Places of Interest

Meetha Reetha
Sahib

Punyagiri

Shyamla Tal


Almora

Bageshwar

Nainital

Pithoragarh

Udham Singh Nagar


Pilgrimage
Bageshwar
Baijnath
Jageshwar
Meetha Reetha Sahib
NanakSagar Matta

Temples of Kumaon

Kumaoni Cuisine

Mountaineering & Trekking Institute

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Champawat is a historical spot and is very famous for its temples and the beautiful architecture and carvings on the temples. It is a beautiful town with breathtaking landscapes and terraced fields, which cover the valley. A river snakes past these landscapes and fields forming a beautiful picture. Champawat offers the tourists with virtually everything they expect from nature, ranging from pleasant climate to varied wildlife and good places to trek. Champawat was the capital of the Kumaon rulers for a very long time. The historical ruins of the fort of the Chand rulers can be seen here in Champawat. The Baleshwar and Rataneshwar temples, which display the exquisite works of carvings, are also situated in this town.

Champawat is well connected by road with other parts of Kumaon. Hotels and Dharamshalas are available for night stay at Champawat.

 

Area 5 sq. Kms
Altitude 1615 Mts.
Climate Cold in winters, Pleasant in Summers.
Clothing Summer Light Woollens or cottons, Winter Heavy Woollens.
Season Round the year .
Language Kumaoni, Hindi
Temperature Max. 34.5 0C. Min 3 0C
Accessibility
Air Nearest Air port is Naini Saini, 80 kms. (Pithoragarh)
Rail Nearest Railhead is Tanakpur, 75 Kms.
Road Champawat is well connected with state highway.

 

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