From Delhi
The charming little town of
Chaukori is unlike any other hill station you have seen. This 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!
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