This is the northern district of Kumaon. The borders of Pithoragarh district touch the borders of Tibet and Nepal.The headquarters of this beautiful district is Pithoragarh town, which is located in the heart of the district. The Pithoragarh district is very rich in natural beauty and comprises of a large number of beautiful remote valleys. Pithoragarh district can be called a Pandora's Box for the nature lovers to explore.

The Himalayan Ranges form the Northern Boundary of this beautiful district. A large number of Glaciers are located here in the northern part, which is almost entirely covered with snow all through the year. Pithoragarh district comprises largely of green beautiful pastures and snow - bound areas. The forests, with a large variety of Flora and Fauna, occupy almost half of the district's area. Pithoragarh district is also the gateway to the Holy Mansarovar Lake, which is a highly revered spot among the Hindu community.

A visit to this beautiful district of Kumaon mesmerizes each and every person who comes here every year.