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| 76 km from Pithoragarh, Champawat situated at 1615 m was riginally the capital of the Chand rajas of Kumaon.It was at Champawat that Lord Vishnu is sa to have appeared as Kurmavatar, hence Kumaon came to be Known as Kurmanchal. A small fort an the teples of Baleshwar , Champadari ,Ratneshwar and Durga adom the city.Champawat is famous not only from historical, sculptural and historical, scuptural and archaeological points of view but also for its abundant scenic beauty. The places worth seeing near Champawat are Narasingha Danda, Hingla Devi , Hidimba Gathotkach temple, Maneshwar ,Kranteshwar and the temple of Surya at village Ramak. |
| Baleshwar Temple: The group of temples dedicated to Baleshwar, Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga , built by the early Chand rulers today stan with intricate structural carvings enthralling the visitors. The carvings an paintings on the ceilings of these temples are evidence of the ancient glory and artistic exellent of the era. |
| Punyaagiri temple (94 km): It is amongst the most famous temples of Kumaon.Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine between April and June. A distance of 3 km has to be trekked from Tunyas. |
| Mayawati Ashram: Headquarters of Advait Ashram , it was sanctified by Swami Vivekanana and is also known for its charming surroundings. |
| Devidhura (58 km) Situated at aheight of 1615 m ,well known for the temple of barahi Devi . A fair is held here annually on "Rakha Bandhan ". |
| Abbot Mount(22 km) Situated among thick forests of oak and deodar,Abbot Mount is one of Kumaon's idyllic hill resorts offering peaceful and secluded holidays. |
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Rail:Nearest railhead is Tanakpur,75 km Road: Well connected to Nainital,233 km; Haldwani,193 km; Tanakpur,75 km and Pithoragarh,74 km. |
| Tourist bungalow (Tel: 59652-2030). |
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