Didihat the unseen beauty of Uttarakhand

Didihat village overview

Tehsil – Pithoragarh

District – Garhwal

State – Uttarakhand

Area – 4 km²

Language – Hindi / Kumaoni

Pin code – 262551

Main Highlights of Didihat:

Best time to visit – Summer time

Located in – Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

Nearest railway station – Kathgodam, Haldwani

Nearest airport – Pantnagar Airport

Longitude & latitude – 29.8007° N, 80.2461° E

Weather of Didihat:

The weather in Didihat is normally pleasant and clear. In winter Minimum & maximum temperature in Didihat is 1ºC to 20ºC approximately. In summer temperature scales between 18°C to 32°C.

Places to visit:

· Munsiyari:

Munsiyari is situated in Pithoragarh. Munsiyari is hill station in Uttarakhand. Munsiyari is a bordering with Tibet. It is famous for their nature and adventure. It is paradise for the people who love nature and adventure. It is situated 2,200m above sea level. Munsiyari is 128.6km far from Pithoragarh and 197km from Almora.

· Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple:

Kapileshwar Mahadev temple is an ancient temple. It is made by katyura kings around 8^th – 10^th century. It is devoted to lord Shiva. It is located in Pithoragarh (Soar valley). According to Hindu legend, a saga name of Kapil used to meditate in this cave. Bus station is 2.8km away from the temple. It is 3km far from Pithoragarh. Temple gives the beautiful view of Saur valley and misty Himalayanpeaks.

· Chandak:

Chandak is small valley situated in the north side of solar valley. It is about 8km from Pithoragarh. It is famous mountain range in Pithoragarh. It is a opportunity for a small trek. This beautiful place also provides a taste of adventure in for of hang gliding. Also the Mostamanu Temple is found here at a distance of 8km from it.

History

Katyuri dynasty ruled in Didihat. The reigion came under Malla kings of Sirakot. King Raika built the Shirakot temple. Some ancient temples and fort are still present today. In 1947 according to United Provinces Didihat was Tehsil in Almora district. Later in 1960, Didihat tehsil, were transferred to the Pithoragarh.

Shirakot temple

Geography

Didihat lies at 29.97ºN 80.15ºE in Northern India at 1,725 m (5659 ft) above sea level, in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Didihat is 54 km far from District Headquarter. Its covers an area of 4 km² (1.5 sq mi). In 20 July 2003 and 13 August 2007 two times Didihat has harm by deluge. Many people lost their life in both disaster. Flash floods are very common hydro meteorological hazards due to excessive rainfall or snow melt, bursting of dams, cloudburst, etc. 262551 is Pin code of Didihat. Didihat is 213.7km far from Nanital & 553.6km from Delhi.

Culture

Didihat has a wide range of festivals. In Didihat festival of colors ‘Holi’ celebrate in different forms such as the Baithki Holi, the khari Holi and the Mahila Holi. The festival of light and joy ‘diwali’ is celebrated with gracefully. In majority natal language of didihat is Kumaoni.‘Sirali’ language in Didihat spoken by Kumaoni.

Tourism

Didihat reflects the beauty of Himalaya that makes the tourist spots. It is situated 54 km from Pithoragarh on the hil top of ‘diditarh’ with the river charamgad (bhadigad).

Transport

In Didihat main form of transport by buses that connect the Didihat to Delhi and others cities. Buses are either run by State controlled Uttarakhand Transport Corporation or private K.MO.U. Tanakpur is the Nearest Railway station [210 km (130 mi)].

How to reach Didihat:

By Bus: Didihat has well bus service and has good road you can easily find bus for Didihat. Didihat is well link with motorable roads. Buses from ISBT are easily available to reach Didihat. Also you can hire cab to reach Didihat.

By Rail: Didihat is also link with railway. Kathgodam & Tanakpur is the nearest railways to reach Didihat. Kathgodam is 195km & Tanakpur is 198km far from Didihat. You can easily find buses and taxi from railway station for Didihat.

By Air: The Pantnagar airport is the nearest airport for didihat. Pantnagar airport is 297.2km far from didihat. Taxi and buses are available in airport. Pantnagar airport is connected to Delhi.