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Kumaon Tourism
Almora
Of the three districts of Kumaon, Almora occupies a central location. Being
further away from the plains than Nainital, this district provides tranquil
spots where one can enjoy the mountain air without jostling against milling
holiday-makers.
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Bageshwar
This quaint town abounds in religious legends, festive happenings and mind blowing
surroundings. Famous primarily as a prominent Shaivaite delight, Bageshwar has
its share of patriotic expressions and picturesque interludes.
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Champawat
76 kms from Pithoragarh, Champawat is situated 1615 mts. above sea level &
was originally the capital of Chand Rajas of Kumaon. It was at Champawat that
Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared in Kurmavatar hence Kumaon came to be known
as Kurmanchal.
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Nainital
A perfect Gem Popularly called the lake district because of a string of closely
located lakes (Bhim Tal, Sat Tal, Naukuchia Tal and, of course, Naini, Nainital
district has other claims to distinction : Corbett, India's first national park:
Kathgodam, nucleus of the timber trade and a railhead for Kumaon: Bhowali, Major
fruit market; and Kaladhungi, fertile wheat bowl and home of Jim Corbett.
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Pithoragarh
This district borders Tibet in the north and Nepal in the east. Due to this
strategic location, the outer limits, due north and east, require permits to
explore. The pilgrim route to Kailash- Mansarovar (a mountain and lake highly
revered by the Hindus), traverses through this region.
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Udham Singh
Nagar
The district was named in the memory of Late Shri Udham Singh who was a great
freedom fighter and who killed General Dyre after the brutal Jaliyanwala Bagh
massacre. The district comprises of three main sub divisions Rudrapur, Kashipur
and Khatima and is surrounded by the exotic Himalayan ranges. The tehsils in
the district are Kashipur, Kichha, Khatima,Sitarganj. Bajpur and Garadpur are
sub-tehsils.
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Golden Triangle
