Chaukori
The charming and picturesque town of Charkori is situated in the heart of Pithoragarh district(112 km) on the verge of exciting Jim Corbett country.Literally cupped in a Bowl by the surrounding magestic Himalayas, Chaukori is famous not ony for the magnigicent view it offers of Panchchuli peaks but is quite unriballed for its breathintakingly beautiful sunsets. The spectacular sunrise an sunsets tinge the awe-inspiring pristine peaks, making Charkori an idyllic holiday resort among unspoilt nature.The equable climate accounts for the tea shrubs groun by enterprising locals and the fields of ripining com, fruit orchards and pine , oak and rhododendron trees exude and enchanting charm.
Excursions
Gangolihat(35 km): An important religious centre housing the famous Hat-Kalika temple ,which is a popular venue for local fairs.
Berinag(8 km): Offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas and the tea gardens here yield high quality tea.
Patal Bhuvaneshwar(49 km): Situated on the road to Berinag , from Gangolihat . Patal Bhubaneshwar temple complex is a worth visiting experience. Inside the cave, many Indian myths have been immortalised by lime stone formations .Lime formations have taken various shapes identifiable as Sheshnag , Ganesh ,Badrinath and Kedarnath, the wings of Jatayu Sumeru mountains,Kam Dhenu, Garura,Jyotirlingas , Shiva, Chaupar,etcl
Accessibility
Rail:Nearest railhead is Kathgodam,214 km
Road: Chaukori is well connected with Almora(125 km) ,Nainital(183 km),Bageshwar(45 km) and Pithoragarh(125 km).
Accommodation
Panchchuli, KMVN Tourist Bungalow.

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