{"id":19747,"date":"2024-04-24T21:52:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T03:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=19747"},"modified":"2026-01-19T04:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:09:04","slug":"almora-to-pithoragarh-distance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/almora-to-pithoragarh-distance\/","title":{"rendered":"Almora to Pithoragarh Distance: A Scenic Kumaon Road Trip Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\">Almora to Pithoragarh Distance: A Scenic Kumaon Road Trip Guide<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"407\">The <strong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"106\">Almora to Pithoragarh distance<\/strong> is approximately <strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"142\">116 km by road<\/strong>, and the journey usually takes <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"190\">4 to 5 hours<\/strong>, depending on traffic and road conditions. This route through the <strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"277\">Kumaon Himalayas<\/strong> is not just about reaching the destination\u2014it\u2019s a memorable drive packed with temples, wildlife, heritage sites, and ancient art.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"628\">Whether you\u2019re planning a leisure trip or a cultural exploration, the road from <strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"530\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Almora<\/span><\/span><\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"575\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pithoragarh<\/span><\/span><\/strong> offers several must-visit attractions along the way.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"633\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"676\">Distance Between Almora to Pithoragarh<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"881\">\n<li data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"725\">\n<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"725\"><strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"715\">Almora to Pithoragarh distance:<\/strong> ~116 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"756\">\n<p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"756\"><strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"744\">Travel time:<\/strong> 4\u20135 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"810\">\n<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"810\"><strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"778\">Road condition:<\/strong> Mostly good, hilly and scenic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"881\">\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"828\">Best route:<\/strong> Almora \u2192 Barechhina \u2192 Jageshwar Road \u2192 Pithoragarh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19792\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19792 size-full\" title=\"Kasar Devi Temple: On the Way from Almora to Pithoragarh\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kasar-Devi-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Kasar Devi Temple: On the Way from Almora to Pithoragarh\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kasar Devi Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"937\">Enroute Attractions from Almora to Pithoragarh<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"972\">\ud83e\udd8c Mrig Vihar Zoo (Deer Park)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1072\">Located just <strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1006\">3 km from Almora<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1049\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mrig Vihar Zoo<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is a great first stop.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<li data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1144\">\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1144\">Home to Himalayan black bear, musk deer, leopard, and white monkey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1185\">\n<p data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1185\">Surrounded by natural forest habitat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<p data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1226\">Ideal for families and nature lovers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1267\">About <strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1267\">2 km from Almora main market<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1298\">\ud83d\uded5 <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/kasar-devi-temple-almora-uttarakhand\/\">Kasar Devi Temple<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1445\">Around <strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1334\">5 km from Mrig Vihar Zoo<\/strong>, the sacred <strong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1388\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kasar Devi Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> sits atop a hill overlooking Almora and Hawabagh Valley.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<li data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1493\">\n<p data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1493\">Believed to date back to the <strong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1493\">2nd century<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1533\">\n<p data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1533\">Current structure rebuilt in <strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1533\">1948<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1594\">\n<p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1594\">Mentioned in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Skanda_Purana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1566\">Skanda Purana<\/strong><\/a> and <strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1594\">Devi Bhagwat Purana<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1647\">\n<p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1647\">Known for strong meditative and geomagnetic energy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1692\">Offers panoramic views of the Kumaon hills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1737\">\ud83d\udd31 Jageshwar Dham \u2013 Valley of Gods<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1861\">A short detour brings you to <strong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1808\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jageshwar Dham<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, one of Uttarakhand\u2019s most important Shaivite sites.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<li data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1924\">\n<p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1924\">Cluster of <strong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1898\">125+ stone temples<\/strong> dedicated to Lord Shiva<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2000\">\n<p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2000\">Heritage site protected by the <strong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1998\">Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2073\">\n<p data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2073\">Dates back over <strong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2034\">2,500 years<\/strong>, mainly from the Katyuri dynasty era<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2129\">\n<p data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2129\">Set amidst deodar forests and the Jata Ganga stream<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<p data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2208\">Major events: <strong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2185\">Jageshwar Monsoon Festival (August)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2208\">Shivratri Mela<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2267\"><strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2233\">Best time to visit:<\/strong> April\u2013June and September\u2013November<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2272\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2305\">\ud83d\uded0 Chitai Golu Devta Temple<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2429\">Situated about <strong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2341\">9 km from Almora<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2384\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chitai Golu Devta Temple<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is among the most revered temples in Kumaon.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2666\">\n<li data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2507\">\n<p data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2507\">Dedicated to <strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2460\">Golu Devta<\/strong>, an incarnation of Lord Shiva (Gaur Bhairav)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2550\">\n<p data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2550\">Famous for fulfilling devotees\u2019 wishes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2605\">\n<p data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2605\">Known for thousands of bells and written petitions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2666\">\n<p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2666\">Considered the most sacred Golu Devta temple in the region<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17637\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jageshwar-Dham-Uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;yoastmark class=\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2705\">\ud83c\udfa8 Lakhudiyar Rock Paintings<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2827\">Near <strong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2733\">Barechhina village<\/strong>, the ancient <strong data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2788\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lakhudiyar Rock Paintings<\/span><\/span><\/strong> offer a glimpse into prehistoric life.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"3057\">\n<li data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2876\">\n<p data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2876\">Located on the banks of the <strong data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2874\">Suyal River<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2944\">\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2944\">Stone Age cave paintings depicting animals, humans, and symbols<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2998\">\n<p data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2998\">Made using black, red, and white natural pigments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3057\">\n<p data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3057\">One of the most important archaeological sites in Kumaon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3062\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3114\">Pithoragarh to Almora Distance (Return Journey)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3265\">\n<li data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3163\">\n<p data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3163\"><strong data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3153\">Pithoragarh to Almora distance:<\/strong> ~116 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3194\">\n<p data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3194\"><strong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3182\">Travel time:<\/strong> 4\u20135 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3265\">\n<p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3265\">The return route is equally scenic and ideal for relaxed exploration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3270\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3294\">How to Reach Almora<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3466\">\n<li data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3360\">\n<p data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3360\"><strong data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3310\">By Road:<\/strong> Well connected to Haldwani, Nainital, and Delhi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3414\">\n<p data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3414\"><strong data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3376\">By Train:<\/strong> Nearest railway station \u2013 Kathgodam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3466\">\n<p data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3466\"><strong data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3428\">By Air:<\/strong> Nearest airport \u2013 Pantnagar Airport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3471\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3498\">Other Useful Distances<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3670\">\n<li data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3560\">\n<p data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3560\"><strong data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3550\">Haldwani to Pithoragarh distance via Almora:<\/strong> ~220 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3606\">\n<p data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3606\"><strong data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3596\">Almora to Mussoorie distance:<\/strong> ~330 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3670\">\n<p data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3670\"><strong data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3635\">Pithoragarh to Almora:<\/strong> Same route, same distance (116 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19797\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19797\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lakhudiyar-Rock-Painting.jpg\" alt=\"Lakhudiyar Rock Painting\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lakhudiyar Rock Painting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3690\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"4052\">The road journey from <strong data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3739\">Almora to Pithoragarh<\/strong> is much more than a simple drive\u2014it\u2019s a cultural and natural exploration of Kumaon. From wildlife encounters at Mrig Vihar Zoo and spiritual serenity at Kasar Devi and Chitai Golu Devta, to the ancient grandeur of Jageshwar Dham and prehistoric art at Lakhudiyar, every stop adds depth to your travel experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4182\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If you enjoy slow travel, heritage, and Himalayan landscapes, this route is one of the most rewarding road trips in Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almora to Pithoragarh Distance: A Scenic Kumaon Road Trip Guide The Almora to Pithoragarh distance is approximately 116 km by road, and the journey usually takes 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. 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