Chaukori Tours

Chaukori Tours

Chaukori is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The town of Chaukori is popular among tourists and pilgrims as well. Chaukori is a small hill station, and it is located in the Pithoragarh district. The region of Chaukori will be perfect for sightseeing purposes, and you can catch a glimpse of many peaks from the hill station. The peaks of Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot can be easily spotted from Chaukori. Chaukori will the ideal tourist spot for you if you’re looking to spend some quiet times in solace, as you can take a walk through the many tea gardens in the region.

Day 1:   Kathgodam - Chaukori

Pick-up from Kathgodam Railway Station, drive to Chaukori. check in at hotel & relax, evening free for individual activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02:  Chaukori Local Sightseeing

Have your breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Chaukori Local Sightseens with beautiful Himalayas, Over Night Stay in Hotel.

Day 03:   Chaukori - Kathgodam

After early breakfast, drive back to Kathgodam. On arrive Kathgodam, transfer to Railway Station.

Tour concludes but sweet memories remains

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra

• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Train:

Kathgodam Railway Station (Station Code: KGM - 180 km south): The primary railway gateway connecting Kumaon with New Delhi (Kathgodam Shatabdi Express, Ranikhet Express, Uttar Sampark Kranti Express), Lucknow, Kolkata, and Dehradun. Hill taxis and shared cabs reach Chaukori in approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours via Almora and Bageshwar along NH-309A.

By Air:

Pantnagar Airport (Airport Code: PGH - 225 km south): Nearest domestic airport operating flights from New Delhi and Dehradun. Hill cabs take approximately 6.5 to 7.5 hours. Naini Saini Airport (Pithoragarh - 85 km east) operates scheduled regional flights under the UDAN scheme.

By Road:

• From Delhi (~460 km / 11 to 12 hours): Via Delhi Meerut Expressway, Moradabad, Rampur, Haldwani, Kathgodam, Almora, Bageshwar, and Chaukori.
• From Almora (~110 km / 3.5 to 4 hours): Via Barechhina, Dhaulachhina, and Berinag.
• From Kausani (~75 km / 2.5 to 3 hours): Via Baijnath and Bageshwar route.
• From Nainital (~175 km / 5.5 hours): Via Bhowali, Almora, and Bageshwar.
• UTC and KMOU buses run daily from Anand Vihar ISBT (Delhi), Haldwani, and Almora to Berinag and Chaukori.

Local Transport:

Shared jeeps and private hill taxis connect Chaukori with Berinag, Gangolihat, Patal Bhuvaneshwar, Bageshwar, and Didihat.

Chaukori and its surrounding Pithoragarh highlands feature tea estates, underground cave shrines, ancient Shakti temples, and Himalayan panoramas:

1. Chaukori Himalayan Snow Viewpoint & 180-Degree Panchachuli Panorama

The premier attraction of Chaukori, offering an awe inspiring 180 degree sweeping view of snow clad peaks including the five iconic peaks of Panchachuli, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, and Trishul, glowing with golden hues at sunrise and sunset.

Panchachuli Snow Ridge — 180-Degree Himalayan Panorama Viewpoint from Chaukori Ridge

2. Chaukori Heritage Emerald Tea Gardens & Organic Mountain Estates

Lush green tea plantations established during the colonial era, sprawling across terraced mountain slopes at 2,000 meters. Visitors can stroll through fragrant tea paths, observe orthodox leaf processing, and sample freshly brewed organic Himalayan tea.

Chaukori Tea Estates — High Altitude Organic Tea Gardens Framed by Pine and Oak Ridges

3. Patal Bhuvaneshwar Subterranean Cave Temple & Sacred Underground Shrine (37 km)

An ancient, mystical limestone cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located 37 km from Chaukori. Descending 90 feet through a narrow tunnel, the cavern features naturally formed stalactites and stalagmites representing 33 crore Hindu deities according to the Skanda Purana.

Patal Bhuvaneshwar — Sacred Subterranean Limestone Cave Temple Complex Dedicated to Lord Shiva

4. Maa Haat Kalika Temple Gangolihat & Ancient Adi Shankaracharya Shakti Peeth (35 km)

A revered Shakti temple situated in Gangolihat (35 km away) amidst tall deodar trees. Dedicated to Goddess Kali and consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, it serves as the spiritual guardian of the Kumaon Regiment.

Maa Haat Kalika Temple — Ancient Shakti Peeth and Holy Sanctuary of Goddess Kali at Gangolihat

5. Berinag Mountain Ridge & Ancient Nag Devta Snake Temples (10 km)

A charming neighboring hill town (10 km away) famous for its sweeping Himalayan views, tea gardens, and ancient serpent shrines dedicated to Dhaulinag, Kalinag, Feninag, and Bashukinag.

Berinag Ridge — Scenic Tea Covered Ridge with Historic Nag Devta Temples Near Chaukori

6. Dharamghar & Sarla Behn Himdarshan Kutir Gandhian Memorial (9 km)

A peaceful village 9 km from Chaukori where Sarla Behn (Catherine Heilemann), a prominent disciple of Mahatma Gandhi and social reformer, spent her final years at Himdarshan Kutir.

7. Kapileshwar Mahadev Cave & Pithoragarh Ancient Shiva Cavern (42 km)

A sacred cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva situated inside the Soar Valley, associated with the sage Kapila.

8. Bagnath Temple Bageshwar & Sacred Sarayu River Confluence (45 km)

A monumental 14th century stone temple of Lord Shiva standing at the sacred confluence of the Gomti and Sarayu rivers.

9. Munsiyari Himalayan Basecamp & Johar Valley Gateway (95 km)

A renowned high altitude trek basecamp (95 km north) situated at 2,200 meters facing the close up walls of Panchachuli.