citypithoragarh Extending from the Himalayan foothills to the international borders of Nepal and China, Uttarakhand is a state in North India. The state is referred to as the Land of Gods as it is home to several shrines. Pithoragarh is one of the most beautiful and serene districts of Uttarakhand. Trekking & Camping is one of the best ways to get close to nature. Most of the trekking routes in Pithoragarh are away from the habitation zone and need your own staying arrangement in the form of tents for camping. There are many locations in Pithoragarh to tempt you to pitch your tent and enjoy the wilderness of nature. Every year thousands of trekkers come to Uttarakhand to experience the richness of this part of tourism and Pithoragarh is one blooming district in this regard.
In Pithoragarh, trekking is also associated with the pilgrimage of temples and shrines. The longest and the most famous trek is that of the ‘Khuliya Top, Munshiyari. Treks here in Pithoragarh are difficult as the city is already at an altitude of 1514 meters and we are talking about climbing peaks. Many shrines are at the places where one has to trek like Thalkedaar Mahadeva, Dhwaj Mandir, Asurchula Mandir and many more. Treks to the Milam and Namik Glaciers are kick-started here. The government of Pithoragarh has also been very supportive and is welcoming tourists to come and trek to amazing locations of Pithoragarh.
