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Pithoragarhपीथौराघर
Spend 1–2 days in Pithoragarh for hill‑top views, temples and a taste of Kumaon culture; longer only if you trek nearby passes.
Pithoragarh sits at the edge of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, offering panoramic mountain scenery, several hill‑top temples and a base for short treks. The town is small, so a full day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you explore farther villages or take a sunrise trek.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, clear skies)
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides)
- Airport
- NNS
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pithoragarh100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pithoragarh, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch mountain weather, keep valuables secure, and arrange transport in daylight.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNNS Naini–Saini Airport (Nearest airport, ~30 km (19 mi) north; limited flights.).NNS Naini–Saini Airport (Nearest airport, ~19 mi (30 km) north; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundBuses from Delhi to Haldwani then shared taxi to town (≈10 h, 490 km (304 mi)).Buses from Delhi to Haldwani then shared taxi to town (≈10 h, 304 mi (490 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (chai) at a roadside stall₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km))₹300–₹500 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Chandhag temple (7 km (4.3 mi) hill)Entry to Chandhag temple (4.3 mi (7 km) hill)₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel bed, a night, per person₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NNS Naini–Saini Airport (Nearest airport, ~30 km (19 mi) north; limited flights.)NNS Naini–Saini Airport (Nearest airport, ~19 mi (30 km) north; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pithoragarh: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
3 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses from Delhi to Haldwani then shared taxi to town (≈10 h, 490 km). Local shared taxis and auto‑rickshaws connect the town to nearby villages. Walking is practical for most hill‑top temples (3–7 km each).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Askot
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Pithoragarh then shared taxi 30 km (19 mi) northBus to Pithoragarh then shared taxi 19 mi (30 km) north
Sanctuary with snow‑leopard habitat; short trek to lake.
Nainital
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Bus to Haldwani (≈2 h) then state bus 70 km (43 mi)Bus to Haldwani (≈2 h) then state bus 43 mi (70 km)
Resort town with lake and cable‑car; good for a half‑day.
Munsyari (Milam Glacier base)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Taxi 45 km (28 mi) east via mountain roadTaxi 28 mi (45 km) east via mountain road
Road may be rough; best in dry season.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Shivam
Budget hotel in town centre, basic amenities.
The Pine Resort
2 km (1.2 mi) from town, valley views, mid‑range price.1.2 mi (2 km) from town, valley views, mid‑range price.
Punetha Inn
On M G Road, convenient for market visits.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Delhi → Pithoragarh bus (shared taxi from Haldwani)2 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹2,400 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹800 · check | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,150 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,330 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,650≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) at a roadside stall | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali (vegetarian) | ₹120–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (10 km) | ₹300–₹500 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Entry to Chandhag temple (7 km hill) | ₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be narrow and prone to landslides in monsoon; check conditions before travel.
- Altitude can cause mild breathlessness; stay hydrated.
- Limited night transport – plan return before dark.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- All services
- 112
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Pithoragarhपीथौराघर
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Emergency
- Police100
- All services112
Embassy
Indian foreign ministry website (check for nearest consulate).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Delhi → Haldwani bus: ≈ ₹800, 6–7 h (check)
- Haldwani → Pithoragarh shared taxi: ≈ ₹1,200, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिये — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai?)
- बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bas stand kahaan hai?)
- क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahaan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pithoragarh. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (dry, clear skies) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for a sunrise trek to Chandhag (7 km hill‑top).
- Combine with a visit to Dhwaj (35 km) for river‑border views.
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