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 Pithoragarh and 14 kms from Tawaghat. This spiritual cum-socio educational centre is set at an altitude of 2734 meters amidst scenic surroundings. It has a school for local youth. Three is also a library, meditation room and Samadhi steal.
Patal Bhubaneswar:
Patel Bhubaneswar, literally means the sub-terranean shrine of lord Shiva. The cave temple is 91kms. north of Gangolihat. The way to the temple is through a tunnel which leads into the cavern through a narrow dark passage of water. The electrified sanctum sanctorum is deep inside the cave. The main passage also leads to several small caves where water oozing from limestone rocks have created various shapes and figures. Some of them resemble various gods and goddesses of Hindu pantheon.
Munsiyari:
Munsiyari, a small himalayan township is about 127kms. north of pithoragarh and 66kms. from Jauljibi. It nestles at an elevation of 2135 meters. and the entire region is known as johar valley. Munsiyari is a base for treks ot Milam, Nasik and Realm glaciers. The trek form Munsiyari to Milam Glacier, the source for Goriganaga river is fascinating.
Around munsiyari are alpine lakes of maheshwari kund and Tami kund. Munsiyari bugyal, an alpine meadow full of wild flowers is enchanting.
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