Chandak:
Situated 7 Kms away by bus through an uphill climb Chandak constitutes the northern of Soar Valley . The famous temple of Mostamanu is 2 Km from Chandak. Chandak offers a fascinating view of the Himalayan ranges and the sprawling Soar Valley.It is a potential hang gliding resort and the magnesite mining factory is located too here.
Thal Kedar:
Known for its famous temple of Mahadev . 16 Km from Pithoragarh. Jayanti Temple of Dhwaj 21 Km via Totanaula. Cave temple of Kapileshwar . Cave temple at Rai , Ulka Devi Temple , Kailash Ashram Wadda , Hanuman Temple etc .
Gangolihat :
An important religious place and rich in folk culture and ancient myths , is situated 77 Km from Pithoragarh . It is particularly well known for the famous Mahakali temple where the Shakti Peeth was installed by Shankaracharya himself. During Navratries a fair is held on the occasion of which devotees offer pujas-along with sacrifices. 2 Km from Gangolihat near the Mankeshwar temple are the ruins of the fort which once belonged to the Mankotis -an obscure dynasty of Kumaon region. 2 Km away is Uprara, the native village of poet 'Gumani', the first Kumaoni poet, who also wrote in Hindi, Sanskrit and Nepali with great dexterity and command. 4 Km east from Uprara, near the village of Tamanauli is the Bharbhyo cave.
An old temple at Gangolihat Accommodation :
P.W.D. Rest House, Gopal Tourist Lodge, Shah Tourist Lodge.
Places of Tourist Attraction :
Mahakali Temple , Chamunda Temple , Mankeshwar Temple , Cave Temple of Patal Bhuvneshwar.
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