Location:
Uttar Pradesh
Attractions: Sunrise And Sunset Views
Best Season: April-June &
September-November
Languages / Dialect: Hindi, Kumaoni
THE HEART OF
PITHORAGARH
The  charming and
picturesque town of Chaukori is situated in the heart of Pithoragarh
District (112 kms.) Literally cupped in a bowl by the surrounding
majestic Himalayas, Chaukori is famous not only for the magnificient
view it offers of Panchchuli peaks but also for its unrivalled
breathtakingly beautiful sunsets.
The equable
climate accounts for the tea shrubs grown by enterprising locals and the
fields of ripening corn, fruit orchards and pine, oak & Rhododendron
trees exude an enchanting charm.
ATTRACTIONS Others
Dharamghar:
Situated 9 km from Chaukori, this is
where Sarla Behn, the disciple of Gandhiji, spent her last days. One can
enjoy a spectacular view of the Himalayan peaks from her abode called as
Himdarshan Kutir.
Sunrise And
Sunset: The spectacular sunrise and sunset tinge the awe-inspiring
pristine peaks, making Chaukori an idyllic holiday resort.
EXCURSIONS
Gangolihaat: (35 kms.). An important religious center housing the
famous Hat-Kalika temple, which is a popular venue for local fairs.
Berinaag: (8
kms.) Offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas and the tea gardens
here, yield high quality tea.
Pataal
Bhuvaneshwar: (49 kms.) Situated on the road to Berinag, from
Gangolihat, the Pataal Bhuvaneshwar Temple complex is worth visiting.
Inside the cave, many Indian myths have been immortalised by limestone
formations. Lime formations have taken various shapes identifiable as
Shesh Naag, Ganesh, Badrinath & Kedarnath, the wings of Jatayu,
Sumeru mountains, Kaam Dhenu, Garur, Jyotirlingas, Shiva’s Chaupar’s
etc
Air: Nearest
airport is Naini Saini (Pithoragarh), 112 kms.
Rail: Nearest
railhead is Kathgodam, 214 kms.
Road: Chaukori
is well connected with Almora (125 kms.), Nainital (183 kms.), Bageshwar
(45 kms.) & Pithoragarh (125 kms.)
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