Chaukori Hill Station

About Chaukori

Chaukori is a Hill Station. In the district of Pithoragarh stick among the Majestic peaks of the western Himalayan Range in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, India. To its Northward is Tibet and to its Southward is Terai. The Mahakali River, running along with its eastern bounds, forms the Indo-Nepal international border. This place has become a Well known tourist place and from here a wide and Attractive view of Himalayan reach can be viewed. The Golden yellow color of Sunshine falling on the Himalayan reach in the morning time is really worth seeing. There are Lodge available here where one can stay and enjoy the Peaceful surroundings. Tourists coming to this place mostly also visit the nearby tourist places like Kausani, Almora, Bageshwar, and Patal Bhubneshwar.

Main Highlights Of Chaukori, Uttarakhand

Latitude: 29.84124°N
Longitude: 80.030594°E
Country: India
State: Uttarakhand
Division: Kumaon
District: Pithoragarh
Area: 8.3618 km²(3.2285 sq mi)
Elevation: 2,010 m (6,590 ft)
Population: 1,163
Density: 140/km² (360/sq mi)
Languages: Hindi, Sanskrit
Timezone: UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration: UK 05

How to Reach Chaukori

Chaukori can be accessed conveniently with all three means of transport, however, the most preferable way is to take a train till kathgodam, and then hire a cab to reach.

By Air

Pithoragarh’s Naini Saini airport is the most proximate airport from Chaukori. Dehradun’s Jolly Grant airport is the second closest airport to Chaukori.

By Train

The nearest railway station from Chaukori is Kathgodam Railway Station. This railway station is well-connected with prime cities like Lucknow, Delhi, and Kolkata. A taxi can be hired from here to reach Chaukori. Tanakpur railway station is the second nearest railway station which is at a distance of 174kms from the town.

By Road

The nearest bus station from Chaukori is Kathgodam. Taxis and private buses & State-run buses are also accessible from the major places like Almora, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Kausani, Didihat.

Tourist Attractions in Chaukori

The pious city of Chaukori is loaded with an abundance of revered religious places that attracts numerous tourists. The major attraction of the place is the temples here. People have a lot of faith in these temples.

Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple

Kapileshwar Mahadev temple is positioned in Saur Valley, Pithoragarh. The holy sanctum is situated inside a 10 m dark cave and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Mahakali Temple, Gangolihat

The Mahakali temple is devoted to Goddess Kalika and is nestled amidst the dense deodar forest. The temple is located in Gangolihat which is 36 km away from Chaukori.

Nag Mandir, Berinag

Nag Mandir is positioned in Berinag village. From Chaukori, Nag mandir is at a distance of 12km. A number of snake temples can be seen in this place.

Ghunsera Devi Temple

Ghunsera Devi temple is situated under the Ghunsera Cave. The temple was established by the khol Kings of the Kartikeya Pura, the major attractions here are the stone sculptures of various goddesses.

Arjuneshwar Temple

Arjuneshwar temple is well-known for worshipping God Shiva. There is the belief that the temple was built by the Pandavas. It is named after Arjuna. The temple is located at an altitude of 6000 ft. in the Pithoragarh district.