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 Chaukori
is a tiny hill station in the Pithoragarh district set among
the lofty peaks, of the western Himalayan Range in the Kumaon
Division of Uttarakhand, India. To the north is Tibet and to
the south is Terai. The Mahakali River, running along its eastern
boundary, forms the Indo-Nepal international border..
Chaukori's elevation is 2010 m with a spectacular view of the
snowy peaks of peaks of Nanda Devi, and Nanda Kot. It is approximately
10 km from Berinag, another little hill station. Chaukori is
a place where one can sit whole day without any company to see
and enjoy the beauty of mountains full of glaciers within a
eye distance and can feel that the snowly winds are touching
smoothly. One can view the snow clad peaks of Chaukhamba, Trishul,
Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Panchchuli in their pristine glory.
Choukori having a wonderful climate and a beautiful location.
Chaukori offers a magnificent view of the Panchchuli peaks and
has few rivals for spectacular Himalayan sunrises and sunsets.
Chaukori is the ideal destination if you want to experience
serenity and solitude amidst the lap of nature. Chaukori offers
most magnificent view of the Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi,
Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Kot And
has few rivals for spectacular Himalayan sunrises and sunsets.
In Chaukori Forests of pine, oak and rhododendron are interspersed
with cornfields and orchards. The climate is conducive to the
growth of tea, been cultivated by locals.
 Temples
Near Chaukori :-
Gangolihat, 35 km away, is an important religious centre with
the Hat-Kalika temple. Also in the general area are the following
temples :-
* Mahakali Temple of Gangolihat
* Patal Bhuvaneshwar
* Mostamanu temple
* Nagmandir of Berinag
* Ghunsera Devi Temple
* Kedar temple
* Nakuleshwar Temple
* Kamaksha Temple
* Kapileshwar Mahadev cave temple
* Ulkadevi Temple
* Jayanti Temple Dhwaj
* Arjuneshwar Shiva temple
* Kot Gari Devi
EXCURSIONS IN CHAUKORI
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.
Patal Bhuvaneshwar :- (49 kms.) Situated on the road
to Berinag, from Gangolihat, the Patal 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.
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.
Best
time to Visit Chaukori :-
Chaukori is a picturesque destination affording enchanting views
throughout the year. The best time to visit Chaukori is from
April to June and from Mid September to October end.
Summers in Chaukori :- The weather of Chaukori remains
salubrious during summers and you can see unobstructed views
of the Himalayas. Chaukori remains pleasant during summers and
light woollens are required. It is probably the best time to
visit Chaukori.
Transport
To Chaukori :-
How To Reach
Air: The nearest airport is Naini Saini at Pithoragarh
(91 kms). No regular flights are available at present
Rail: The nearest Railhead is Kathgodam, 198 kms.
Road: Chaukori is connected through metalled hill roads
with all the major towns in the area. It is 480 km from Delhi.
The most convenient way to get here is to drive from Delhi,
via Haldwani - Almora. Almora (125 kms.), Nainital (183 kms.),
Bageshwar (45 kms.), Pithoragarh (125 kms.), Kausani (117 kms.),
Binsar (100 kms.), Ranikhet (135 kms.), Jim Corbett National
Park (270 kms.), & Munsiyari (125 kms.)
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Kathgodam
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Howrah
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Kathgodam
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