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Chaukhutia is place which has a lot of religious significance associated to it, mainly because of the delightful places surrounding the place. Places such as Vaishno Devi temple, Kali temple, ruins of Katyuri dynasty and many other ancient forts are all accessible from Chaukhutia and add to the glory of this religious place.
Chaukhutia is a scenic place surrounded by serene and natural beauty. The name Chaukhutia is derived from a world called “Chakhuta”. This is a Kumaoni word meaning four feet in English. Chaukhutia explains the meaning of four feet by denoting four different unique ways.
Chaukhutia is the centre of attraction of Uttaranchal, since it provides easy access to nearby locations and destinations. Located on the Ram Ganga River, Chaukhutia speaks a lot about the historical and the current significance of its nearby travel and spiritual destinations. Chuakhutia itself is famous for its fishing centre as well as its natural beauty.
Accommodation in Chaukhutia
Chaukhutia is located on the way to Badrinath. Hence, one can find easy accommodation arrangements. Forest ministry has many guest houses let out on rent for the tourists and visitors. Apart from this, you can find various hotels, paying guest and ashrams available for putting up on your tour.
Attractions of Chaukhutia
Chaukhuia is the centre of all tourist destinations in Uttaranchal. However, Chaukhutia is itself famous only for its scenic beauty and the fishing activities.
Location of Chaukhutia
Chaukhutia is located on the highway connecting Ranikhet and Badrinath itself. It is located at a distance of 54 kilometers from Ranikhet.
Best Time to Visit Chaukhutia
Being a spiritual destination, Chaukhutia is flooded with tourists round the year. There is no particular season or time to visit Chaukhutia. It can be visited round the year.
How to Reach Chaukhutia
In case you are planning to visit Chaukhuti alone, the easiest way to reach is to go by rail. The closest rail head near Chaukhutia is the Kathgodam located around 120 km away from the place. Ramnagar is another rail head located at a distance of 133 km.
For tourists and travellers coming to Chaukhutia from other nearby places, the best means will be to come by road. Chaukhutia has well established road connectivity and has bus services running from Delhi. Places such as Gopeshwar, Almora, Nainital are only approximately 100 km away. Hence, there is regular bus and jeep service running between these locations providing connectivity to Chaukhutia from places around it.
Other Attractions near Chaukhutia
Chaukhutia is famous for the locations around. Following are the attraction points around Chaukhutia:
- Jaurasi: A hill station located at a height of 6000 ft. above the sea. Located just 16 km away from Chaukhutia, it is famous for scenic beauty.
- Dwarahat: Located at a distance of just 18 km, Dwarahat is a well-known place of Kumaon and is crowded with ancient carvings and sculptures. You can see the Syalde-Bikhoti Mela in Dwarahat during the month of April.
- Doonagiri: Located at just 33 km away from Chaukhutia, Doonagiri is famous for the temple of Vaishno Devi and the scenic view of Himalayan mountains.
- Naithnadevi: This destination is famous for its Bhagwati Temple and is just is 33 km away from Chaukhutia.
- Lakhan Pur Temple: Belonging to the people of Katyuri dynasty, this temple is just at a distance of 5-7 km from Chaukhutia and is located at a peak of a mountain.
Chaukhutia Tourist Information
URL: www.uttaranchaltourism.in
5, Kailash Gate
Rishikesh -249201
Tel.:+91- 135- 2434087.
Helpline No. +91-9312318417
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.
Oak Park House
Tallital, Nainital
Phone No.: +91-05942- 236356/236209/ 235700
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