (108). Tawaghat is the place where Dhauliganga and Kaliganga meet.

ITBP Pithoragarh

Siltham

KV

Nani Saini

Road to heaven - Ghat

Bhadkatiya