Pithoragarh, a beautiful city located in the state of Uttarakhand. Pithoragarh is a city cum district located in the east of the state of Uttarakhand. It is bordered by Tibet in the north, Nepal in the east, Almora in the south and southeast, and Chamoli district in the north-west. The city is located at an altitude of 1645 meters above sea level.
Pithoragarh is spread over an area of 2,788 square miles, and almost the whole of Pithoragarh is mountainous and rugged. Pithoragarh is also a governance center. It was the main center of district power under the Chand dynasty rule in Kumaon.
Kailash Mansarover Yatra which is the holiest journey that starts from this district. The town is known for its handiwork and cane crafts. The airstrip is the last railway center to visit Champawat Pithoragarh and Lohaghat district of Naini Saini Tanakpur Kumaon division, here is an 18th-century fort built by Gorkhas which is known as Pithoragarh Fort.
Pithoragarh has not been able to make special progress due to being a mountainous part.
Highlights of Pithoragarh
Nestled in the lap of nature, Pithoragarh of Uttarakhand is like a bowl placed among the mountains.
State: Uttarakhand
District: Pithoragarh District
The establishment: 24 February 1960
Location: The city is 489 km from Delhi by road and 151 km from Tanakpur.
Famous For: Ulka Devi Temple (Siddhapeeth)
How to reach Pithoragarh: You can reach here by bus and taxi from any city.
History of Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh's old name is Sorghati. The word sor means - snow. It is believed that there were seven ponds in this valley earlier. The water of the ponds went on drying day by day and plateau land was born here. Due to the plateau land, it was named Pithora stronghold, but most people believe that Rai was the capital of Pithora. This place was named Pithoragarh after his name. Rai Pithora had fought with Nepal several times. This king became famous as Prithvi Shah.
The establishment of Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh was a tehsil of Almora district. Pithoragarh district was born on 24 February 1960 from this tehsil and to keep this frontier district Pithoragarh running smoothly, four tehsils (Pithoragarh, DidiGhat, Dharchula, and Munsiyari ) were made on 1 April 1960.
The importance of this place kept increasing day by day. The government removed Champawat tehsil from Almora district and merged it with Pithoragarh on 13 May 1972 to strengthen the administration. Champawat Tehsil is an area representing the culture of Kumaon. This Kumaon-Champawat region of Katyuri and Chand kings holds special significance.
From the eighth century to the eighteenth century, Champawat has been the capital of the kings of Kumaon.
Tehsils and Villages of Pithoragarh
Earlier Pithoragarh district had five tehsils named DD Haat, Dharchula, Munsiyari, Champawat, and Pithoragarh, but due to Champawat becoming a separate district, now this district has four tehsils named DD Haat, Dharchula, Munsiyari, and Pithoragarh.
In these four tehsils Pithoragarh, there are twelve development blocks named Pithoragarh, DD Haat, Kanalichina, Dharchula, Gangolahat, Munsiyari, Berinag, Munakot, Lohaghat, Champawat, Pati, Barkot which have 87 Nyaya Panchayats, 808 Gram Sabhas, and a total of 2324 villages.
Tourism
Pithoragarh is situated in an area of 6.47 square kilometers at an altitude of 1615 meters above sea level. The importance of this city has been since the times of the Chand kings. The city is situated amidst the beautiful valley.
Pithoragarh has withstood the attacks on Kumaon like a fortified fort. The length of the valley in which Pithoragarh is located is 8 km and the width is 15 km. Manohar Nagar Pithoragarh is a paradise for tourists in the delightful valley.
Little Kashmir
Pithoragarh is known as the major hill resort. The natural beauty of the place attracts tourists more. Pithoragarh is situated at an altitude of 1,851 meters above sea level. Pithoragarh is the district of beautiful valleys.
Natural beauty is scattered here in the river valleys. The beauty of the staircase fields fascinates the tourists. The unique style of the mountains here fascinates the tourists. The urn of rivers gives supernatural joy to nature lovers.
How to reach Pithoragarh
There are two routes to reach Pithoragarh. One route is from Tanakpur and the other is from Kathgodam- Haldwani. The airport of Pithoragarh is 249 km by road from Pantnagar. The nearest railway station is Tanakpur which is around 151 km away. Kathgodam railway station is at a distance of 212 km from Pithoragarh.
Where to stay in Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh city has adequate arrangements for the accommodation of tourists. There is a residence of 24 Shaya's here. There is a rest house of the Forest Department and the District Council. Apart from this, Anand Hotel, Dhami Hotel, Samrat Hotel, Hotel Jyoti, Jyetirmayee Hotel, Laxmi Hotel, Jeet Hotel, Karki Hotel, Alankar Hotel, Raja Hotel, Trishul Hotel, etc. are some of the hotels which provide all kinds of facilities for the tourists.
Autumn Festival of Pithoragarh
For tourists, arrangements are made by the 'Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam'. A 'Sharad Kaalin Utsav' is celebrated here in the Sharad period. The cultural tableau of Pithoragarh is shown at this festival fair. Beautiful dances are organized.
What to Buy in Pithoragarh
Local industry items are also sold in Pithoragarh. Many items are manufactured by the state marginal industry. There is a good demand for shoes, wool clothes, and items made of kinggal. Tourists buy and take these items from here.
Entertainment
Pithoragarh has a stadium and a Nehru Yuva Kendra in addition to the cinema hall. There are many means of entertainment. There are picnic spots. Tourists can enjoy nature by visiting here.
Places to Visit in Pithoragarh District
1. Munsiyari
2. Dharchula
3. Patal Bhuvaneshwar
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