Places to Visit in Champawat
Top Tourist Places in Champawat recommended by travellers
Lohaghat
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Historic
Lohaghat holds a historical and mythological significance, which make this site an ideal tourist destination from Champawat. This place is situated around 14 km from Champawat and has an average height of 5,597 ft above the sea level. It is located on the banks of Lohawati River and is known for...
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Devidhura
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Heritage
Devidhura is an old town, situated about 58 km from Lohaghat, in the backdrop of the high Himalayan Mountains. This town is full of dense forests having oak and deodar trees, which meet with the three districts of Nainital, Almora and Pithoragarh. There are some archaeological ruins at this site,...
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Purnagiri
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Purnagiri is situated at a height of 3000 m above the main sea level and is located at about 20 km from Tanakpur. It is further 92 km from the district headquarters, Champawat and is famous for a festival held during Chaitra Navratri between March and April. Kali River descends into the plains,...
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Pancheshwar
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Other
Pancheshwar is situated at a distance of 40 km from Lohaghat, near the confluence of Saryu and Kali Rivers. This place shares its border with Nepal and is known for its Chaumu Temple, where local inhabitants worship the Jaat of Chaumu. Travellers can also visit Chamdeval (8 km), Rasul (12 km) and...
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Gurdwara Reetha Sahib
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Other
Gurdwara Reetha Sahib is situated at about 60 km from Nanak Mata and 166 km from Tanakpur Railway Station. The ancient tradition believes that Guru Nanak Dev made bitter fruit of a soapnut tree sweet for feeding Bhai Mardana. This Gurdwara is famous for the soapnut trees and the fruits from these...
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Ek Hathiya Ka Naula
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Other
Ek Hathiya ka Naula is situated at about 5 km from Champawat, which is believed to be built in one night by the one handed artisan.
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Kranteshwar Mahadev Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Kranteshwar Mahadev Temple is located on a hill top, which lies to the east of the Champawat town in the state of Uttarakhand. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is popularly called as Kandev and Kurmapad by the local inhabitants. The temple is situated about 6 km from the main town and...
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Nagnath Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Nagnath Temple is one of the oldest shrines in the Champawat District, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a double storey wooden structure along with a carved doorway at this temple, which represents the traditional Kumaoni architectural style. In 18th century, the temple was partially...
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Baleshwar Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Baleshwar Temple is one of the oldest temples in the Champawat District, which was constructed by Chand Dynasty rulers. It is currently in ruined state, but is famous for the carvings on its ceilings and other important structural features. The temple is situated 76 km away from Pithoragarh and...
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Mayawati Ashram
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Mayawati Ashram or the Advaita Ashram is situated just 9 km away from Lohaghat and around 22 km from the district headquarters at Champawat. This ashram is located at an average elevation of 1,940 m above the sea level and lies at the backdrop of Himalayan mountain range. It also has a small...
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Gwal Devta
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Gwal Devta is also called as Goll or Goril, which is the main deity of justice. Goril, a Katyuric price of Champawat, was known for his fair play and justice, who was killed by his step mother. After his death, a temple was constructed in his memory at Champawat.
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Barahi Temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Barahi Temple is situated in Devidhura, which is around 58 km from Champawat and is dedicated to Goddess Barahi. This temple also has huge stones that are believed to be used by Pandavas as balls to play games. Bagwal Fair is an annual fair organised at this temple, on the occasion of Raksha...
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Aditya Temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Aditya Temple is completed surrounded with valley of flowers, dense forest, high peaks and snow filled mountains. The temple is located in Ramak village, which is situated at a distance of 75 km from Champawat. Aditya Temple is also considered to be the sun god, as it resembles the sun temple of...
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Banasur ka Kila
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Fort
Banasur ka Kila is situated at an elevation of 1,859 m and is believed to be constructed during the Medieval Age. The inhabitants believe that this fort was built after Banasur, the eldest son of King Bali, who was assassinated at this site. Lohawati River also originates from this site which is...
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Chaumu Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 15Places to Visit in Champawat
- Type: Religious
Chaumu Temple is located in Pancheshwar and is known for an old idol of Lord Shiva, who is considered to be the protector of animals. Devotees coming here to this temple offer milk and bells to the main deity. An annual Uttarayani Mela, during Makar Sankranti is also celebrated at a grand level...
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