Berinag

Situated on a lush green mountain ridge at an altitude of 1,740 meters (5,708 feet) in Pithoragarh district, Berinag (Beni Nag) is a charming hill station located roughly 10 kilometers from Chaukori in Uttarakhand. Named after the revered serpent deity Beni Nag, the town is historically famous as the center of snake worship in Kumaon, surrounded by ancient shrines including Dhauli Nag, Fenig Nag, Kalinag, and Bashuki Nag.

During the late nineteenth century, the British developed expansive orthodox tea estates across the terraced mountain slopes. The high grade Berinag tea became world renowned for its distinct floral aroma and was exported across London and European markets during the colonial era.

Beyond its rich cultural folklore and tea heritage, Berinag delivers stunning panoramic vistas of the Great Himalayan range. On clear mornings, travelers enjoy front row views of Mount Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, and the jagged five peaks of the Panchachuli range rising majestically above the morning pine mists.