Shitlakhet
Tourism
Shitalahhet is a scenic spot commanding a view of the majestic Himalayas. The
nearby forest area abounds with fruit orchards and herbal plants used in medicines.
Just about 4 kms. from Shitalakhet is the famous temple of Syahi Devi, which
is worshipped by the local people. Nearby is the natural spring from where the
first water scheme for Almora town was initiated some seventy years ago.
Just 2 kms. below Shitalakhet is the village Khoont which is the ancestral village
of late Pt. Govind Bhallab Pant. freedom fighter and former Home Minister of
India.
Season: Round the year
EXCURSIONS
Ranikhet:
(35 kms) As the name denotes, it is believed that a Queen of the hills was so
pleased with the place that she camped near the present site of Ranikhet Club
and since then the place is known as Ranikhet.
The natural beauty of the place with its salubrious climate, balmy breeze and
the captivating Himalayan panorama, attracts tourists all the year round. The
nearby places of tourist interest are Chaubatlya Gardens, Bhalu Dam, Jhoola
Devi Temple, Ram Mandir, Haida Khan Mandir (Chileanaula). Kaliba Temple and
Majkhali.
Dwarahat:
(64 kms). This archaeologically and historically important town is situated
on the Karnaprayag road from Ranikhet.
Once the capital of the Katyuri Rajas, it is famous for its Syalde - Bihhauti
fair, held in April every year and for the group of temples dedicated to Mrityunjaya.
Dhwaj, Badrinath, Manlyan, Kachri devtas. 6 kms from Dwarahat is the famous
Dronagiri temple.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Rail:
Nearest railhead is Kathgodam, 125 kms. via Almora (52 kms).
Road:
Well connected with Ranihhet 50 kms. Almora 52 kms. and Haldwani 117 kms.
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