Pithoragarh

human settlement in India

Pithoragarh is a town and district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Its landscape has Himalayan mountains, valleys, alpine meadows, forests, waterfalls, perennial rivers, glaciers, and springs.[1]

In history, the town was a major centre of power during the ruling of the Chand Kings in Kumaon and some remains of that time are still here.[2]

Pithoragarh is known for its dense forests and plants.[3]

Pithoragarh
Town
Pithoragarh
Sunrise of the town
Sunrise of the town


References change

  1. "District Pithoragarh, Government of Uttarakhand | District Pithoragarh, Government of Uttarakhand|A Kailash Mansarovar district | India | India". Retrieved 2023-03-06.
  2. "Pithoragarh - Hotspot For Nature Walks | Uttarakhand Tourism". uttarakhandtourism.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
  3. "Incredible India | Pithoragarh". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 2023-03-06.