Berinag

Berinag is a small hamlet situated at an elevation of 1,740mts above sea level in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state. Berinag is popular for yielding high quality tea. The town of Berinag faces the massive snow capped peaks of the mighty Himalayas. Berinag was previously known as Bedinag and this place is famous for snake temples. There are several tourist spots near Berinag like Chaukori, Patal Bhubabneshwar, and Didihat etc.

Berinag has a degree college situated on top of the mountain offering scenic view of Nanda Devi and Panchachuli peaks. Summers in Berinag are pleasant and has salubrious climate. The temperature of Berinag touches the freezing point during winters. Main languages spoken in Berinag are Hindi and Kumaoni. The outskirts of Berinag are covered with thick forests with plenty of vegetation and water streams. Berinag is rich in varied flora and fauna.