Places of Interest
Once the bastion of the Chand rulers, Pithoragarh town is littered with temples and forts belonging to that era.
The town had two forts one of which has been demolished, its place being taken by the Government Girls’ Intermediate College building. The building of the other fort houses the treasury and the tahsil.
Other places of interest in Pithoragarh are Patal Bhuvaneshwar (Gangolihat), Chandak, Dewalthal, Dharchula, Munsiyari and Kali Mandir of Gangolihat. Kumaon University College is the main educational institution in the district for higher studies.
About 5 km. from the place there is a small and beautiful place named Chandag which houses an asylum for lepers. It is said that a goddess killed two devils, Chand and Mund, at this place. The episode gave the place the name Chandghat, Chandag appearing to be its corruption.
Pithoragarh Fort: It is set atop a hill on the outskirts of the town. The fort was built by the Gorkhas in 1789.
Kapileshwar Mahadev (3 km): The cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva affords fine view of the Soar valley and lofty Himalayan peaks.
Maharajke Park : This park was built by Indian Military in the memory of soldiers died in Kashmir and gives a lovely view of surroundings,mainly small peaks covered with only grass and bushes having almost no trees,its a lofty park with adequate area and a small canteen,many visitors from pithoragarh and surrounding places visit there for holidays like New Year parties etc.
Kamakhya Devi Temple : Another beautiful site,temple of Kamakhya Devi,situated at the top of small hills near the town.Also gives the majestic view of surrounding valley and a peaceful place for one to leave the worldly up-downs for moment.--Deepak Awasthi 22:12, 1 October 2012 (UTC)
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