Almora
Of the three districts of Kumaon, Almora occupies a central location.
Being further away from the plains than Nainital, this district provides
tranquil spots where one can enjoy the mountain air without jostling against
milling holiday-makers.
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Bageshwar
This quaint town abounds in religious legends, festive happenings and
mind blowing surroundings. Famous primarily as a prominent Shaivaite
delight, Bageshwar has its share of patriotic expressions and picturesque
interludes.
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Champawat
76 kms from Pithoragarh, Champawat is situated 1615 mts. above sea
level & was originally the capital of Chand Rajas of Kumaon. It was at
Champawat that Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared in Kurmavatar hence
Kumaon came to be known as Kurmanchal.
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Nainital
A perfect Gem Popularly called the lake district because of a string of
closely located lakes (Bhim Tal, Sat Tal, Naukuchia Tal and, of course,
Naini, Nainital district has other claims to distinction : Corbett, India's
first national park: Kathgodam, nucleus of the timber trade and a railhead
for Kumaon: Bhowali, Major fruit market; and Kaladhungi, fertile wheat bowl
and home of Jim Corbett.
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Pithoragarh
This district borders Tibet in the north and Nepal in the east. Due to
this strategic location, the outer limits, due north and east, require
permits to explore. The pilgrim route to Kailash- Mansarovar (a mountain and
lake highly revered by the Hindus), traverses through this region.
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Udham
Singh Nagar The district was named in the memory of
Late Shri Udham Singh who was a great freedom fighter and who killed General
Dyre after the brutal Jaliyanwala Bagh massacre. The district comprises of
three main sub divisions Rudrapur, Kashipur and Khatima and is surrounded by
the exotic Himalayan ranges. The tehsils in the district are Kashipur,
Kichha, Khatima,Sitarganj. Bajpur and Garadpur are sub-tehsils.
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