Lohaghat
Summer vaccations are arrieved, most of people do travelling atleast one time in this season. Most of people go towards the hill stations therefore we see news of crowd and traffic in the hill station. But don’t worry today we introduce you to a hill station where crowds and traffic are unheard of.
Lohaghat in Champawat district of Uttarakhand is a hill station where crowd and traffic was always less. This is a beautiful offbeat hill station 1700 meters above the sea level. Whether conditions in lohaghat are very pleasant in May and June also and may be you have to wear some more clothes after the sunset.
How to reach
By Air – Nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, located approximately 220 kilometers away. From there, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Lohaghat.
By Train – Nearest railway station to Lohaghat is Tanakpur Railway Station, around 85 kilometers away. From Tanakpur, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Lohaghat.
You can also get shared to taxies from Tanakpur.
By Bus – Lohaghat is well connected by road. Regular taxies and buses are available from major cities of Uttarakhand.
Where to stay
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Forest Rest House – Lohaghat offers forest rest houses managed by the Uttarakhand Forest Department,which provides comfortable accommdation.
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Guest house and hotels
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Kalptaru Home Stay And Banquet lohaghat
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Hotel Atithi
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Himalayan Boutique hotel
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Ankit Homestay Chaikunibora
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Aanchalvan Homestay
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Kalptaru homestay
There are many hotels and guest houses are available in this hill station and in low budget. Some of them are listed above.
What to do
You can explore Chid and devdar forests. Like other hill stations no mall road present here but you can go anywhere on this hill station enjoying the weather. When weather is good you can view Himalayan ranges from here Trisul, nanda devi and panchachuli are main.
These are some famous places you can explore in Lohaghat
1.Banasur Ka Kila
Approximately 7km from the hill station there is a abandoned fort on a small hill which is called banasur ka kila. To reach here you have to track 1 kilometer. Here you can view the ancient times fort and as well as mountain ranges which seems where beautiful from here. In the way to Banasur ka kila there is a man made lake where you can enjoy boating.
2.Abbott Mount
This place is located 9km from the Lohaghats and it is 2000 meter above the sea level. You can do camping here in between the forest. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks from here. This places is known for its scenic beauty and colonial-era cottages. This place is also famous as most haunted place in India. This is an abandoned church and now people consider this place as haunted place.
3.Musta Temple
Lohaghat is a beautiful place in the mountains. It’s in Uttarakhand, India. The town is surrounded by big hills and green forests. You can hear the sound of a river called Lohawati flowing gently. Lohaghat has old temples and houses that look like they’re from a long time ago. People say many interesting stories about this place. You can go for walks in the forest, see the mountains, and visit the temples. It’s a calm and peaceful place where you can relax and enjoy nature. If you want to take a break from the busy city life, Lohaghat is the perfect spot to go and have a good time surrounded by beautiful scenery.
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