Lohaghat

General Information
Area: 4.5 Sq. km.
Population: 5828 (2001 census)
Altitute: 1706 mts.
District: Champawat

Lohaghat, the scenic town in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is still an unspoilt beauty. It is located at a distance of 12 kms from Champawat. It has rich historical past. Once the cultural capital of the Chand dynasty, Lohaghat is fast emerging as a major tourist centre in the newly formed district of Champawat.

Situated on the bank of river Lohawati, Lohaghat is a destination of historical and mythological significance. One can go for fishing and water sports activities from here to Pancheshwar. The Sikh shrine Meetha Reetha Sahib, enroute Nainital and Almora is another tourist attraction.

Set amidst tall range of Deodars and snowy peaks of the Himalayas, Lohaghat is a heaven. Ac city with a remarkable past, amidst natural abundance, the whole area is an exquisite combination of natural beauty, historical importance and salubrious atmosphere. In the 19th century, the British were so overwhelmed by its beauty that they proposed to develop it as the summer capital of then British Empire.

Places to see in Lohaghat

Lohaghat is surrounded by destinations that come as sheer tourist’s delight. All these are a single day sojourn from Lohaghat. One could enjoy peace and serenity of Abbot Mount, 9 kms away at an altitude of 2000 m, dotted with British period bungalows. The place is amid thick Oak and Deodar forest. A stroll down the charming landscape of Champawat, or a spiritual journey to Devidhura and Meetha Reetha Sahib will give you memories of a lifetime.

Mayawati Ashram
9 kms from Lohaghat, at an altitude of 1940 m this place hold importance in the spiritual journey of Swami Vivekananda. He cam here in 1898 with his European disciples to establish “Advaita Ashram”

Meetha Reetha Sahib
At a distance of 62 kms from Lohaghat, Guru Nanak Dev visited this place and held spiritual discussion with Gorakh Panthi Yogis. A Sikh shrine is built here at the confluence of Ladhiya and Ratiya rivers.

Vanasur Ka Kila
7 kms from Lohaghat by bus and 2kms walk at a height of 1859 m, this place is belived to be the capital of demon Vanasur, who was defeated by lord Krishna, in a face to face battle.

Devidhura
45 kms from Lohaghat Devidhura is famous for its Varashi temple, where the traditional Bagwal (organised stone throwing between two groups) is held once every year on the day of Raksha Bandhan.