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| Chaukori guide
>>> Chaukori travel guide and tourist information on Chaukori, how to get to
Chaukori, also details on sightseeing in Chaukori, best time to visit Chaukori and
accommodation in Chaukori |
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The charming little town of Chaukori is unlike
any other hill station you have seen. Chaukori is a somnolent, peaceful hamlet, untouched
by development, free from the clutches of tourism. Chaukori, in Pithoragarh district of
the Kumaon Hills of Uttaranchal, is in the heart of the Himalayas. The benign peaks of
Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and the famous five of Panchuli are a constant presence. Chaukori
village is a simple, one-horse road free from the maddening clamour of trinket vendors and
travel guides trying to lure tourists to the "hotspots" - perhaps because there
are no hotspots! In Chaukori, you are free to discover the joys of this laidback village
on your own. There is little to do here besides basking in the blissful sunshine,
breathing in the invigorating mountain air and feasting your eyes on the breathtaking
scenery. |
One of the most magnificent aspects of a
holiday in Chaukori is the fabulous sunrise and sunset that you are treated to. The night
sky is studded with a million stars that simply take your breath away.
The forests around Chaukori are thick with pine, oak and rhododendron and soggy moss that
squishes underfoot. The hill slopes are redolent with tea blossoms and you can walk
through the fruit orchards and cornfields beyond the village.
Check out Chaukori for your next mountain holiday. This resort is guaranteed to give the
others in Kumaon a run for their money!
Getting to Chaukori
Chaukori is 480 km from Delhi and 183 km from Chaukori. The railhead closest to Chaukori
is at Kathgodam, 214 km, from where buses and tourist taxis are available. Naini Saini at
Pithoragarh, 114 km, is the nearest airstrip. The most convenient way to get here is to
drive from Delhi, via Nainital.
Best time to visit Chaukori
March to June and mid-September to November are the best months to be here, though
Chaukori has a bracing climate throughout the year. Light woollens are fine for summer,
but carry heavy clothing if visiting in the winter months.
Accommodation in Chaukori
The KMVN Tourist Bungalow is the only accommodation available at Chaukori. Contact the
District Information Office at Pithoragarh, Tel 05964-25527 |
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