Abbott Mount

Abbot Mount is a picturesque and hidden destination situated at an elevation of 6500mts above sea level. It is also written as Abbott Mount and Abott Mount. It offers a tranquil,salubrious and serene environment. The enchanting snow clad Himalayan peaks can be seen from Abbot Mount. It is located away from hustle bustle of the city and there are only 13 secluded cottages spread over this hill.

The nearest popular town to Abbot Mountis Lohaghat. Abbott Mount was founded by and named after John Harold Abbott, an English businessman. Contrasting other hill stations of India. Abbott Mount has changed little since its inception. A picturesque churchis situated amidst the forest in Abbot Mount and you can also see anold cricket pitch with ravishing view of the mountains.

Abbot Mount is an ideal place for birding,trekking and photography. This place also serves as a base camp foranglers who wish to fish Mahseer at Pancheshwar, a confluence of Saryuand Mahakali rivers. Deodar and pine forest, mountains, Himalayan bird smakes Abbot Mount an exquisite destination. There are 13 old cottages spread over the hills at Abbot Mount.

Location: It is perched at an elevation of 6,500ft above sea level, away from the hustle bustle ofthe city. It is located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand state.Abbot Mount is located 80kms away from Tanakpur railway station and8kms from Lohaghat.

Best time to Visit

The best time to visit Abbot Mountis throughout the year but try to avoid the monsoon months because you may encounter blockage of roads due to landslides. The region remains covered with the sheets of snow during winters. During summers the weather of Abbot Mount remains pleasant and salubrious.