Major Attractions in Pithoragarh

• Arjuneshwar Temple Road Distance
• Gangolihat
• Nakuleshwar Temple
• Pithoragarh Fort
• Thal Kedar Temple

Pithoragarh Travel Guide

• Pithoragarh
• Pithoragarh Road Distance
• Guide to Arrive at Pithoragarh
• Pithoragarh Sightseeing
• Excursions to Pithoragarh
• Accommodation in Pithoragarh

Gangolihat is a small hill town nearby to Pithoragarh and known for its wealthy culture and folk and earliest myths. The place is especially known for Mahakali temple where Shakti Peeth was established by Shankaracharya and thus thousands of pilgrims come here for devotion. Along with that, the place Gangolihat is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and during Navratri it has vital importance when Pujas and Sacrifices are offered to the God.

The place Gangolihat is located at an elevation of 1,760 meters from the sea level and the distance between Gangolihat and Pithoragarh is only 78 km. You’ll find two popular rivers i.e. Saryu and Ramganga that are surrounding the place. You can also get the clear visibility of Panchchuli peaks and Nanda Devi from here.

Places to see in Gangolihat
The place Gangolihat is extremely popular for underground caves and ancient temples. Ambika Dewaal, Haat Kalika, Chamunda Mandir and Vaishnavi Mandir are few temples must to see at Gangolihat. Apart from the temples numerous underground caves such as Patal Bhubaneswar, Mukteshwar Gufa and Shailashwer Gufa are also available here to visit.

How to reach Gangolihat
You can reach to Gangolihat without facing lots of stress. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station which is just 200 kms away from the place and New Delhi is the nearest airport which is just 312 kms away from this place.

Hotels in Gangolihat
Quite Good! The place is surrounded by numerous hotels that are committed to offer best comfort as you ever imagine. Multi-cuisines restaurants are associated with this that can offer you varieties of cuisines as per your demand and beyond your expectation.

Best Time to Visit Gangolihat
Gangolihat welcomes you to visit this place throughout the year as the climate is pleasant across the year. Whether you are planning for office trip or family trip, the place can give you ultimate memory that you never love to forget.

Shopping at Gangolihat
Shopping facility is not good at Gangolihat. So, in case you’re planning for shopping then this is not an apt place for you.