Pithoragarh
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]
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Pithoragarh Media
Group of Temples at Kasni were built in 11th century during the rule of Katyuri kings.
A view of Pithoragarh town from the Pithoragarh Fort (also known as London Fort)
Jagir Khet Waterfall
Celebration of Hill Jatra in Pithoragarh .
A panoramic view of Pithoragarh
Landslides and cloudbursts, caused by heavy rains that fall during the summer monsoon, often interrupt transportation networks.
Temporary campus of Seemant Institute of Technology
References
- ↑ "District Pithoragarh, Government of Uttarakhand | District Pithoragarh, Government of Uttarakhand|A Kailash Mansarovar district | India | India". Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "Pithoragarh - Hotspot For Nature Walks | Uttarakhand Tourism". uttarakhandtourism.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "Incredible India | Pithoragarh". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
