Majestic Abbott Mount
Abbott Mount is surrounded by dense sub-temperate vegetation and abounds with Himalayan wildlife. Abbott Mount is the place which will overshadow all the beauty you witnessed and rode through till now on your Uttarakhand trip. This is fairytale land! The Abbott Mount is located atop a hill in the Kali Kumaon region situated in the beautiful district of Champawat. Abbott Mount has been named after John Harold Abbot, an Englishman who founded the hill-station for the European community of the 20th century.Unlike other hill-stations, Abbott Mount has retained its original charm and serenity.
How to Reach:
By Air- The nearest working Airport to Abbott Mount is Pant Nagar Airport. It is a domestic airport well connected with flights from Delhi and Chandigarh. It is situated 180kms from Pant Nagar Airport.
By Rail-The nearest rail heads to Abbott Mount is Tanakpur which is 80 Km away from Abbott Mount cities of India.
By Road- Abbott Mount is a remote area but it is well connected by motor able roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand. Distance from Delhi is 440 Km. Buses and taxis are easily available up to Lohaghat from Lohaghat one can hire a taxi.
Best Time to Visit Abbott Mount:
Throughout the year
Mount Abbot experiences pleasant and salubrious weather throughout the year. The summers are comfortably warm while during winters one can enjoy the snow or snowfall if you are travelling the right time. Carry light woolens for summers and heavy woolens for winters. The place looks extremely fresh during and after monsoon season. However, if possible try and avoid visiting during the rainy season as you may spoil your trip due to excessive landslides.
Restaurants and Local Food in Abbott Mount:
The predominant cuisine that is served in restaurant in Mount Abbot is North Indian. However, since it is a very small secluded place, you would not find many eating outlets outside your hotel. So try carry food along wherever you travel.
Restaurants in Abbott Mount:
Abbot Mount Restaurant
Multi-cuisine
10AM-9PM
Abbot Mount restaurant is a place that serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. On special request, the food can be customized according to your taste. The strategic location of the restaurant offers breath taking views of mountains.
Abbot Mount Hills, Below Cricket Ground, Lohaghat, 262523, India.
Hotel Cedar Valley
Multi-cuisine
One of the lesser known locations of Uttarakhand, the Multi-Cuisine Restaurant at Hotel Cedar Valley serves absolutely delicious food.
Pancheswar Road, Lohaghat,Champawat, Uttarakhand,262523
Nearby Places:
Mayawati Ashram: Mayawati Ashram is a popular nearby place to visit. It is situated at an altitude of1, 940mts above sea level. Mayawati Ashram is popular amongst the spiritualists. Swami Vivekananda also shifted the publication office of ‘Prabuddh Bharat’ from Madras to here. The Ashram also provides board and lodgings to the visitors on their requests. Mayawati Ashram also has a library and a small museum to spend your time.
Lohaghat: Lohaghat is a popular destination in the Kumaon region situated 8kms from Abbott mount at an elevation of 1745mts above sea level. Lohaghat holds great historical and mythological importance and it is situated on the banks of Lohawati River. During summers the area is covered with ‘Burans’ Rhododendron, the state flower of Uttarakhand.
Vanasur Ka kila: It is situated at an altitude of 1,859mts above sea level. Vanasur ka Kila is located 9kms from Lohaghat of which you have to cover 7kms by bus or taxi and the rest 2km on foot. It is believed that this place was the capital of demon Vanasur, who was defeated by lord Krishna in a face to face battle.
Pancheshwar: Pancheshwar is famous for the Temple of Chaumu,its fair and the sacred confluence. Chaumu is worshipped as a protector of animals with bells and milk as its offerings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva at Pancheshwar.
Where to Stay:
Abbott Mount is a beautiful hill, which has only 13 cottages, which were constructed during the British reign in India.
