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High Season : Mar - June

7-20℃

Low Season : Dec - Feb

1-14℃

Nearest Airport -PGH

Pantnagar

Nearest Train Stations -TPU

Tanakpur

History

Pithoragarh lineage can be traced to the Puranas age when it flourished under different names. Pithoragarh was an important stop on the Kailasa Parbat route. The ancient religious texts like Rig Veda and Skanda Purana speak of the various tribes that lived in that area. They were probably the first people to establish a human population in the area. The first recorded story is that of the great King of Rajput, Prithviraj Chauhan, who named this as "Rai Pithora". With time and use, the name became `Prithigarh`. With the Mughal invasion, it evolved even more and its current name of Pithoragarh has become famous. Pithoragarh was governed by many different dynasties and kings. The Chand dynasty took the power in 1790 and built a new fort to show their power. . However, Pithoragarh was soon under the British rulers and made it a Tehsil (an administrative section) under the Almora district for easier supervision. This provision remained until 1960 when Pithoragarh became a district.

Facts & Culture

There are a number of lakes around Pithoragarh. Two of them, Jolingkong and Anchherital are respectively at a height of 4,634 meters and 3,658 meters. Some beautiful ancient temples are also dispersed around the district. It is believed that a visit to the shrine at Purnagiri, 20 kilometers from Tanakpur, leads to fulfilling one's desires. There is a Sikh shrine near Lohaghat called Ritha Sahib, associated with the visit of Guru Nanak. It is believed that the Amara Ritha had become sweet after the touch of the guru. The Man-Manu Temple is also a visit site. Baleshwar is 76 kilometers from Pithoragarh on Tanakpur Road. Its temples are the best examples of hill architecture. About 30 km from Pithoragarh, on the ridge there is a market with a spectacular view of the Panchuli, the five peaks covered with snow. Chandak is another panoramic location and a must-visit sit. Thal Kedar, 16 km from Pithoragarh is an important religious center and also stands out for its natural beauty. A great fair takes place in Shivratri. Dhwaj, 28 km from Pithoragarh, holds a wide view of the majestic northern snow peaks. It is also important for temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti.

Places to See

Munsiyari

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Nestled amidst the snow-clad ranges of Pithoragarh, Munsiyari is a quaint hamlet that remains snowbound for most of the year. Offering pristine landscape bordered by towering Himalayan peaks, Munsiyar