district comes in the Kumaon region .It was once the capital of the Chand dynasty.Champawat is not only famous for its natural beauty, glaciers, meandering streams, pilgrimage centers but also as a newly developed district .It is a peaceful place with peace loving people and enchanting natural beauty....
Devidhura
Devidhura is famous for Bagwal Mela (fair)(stone fighting between two groups under religious customs) .Devidhura is a beautiful place and famous for Varashi temple.
The Bagwal Mila(fair) is held every year which is organised by the tample authorities on the Raksha Bandhan day.
Devi Dhura Fair
This fair is held every year on the day of Rakshabandhan at Varahidevi temple in Devidhura. Devidhura situated at the border of Almora, Pithoragarh and Nainital districts. Goddess Varahi is worshipped here on this day in a rare way. Bagwaal fair organised on this day. The event is marked by two groups of people fighting a battle in front of the temple, throwing stones at each other, while they try to protect themselves by using big roof-like shields.Every year thousands of people gather to watch this event. The fighting stops soon after the priest appears and both sides meet and reconcile.
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Nearest Railway Station |
Nearest Railway station is Tanakpur 75 kms. |
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Nearest airpoint |
Naini Saini, 80 kms. (Pithoragarh) |
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Road :- |
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Road distance from Champawatto(in Kms.) |
Nanital - 233 Kms |
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Haldwani -193 Kms. | |
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Tanakpur - 75 Kms. |
Abbot Mount
Abbot Mount is situated at a distance of 8 Kms. from Lohaghat.The scenic beauty og hills can be seen here and the place itself is famous for peaceful secluded holidays.It is 11 Kms from the heart of Champawat town
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N.G.O.
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The following are the guest houses available in Champawat | |
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Forest Rest House |
Contact No. - Not Available |
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Circuit House |
Contact No.- Not Available |
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Zila Panchayat Dak Bungalow |
Contact No.- Not Available |
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P.W.D. Inspection House |
Contact No.- Not Available |
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Tourist Rest House |
Contact No. - 8630 |
General Information Of Champawat
Total Area: 5 Sq. kms. (City area)
Total Population:
Altitude: 1615 Mts. From the sea level
Temperature:
30-32?C cenregate in Summer
05-08?C in Winter
Clothing: Summer- Cottons/ light woolens, Winter - Heavy woolens
Languages: Hindi, English and Kumaoni