Chaukori Glimpses of Peaks

Chaukori is a tiny hill station in the Pithoragarh district set among the lofty peaks, of the western Himalayan Range in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, India. To the north is Tibet and to the south is Terai. The Mahakali River, running along its eastern boundary, forms the Indo-Nepal international border.

Chaukori's elevation is 2010 m with a spectacular view of the snowy peaks of peaks of Nanda Devi, and Nanda Kot. It is approximately 10 km from Berinag, another little hill station.

The town of Chaukori is popular among tourists and pilgrims as well. Chaukori is a small hill station, and it is located in the Pithoragarh district.

The region of Chaukori will be perfect for sightseeing purposes, and you can catch a glimpse of many peaks from the hill station. The peaks of Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot can be easily spotted from Chaukori. 

Chaukori will the ideal tourist spot for you if you’re looking to spend some quiet times in solace, as you can take a walk through the many tea gardens in the region.

The Mahakali temple in Gangolihat is a famous temple in Chaukori that many pilgrims frequent. You can also visit the Patal Bhuvaneshwar temple that is located a few miles away from Chaukori. This temple is a cave shrine, where you will have to crawl into a cave in order to see the idol of the main deity. 

Other places of interest that you can visit in Chaukori include the Kot Gari Devi temple, the Ulkadevi Temple, the Mostamanu Temple, the Kamaksha Temple and the Arjuneshwar Shiva temple.

Chaukori is the perfect destination where along with lush acres of greenery you can also spot important Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Kot. You can feel you can almost touch the snowy Himalayas as it appears so close to your eyes.

 How to Reach Chaukori: 

Airport :- Pant Nagar Airport Uttarakhand

Rail :- Kathgodam Railway station is 36 km away from Nainital.

 Best time to Visit :

March to June and mid September to November is the perfect season here in Chaukori in Pithoragarh.