Pithoragarh is directly connected to Delhi with overnight buses from Anand Vihar ISBT (NOT Kashmere Gate ISBT). The nearest train stations to Pithoragarh are Haldwani-Kathgodam (Ranikhet Express from Delhi) and Tanakpur (No direct trains from Delhi). From Kathgodam you can get buses or shared cars via Almora to Pithoragarh (200 KMs) and from Tanakpur via Champawat to Pithoragarh (150 KMs).
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Patal Bhuvaneshwar is an excellent offbeat option in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, that offers a limestone cave temple, along with birding, trekking, and responsible village tourism.
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The main Shiva Temple in Baijnath, Uttarakhand, is surrounded by 17 smaller shrines dedicated to other deities and all of them are built in the usual Nagara style. The other important temples include Lakshmi Narayan, Kedareshwar, and Brahmani Devi etc.
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Someshwar is primarily fed by two rivers, Kosi and Sai. It is only 10-12 KMs from Kausani, which is a more famous tourist spot. You can reach here by any Kausani or Bageshwar bound bus from Almora.
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The 95 KM long Pithoragarh-Dharchula route is an ancient route connecting Kumaon to Nepal and Tibet. Dharchula borders Nepal and is one of the many border crossings in the region on the banks of rivers Kali. But before that, you come accross Jauljibi, 65 Kms from Pithoragarh while Askote is a major village en route.
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Munsiyari is one of the farthest hill stations in the country, on the edge of the great mountains on the northern border of Pithoragarh district, Kumaon, Uttarakhand. Milam glacier treks start from here.
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Champawat is the ancient capital of Kumaon. Although rarely visited by tourists, it has a lot to offer including ancient temples, British era tea gardens, and scenic landscapes. Abbott Mount, Mayavati Ashram, and Pancheshwar are other attractions nearby.
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