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Located at an altitude of 1851 meters, Pithoragarh Hill Station is a popular hill station in Uttranchal. This hill station is an ideal summer retreat for many people living in the plain lands. Apart from the breathtaking view and natural beauty, Pithoragarh Hill Station also offers variety of adventurous sports which include hang gliding, white water rafting and skiing. Many tour operators offer holiday packages to Pithoragarh Hill Station. Covering an area of 8856 square kilometers, Pithoragarh Hill Station is bordered by the neighbouring countries of Nepal and Tibet.
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Pithoragarh Hill Station is an ideal destination for nature lovers. There are many lakes surrounding the city. The Jolingkong and the Anchherital are the most two famous lakes in this place. There are also many ancient temples which depict the architectural brilliance and are must-sees of the region. The shrine of Purnagiri and the Sikh shrine near Lohaghat popularly known as the Ritha Sahib are also religious destinations of Pithoragarh Hill Station. The common belief is that after Guru Nanak touched the bitter ritha it became sweeter. The White Manu Temple is another tourist attraction of Pithoragarh Hill Station.
Other nearby sites include the Baleshwar, Chamunda Devi temple, Patal Bhubaneshwar temple and Chandak are only a few to name.
How to reach Pithoragarh Hill Station: the best way to get to this hill station is by availing bus services from Nainital, Almora or Delhi. The experience of bus ride through the meandering ravines of the hill station will surely be pleasant and memorable for you. Summer months are the ideal time to visit this place. There are plenty of hotels and other accommodation facilities in Pithoragarh Hill Station. However during the summer season, which is the peak tourist season, it is advisable to book your reservation pretty early to avoid heavy rush.
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