Didihat
“The mountains are calling and I must go.”

Tucked away in the eastern corner of Uttarakhand, Didihat is a wondrous and pristine hillock full of natural beauty. The place is known for its ruins of forts and temples belonging to an era gone by as well for being a halting point on the Kailash Mansoravar Yatra. Situated at an altitude of 1800 meters in the Pithoragarh district of eastern Uttarakhand, Didihat is blessed with infinite natural beauty and some great viewpoints of the Mighty Himalayas.
The small hillock is a wonderful little town brimming with greenery, beautiful landscapes and a peaceful charm. Didihat also has some remnants of its glorious past in the ruins of the forts and temples belonging to the Doti and Chand Rulers who ruled the lands some centuries ago. Didihat lies on the famous pilgrimage route of Kailash Mansoravar and is known to provide some amazing views of mighty Himalayan peaks such as Panchachuli and Trishul Peaks. Being here one can totally escape the rigors and stress of normal life and rejuvenate one’s soul and enthusiasm for life.

How to Reach Didihat
Didihat By Air
The nearest airport is at Pant Nagar which is 229 km away from Didihat. One can find a cab or catch a bus towards Didihat from the airport.

Didihat By Rail (By Train)
The nearest rail head is Kathgodam railway station which is 195 km from Didihat. Buses and taxis are easily available from outside the station for Didihat and Pithoragarh.

Didihat By Road (By Bus)
Didihat is well connected by motor able roads to different parts of the state. Public an private buses plus taxis ply regularly to and from the town.


Climate in Didihat
Didihat is a deep Himalayan tourist destination situated 54 km from didihat. The small hilly town is full of pure natural beauty with lush green flora at an altitude of 1725 m. Didihat is situated on the hill top plain of 'Digtarh' and river Charamgad or Bhadigad streaming below. Below the town there is a fertile 'Haat valley'. In Didihat the famous temple (mandir) is known as Sirakot (Malaynath Mandir) of Lord Shiva (Bholenath). The another famous mandir is situated in the top hill of the nanpaupu village is well known as dechula.

Summers :
(April to June) are very pleasant with moderate climate and the temperature ranges from 7-20℃. Summers are ideal for all sight seeing, temple visit and also for visiting nearby attractions.

Monsoons :
(August to November) are accompanied with light showers. The days are pleasant and the nights are chilly.
Winters:
(December to March) are chilly days with average minimum touching near 4℃, with maximum never crossing 8℃. Typically tourists avoid this season. The winters are accompanied with heavy snowfalls.
The best season to visit Didihat is from April to November: April to August offers cool and pleasant climate and the right period to spend relaxing moments in the outdoors and is ideal for temple visits.
September to November is good for sight seeing and this season is eye catching with beautiful sceneries.
December to March is chilly. Those who like snowbound vacations can opt for this season. Heavy woolen clothes are required for outings in this period. Weather didihat India: Being situated in a valley, didihat is relatively warm during summer and cool during winters. During the coldest months of December - January, the temperature ranges between 4 and 8 degrees Celsius. didihat district has an extreme variation in temperature due to the variation in the altitude. The temperature starts rising from mid March until mid June. However, the areas which are located above 3,500 m remain covered in snow throughout the year. The regions lying between 3,000 to 3,500 metres become snow bound for four to six months. As far as monsoon is concerned, the annual average rainfall is 36.7 cm. After June the district receives Monsoon showers.

Places To Eat In Didihat

Jyonar Restaurant
It is one of the finest and popular restaurants in Didihat serving mainly Indian cuisine. The food served here is very rich in taste as well as healthy in terms of its nutritional value. The best part of the restaurant is associated with its graceful decor which seems to be at par with 5 star hotels. As far as its ambience is considered, it has inviting atmosphere that you would surely to experience from the moment you enter into the restaurants. Also you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the lustrous mountain from the restaurant while you relish the flavour of mouth watering cuisine served here. It is thus advisable to take window side seat in the restaurant so that you can acquire a glimpse of the spectacular view outside.

Saraswati Sweet & Restaurant
It is quite a busy restaurant and an ideal place for quick bite dishes including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. The restaurant specialises in Chinese and Tibetan cuisine. If you are looking for a change and want to try something different other than typical Indian spicy cuisine, it is an excellent place to savour and satiate tour appetite needs and taste with some finniest delicacies like thukpas, momos, mutton burgers etc. Staffs here are also very courteous and polite who make sure you are experience highest comfort while you enjoy hot and sizzling Tibetan and Chinese cuisine.

Meghna Restaurant
It is a part of Hotel Meghna and a perfect place for visitors to check out in Didihat. It is a multi-cuisine serving assortment of mouth-watering and delicious dishes. It predominately serves Indian cuisines and snacks and is one of the best places to explore for quick bites. Also the staff here are well trained and courteous who delivers quick and prompt services and thus you do not have to wait long or your order to place on your table. Though you may have tried Pav Bhaji several times but the taste that you savour here is truly very different and flavoursome.The snacks here are a delight for visitors. Pav Bhaji is one of the favorite dishes among patrons.

Didihat Attractions
Didihat is a town and a nagar panchayat in Didihat district in the state of Uttarakhand, India.Didihat is named after Kumauni language word 'Dand' means a small hillock.

Munsiyari
Munsyari acts as the base camp for treks to Milam, Ralam and Namik Glacier, while Dharachula is the base camp for Kailas Mansarovar Yatra, Adi Kailash Yatra and Narayan Swami Ashram. It stands at an altitude of 2,135 metres above sea level and the entire region is known as Johar Valley. Situated around Munsyari are apline lakes of Maheshwari Kund and Thamri Kund.

Pithoragarh Fort
The Didihat fort is located on top of a hill on the outskirts of Didihat. It was built by the Gorkhas back in the year 1789.

Kapileshwar Mahadev
The Kapileshwar Mahadev cave is located about 3 kms. from Didihat. The cave temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it provides a beautiful view of the Soar valley and the Himalayan peaks.

Dhwaj Temple
Dhwaj temple is a very famous shrine that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti and is about 10 kms by road and 4 kms on foot from Didihat. It also provides a breathtaking view of the snow capped peaks that surround it.

Nakuleshwara
Situated about 10 kms. from Didihat is Nakuleshwara. Legends have it that the Nakuleshwara temple was built by Nakul and Sahdev (two brothers of Pandavas). The place is located at Athgaon Shilling area.

Askot Sanctuary
This beautiful sanctuary which is located about 54 kms from Didihat nestles at a height of 5412 feet above sea level. It is very popular among wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is a haven for snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deers, snow cocks, tahra, bharals, chirs, koklas, pheasants and chukors. The lush sanctuary area dotted with temples is also a fine place to view the beauty of the Himalayas.

Chaukori
The small hill town of Chaukori provides a great weather and majestic views of snow capped peaks. The entire area is filled with tea gardens and orchards. It is located about 112 kms from Didihat. Gangolihat: The sacred site is famous for the Hatkalika Fair held on the ashtami of Chaitra month at the Kalika temple. Devotees visit the shrine during this time with drums and flags to pay homage to Goddess Kalika.

Jhulaghat
This small town on the Indo-Nepal border is named after a hanging bridge on the Kali River. One can enter Nepal through this bridge. The small market here deals in Nepali goods and other electronic items.

Narayan Ashram
The ashram was established by Narayan Swami in 1936, about 136 kms north of Didihat and 14 kms from Tawaghat. This spiritual cum socio educational centre is set at an altitude of 2734 metres amidst scenic surroundings. It has a school for local children and imparts training to local youth. There is also a library, meditation room and samadhi sthal.

Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Patal Bhubaneshwar, which literally means the sub-terranian shrine of Lord Shiva is a cave temple located about 91 kms. from Didihat and 14 kms north of Gangolihat. The way to the temple is through a tunnel which leads into a cave and through a narrow dark passage of water.

Thal Kedar
A pilgrim spot that is reached through a narrow pathway, the Thal Kedar is nestled at an elevation of 880 meters above sea level. The place is famous for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is mentioned in the ancient text of the Skanda Purana. The location also offers some really amazing views of the valley and is attracts several tourist during the festival of Shivratri every year.

Chandak
Chandak refers to a hill that is famous for housing a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity ‘Manu’ and is situated at a distance of 8 kilometers from Didihat. The location is one of the best spots for hang gliding and the magnetite mining factory is also located near the valley.

Sirakot
The ashram was established by Narayan Swami in 1936, about 136 kms north of Didihat and 14 kms from Tawaghat. This spiritual cum socio educational centre is set at an altitude of 2734 metres amidst scenic surroundings. It has a school for local children and imparts training to local youth. There is also a library, meditation room and samadhi sthal.