Reetha Sahib

Reetha Sahib Gurudwara - Meetha Reetha Sahib

Meetha Reetha Sahib is located at Dyuri village of Champawat district which is 72 kms from Champawat. Basically this place is well connected with almost all the major towns of Kumaon region. Once Guru Nanak ji went to visit this place and it’s said that Nanak ji have had spiritual discussion with Gorakhpanthi Jogis over there. The Gurudwara of Reetha Sahib was constructed in 1960 at the confluence of Lodhiya and Ratiya river, which is near village Deyuri. This Gurudwara also knows as Meetha Reetha because there are famous trees of sweet Reetha (Sapindus emarginatus) in the Gurudwara premises, adjoining it to the temple of Dhernath. Before the motor Road build to Bhingrara, people used to come to see this place on foot. A fair is held at the Gurudwara on Baisakhi Poornima.

General Information:

Season - Round the year

Clothing winter - Heavy Woolens

Clothing summer- Cotton and light Woolens

Language - Hindi, English and Kumaoni

Local Transport – Buses, Jeeps, Taxis and Ponies

Accessibility :

Rail : Nearest Rail Head, Tanakpur, 173 Kms.

Road : Reetha Sahib (Meetha Reetha) is well connected with all the major towns and near by districts of Kumoan

Champawat: Take a glance

At a distance of 76 kms. from Pithoragarh headquarters and 75 Kms from Tanakpur headquarter, Champawat is 1615 meters above sea level. Champawat, once was the capital of the rulers of the Chand dynasty, is famous for its natural beauty and well known temples. Champawat is a historical spot, it has many temples which are well known of their high artistic value. The Baleshwar temple is the attraction of Champawat. An excellent example of ancient architecture of Kumaon is The Nagnath temple at Champawat. One must visit 'Ek Hathiya Ka Naula' which is 4-5 kms. from Champawat is said to have been constructed in just one night by the one handed artisan. The story of Golla Devta is also associated with Gorilla Chaur Ground of Champawat.

Season - Round the year

Clothing:
Summer - light Woolens or cotton
Winter - Heavy Woolens

Language - Hindi, English and Kumaoni
Local Transport- Ponies, Jeeps and Taxis
Area - 5 Sq. kms.

Accessibility:
Train: Nearest Railway station is at Tanakpur, 75kms.
Airport: Nearest airport is Naini Saini airport at Pithoragarh, 76kms.

Tourist Attractions of Lohaghat

Mayawati Ashram: Located at a distance of 9 km from Lohaghat. This place is famous for the Advaita Ashram therefore pilgrims and tourists from all over the world attaracts to this place.
Advaita ashram mayavati is not only a tourist place but also a holy place for Bangolies all over the world. In summer seasion many bangoloies visit this place to know abaout the mission of Swami Vivekanand as this is a beautiful place searched by Swami Vivekanand.

There is a huge library situated in the Ashram which has much more literature available about Swami Vivekanand.
There is a mission hospital also which takes care of treatment of poor people thus people come here for a better treatment not only poor but rich also and hospital members service in this hospital is really good.

Lohaghat: Glory of Lohawati River

Lohaghat is 1706 mts. above sea level it is 62 Kms. away from Pithoragarh and way to Tanakpur 14kms. from Champawat district headquarters. Lohaghat is situated on the bank of river Lohawati is a centre of historical importance. Lohaghat is full of Deodar tree which is a very famous tree. In summer season Lohaghat is full of Burans flowers.

Season: Round the year

Clothing: Winter - heavy woolens and in Summer - Cotton and light woolens.

Language: Hindi , English and Kumaoni

Local Transport: Ponies, Dandy, Taxi and Jeeps.

Area: 4.5 Sq. kms.

Accessibility:
The nearest railway station is at Tanakpur, 90kms away.
And
Naini Saini Airport at Pithoragarh is the nearest airport, approximately 60kms away.

Snow fall at Champawat

Wow what a nice look...isn't it? I love it when it comes to snow fall at my village town in winter most preferably in December and January.

Champawat: A Nice Place to Visit Rount The Year

The district of Champawat declared in 1997. It is situated in the north India Uttarakhand state. Geographical coverage of Champawat district is about 1613 Sq. Km. Which includes 4 Tehsil “Champawat, Lohaghat, Tanakpur and Pati” and 1 sub Tehsil “Barakot”.

As the name suggests the district owes its name to king Arjun Deo's daughter Champawati. Earlier In 1972 Champawat was the Tahsil of Almora district then transferred to Pithoragarh.

On 15th September, 1997 Champawat was given an independent identity as a district.