India /Uttaranchal /Pithoragarh / Chaukori

Chaukori is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located at an altitude of around 2010 metres, the town of Chaukori is popular among tourists and pilgrims as well. Chaukori is a small hill station, and it is located in the Pithorgarh district. The region of Chaukori will be perfect for sightseeing purposes, and you can catch a glimpse of many peaks from the hill station. The peaks of Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot can be easily spotted from Chaukori. Chaukori will the ideal tourist spot for you if you’re looking to spend some quiet times in solace, as you can take a walk through the many tea gardens in the region. Chaukori is also a very important destination for pilgrims, as there are many temples located in the place. The Mahakali temple in Gangolihat is a famous temple in Chaukori that many pilgrims frequent. You can also visit the Patal Bhuvaneshwar temple that is located a few miles away from Chaukori. This temple is a cave shrine, where you will have to crawl into a cave in order to see the idol of the main deity. Other places of interest that you can visit in Chaukori include the Kot Gari Devi temple, the Ulkadevi Temple, the Mostamanu Temple, the Kamaksha Temple and the Arjuneshwar Shiva temple. The general climate in Chaukori is sub tropical, and the region experiences three seasons, including summers, winters and monsoon. Summers in the town of Chaukori are moderate, and winters in Chaukori are quite cold.

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Category : Temples

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 262531

STD Code: 5964

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Best Time to Visit:  March – June, September – November

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airways to the town of Chaukori. From Chaukori the aloofness is around 250 kilo meters. Pantnagar airport offers the availability of transportation to many towns such as Chaukori, Bageshwar and Almora. Taxis are available at the airport; one can hire taxis to get their desired location.

By Train : The nearest railway station to the city is located in the hamlet of Kathgodam. From Chaukori town is situated at a distance 198 kilometers from the closest rail head Kathgodam. From the railway station you can hire private cars or can get buses to reach Chaukori. Trains are also there from capital city Delhi to Kathgodam on a daily basis.

By BUS : Tourists can reach Chaukori by bus, the major and well known cities are well connected with the town. Buses are also available from the nearer places like Haldwani and Almora. Apart from the state buses, pilgrims can also catch buses from other states of India such as Delhi and Nainital. The distance between Chaukori and Nainital is around 480 kilo meters. If you are traveling from Nainital to Chaukori you may be charged nearly Rs. 280 to 300 for general class.

By Taxi : Taxies and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Ojaswi Resort ; Tea Garden Chaukori, Distt-Pithoragarh, (Uttarakhand) INDIA; Ph – 91-9759201020, 91-9639121420. ; Facilities – Taxi Services, Travel Desk, Airport/Railway Station Transfer, Shuttle Service, Library, Guide Service, Indoor Entertainment.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• The Misty Mountain Retreat; Village Jhaltola, Near Chaukori and Patal Bhuvaneshwar, Chaukori , Uttarakhand. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Comfortable cottages, Conference Hall | Doctor on Call, Laundry, Taxi Services, Travel Desk, Airport/Railway Station Transfer, Shuttle Service, Library, Guide Service, Indoor Entertainment.

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Alpine Restaurant ;  Chaukori Uttrakhand (India). ; M –  91 9410 100 555, +91 9412 057 808. ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Chaukori is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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