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Hotels(2)|Ratings(5)|Reviews(5) Last rated Dec 27th 2012
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Rs. 5500
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The hill resort of Abbott Mount, in the Champawat district of Uttaranchal, is located at an altitude of 7000 feet. It offers panoramic views of Nepal and the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, from Gangotri cliff to the Dhaulagiri range.
Like in the case of most other hill stations, Abbott Mount was an endeavor of an Englishman, John Harold Abbott in the 20th century. By profession he was a businessman and wanted to establish a hill station that would be a retreat for the European community.
Unlike other hill stations, Abbott Mount has been able to retain the historic charm, owing to its remote location. Therefore, the only lodging option available in Abbott Mount is the group of 13 cottages that is spread amidst five acres of woods.
Apart from its Himalayan surroundings, the destination offers a variety of walkways and trails amidst the pine and deodar forests, with the view of various kinds of exotic Himalayan birds and butterflies. Tourists can visit the Old Church situated in Abbott Mount. They can also opt for angling at Pancheswar or enjoy other activities like photography and playing cricket on second highest pitch of India.
The other popular towns located near Abbott Mount are Lohaghat, at a distance of 8 km and Tanakpur within 80 km. The other places to visit from Abbott Mount are Mayawati Ashram and Patal Bhubaneswar.
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There are many sightseeing destinations in Abbott Mount, of which the three main locations are Lohaghat, Champawat and Pancheshwar. Just 7 km from Abbott Mount is Lohaghat, located on the banks of the River Lohawati, at an altitude of 1706 metres. Lohaghat is mainly known for its temples and on the way to Lohaghat, many tourists also visit Mayawati Ashram, which is a popular spiritual centre.
Champawat town is the place where Lord Krishna’s Kurmavtar or incarnation as turtle is believed to have appeared. The Chand dynasty ruled Champawat in the early days and this town was the capital of their kingdom.
In the 16th century, the rulers of Chand dynasty built the Baleswar Temple with works of stone carvings. Tourists can visit this temple and other temples as well, along with the old fort, which functions as the Tehsil office’s headquarters.
Pancheshwar is a Shiva temple, where Lord Shiva is seen as a protector of animals. The villagers or Jaat come down from the village of Sail to worship at the Chaumu Temple of Pancheshwar. At the convergence of the Rivers Saryu and MahaKali, this temple is located on the borders of Nepal, about 47 km from Abbott Mount. Travellers can go there to visit the temple, enjoy the fair and if interested try fishing in the river.
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