Pithoragarh is a beautiful city situated in the state of Uttarakhand, which is a popular hill station of Kumaon area. Pithoragarh is one of the 13 districts of Uttarakhand state. This is the last area of the border of India, the Kali River flows east of this city, and Nepal's border begins on the other side of the river. Pithoragarh get to see beautiful waterfalls, magnificent glaciers, dense forests of beautiful lush green trees, etc., which are nature's gifts. This city is rich with natural beauty and a peaceful place, Pithoragarh is also known as 'Little Kashmir'. The city is situated at an elevation of 1,646 meters and is surrounded by a beautiful small valley.
Pithoragarh is a historic city. Here the kings of Chand dynasty of Kumaon were a major center of power during the reign of. From here, pilgrims travel to famous Kailash and Mansarovar. Here, most ancient temples and forts were built during the rule of Pal and Chand Dynasty. There is also a small airport, which is known as Naini Saini Airport. Most of the kumauani and Hindi languages are spoken here.
Pithoragarh is a beautiful hill station situated in Uttarakhand state. This is a major part of the Kumaon region, in which the Kali river flows eastward, and the border of Nepal starts on the other side of the river. There are many places where tourists are visited by, such as Dhwaj temple, Kapileshwar Mahadev, Thal Kedar Temple and Pithoragarh Fort,
The best time to go to Pithoragarh is between October and April. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to the cold weather of winter, woollen clothing is required here. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides. The temperature of here between from 2°C to 10°C in the winter season and the temperature in the summer season is between 15°C to 25°C.
Shopping in Pithoragarh is a different joy, After some good sightseeing and other activities, go to the market for shopping here, Where you will find some wool accessories made of hand, such as sweaters, blankets, mufflers, caps, showls etc, which you can buy. Buy souvenirs and extra gifts for yourself and your friends and families; There are various types of shops for shopping in Pithoragarh.
