Kumaon is a paradise for
adventure sports. The sheer variety ranging from
mountaineering (Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba, Nanda Devi,
Kamet, Pindari, Sahastrataal, Milam, Kafni, Khatling,
Gaumukh), trekking, skiing (Auli, Dayara, Bugyal,
Munsyari, Mundali),
Skating.
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Dhwaj Shikhar
10 kms. by bus and 4 kms.
on foot, this place commands a panoramic view of the
majestic snow peaks of the north. It is also well known
for a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti.
Dhwaj is at an elevation of 2100 mts. above sea level.
14 kms. to the north of
Gangolihat and 91 kms. from Pithoragarh, Patal
Bhuwaneshwar is at an elevation of 1350 mts. The way to
the temple is through the narrow tunnel shaped cave. The
main passage opens into several small caves which have
in them the stone carving of many traditional Gods and
Goddesses and is highly revered by the religious
persons.
Sun Temple
It is at Khetikhan that the roads
coming from Lohaghat, Champawat and Devidhura meet.
Khetikhan has a Narsinh and a Sun temple. The Sun image
is disfigured but the shoes and horses are clear and
impressive. The famous freedom-fighter Harsh Dev Oli
belonged to Khetikhan.
Mostmonu Temple is on a motor road
from Chandak to Bans, which is 12 Km away. A fair is
held every year in September at Shiva temple of
Mostmanu.
Mahakalika Shaktipeeth
78 kms. from Pithoragarh is
Gangolihat, a cultural centre rich in folk culture,
music, and religious traditions and had been chosen by
Shankaracharya for the installation of Mahakali
Shaktipeeth. Amidst the cluster of pine trees, Shakti
temple of Goddess Kali is the main attraction.
Here
Goddess Kali is represented in her fierce form,
conquering the demon. Twice a year in Chait and Asoj on
the eightday of the Navratris a large fair is held at
the Kalika temple. The Chamunda Devi temple is just 2 Km
to the south - west of Gangolihat.
Narayan Ashram
129 kms. from
Pithoragarh, Narayan Ashram is situated at an elevation
of 2734 mts. This hermitage was established by Narayan
Swami in 1936. The Ashram has become an important social
- educational institution and attracts many scholars and
Himalayan wilderness lovers from all over the country.