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Pithoragarh Places To Visit In Kumaon - Munsiyari

Munsiyari

Munsiyari is situated at a distance of about 62 kms from Jauljibi via Madkot
120 kms from Pithoragarh via Thal-Tejam Kalamuni and 207 kms from Almora via
TakuIa-Bageshwar and Thal along the same routes. On both the routes the traveller
can see many water falls coming down to Gori and Ramganga. Besides housing the tehsil
headquarters, Munsiyari is the centre as well as the gate way of the Johar region.

The whole Johari Population of Munsiyari would migrate to their summer settlements
to engage in trade with the advent of spring. Although, Johars still deal in woollens
and herbs, there are a number of Johars who have turned to agriculture and horticulture.
Nonetheless they all are confined to Munsiyari alone.

Other Places To Visit In Pithoragarh


Munsiyari

	Munsiyari is situated at a distance of about 62 kms from Jauljibi via Madkot



Chaukori

	112 km from pithoragarh is famous for it's tea gardens established by the british



Berinag

	Berinag is a small hilly town. A beautiful temple of Bedinag (Nag Devta) is there. Earlier it was also famous for tea gardens. All major peaks of himaliyas can seen. The famous cave of Patal Bhuweshner is also nerby to berinag.



Dhawaj Temple In Pithoragarh

	This highly revered tample situated, at an elevation of 2100 mts. above the sea level, at a distance of 15 Kms. including a journey of 4.5 Kms. on foot.



Narayan Ashram In Pithoragarh

	This Ashram was established by Narayan Swami in 1936 . The Ashram is a spiritual place and also engaged is imparting education to local childrens. Narain Ashram is also engaged in socio-economic activities to help and promote local people. This Ashram has megnifecient surroundings and is surrounded by a multiude of flowers. The serene atmosphere,the enervating discourses,meditation-room inside the ashram and samadhi sthal provide solace to the yatris and tour



Patal Bhuvaneshwar

	Enshrined in mystery and mythology, Patal Bhuvaneshwar is the hidden pilgrimage centre, near Gangolihat in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.Located 91 kms from Pithoragarh on the way to Berinag, at an elevation of about 1350 m, this highly revered shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva.