Gangolihat
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Gangolihat

A temple town among pine-covered Kumaon hills, known for Haat Kalika, old sacred sites, folk traditions, and a powerful spiritual atmosphere.

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
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LocationPithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude1,760 m
Place typeCity / Town
Best seasonMarch to June and September to November are generally pleasant. Navratri brings stronger …

About the place

The feeling of Gangolihat

Gangolihat is a cultural and pilgrimage centre in Pithoragarh district, best known for the Haat Kalika temple set among deodar trees. Smaller shrines, village traditions and nearby caves deepen its spiritual character, while the surrounding ridges offer a quieter view of everyday Kumaon life.

How to reach

Your way to Gangolihat

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

Rishikesh to Gangolihat

By road
Distance
665 km
Drive time
18 h 35 min
Climb
+1,388 m
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  1. RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
  2. 24 km · 45 min · Highway
  3. Haridwar314 m · Haridwar
  4. 9 stops along the way456 km · 11 h 5 minRoorkee · Muzaffarnagar · Meerut +6
    1. 31 km · 50 min · Highway
      Roorkee
    2. 54 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Muzaffarnagar
    3. 57 km · 1 h 10 min · Highway
      Meerut
    4. 46 km · 1 h · Connection under review
      Ghaziabad
    5. 35 km · 50 min · Highway
      Hapur
    6. 88 km · 2 h · Highway
      Moradabad
    7. 55 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Kashipur
    8. 28 km · 45 min · Highway
      Ramnagar
    9. 30 km · 50 min · Highway
      Kaladhungi
    10. 32 km · 1 h 10 min · Hill road
  5. Nainital2,084 m · Nainital
  6. 11 km · 30 min · Hill road
  7. Bhowali1,706 m · Nainital
  8. 18 km · 40 min · Hill road
  9. Khairna
  10. 37 km · 1 h 15 min · Hill road
  11. Almora1,638 m · Almora
  12. 3 stops along the way119 km · 4 h 20 minDhaulchhina · Seraghat · Berinag
    1. 35 km · 1 h 15 min · Hill road
      Dhaulchhina
    2. 30 km · 1 h 5 min · Hill road
      Seraghat
    3. 31 km · 1 h 10 min · Hill road
      Berinag
    4. 23 km · 50 min · Hill road
  13. GangolihatArrive · 1,760 m · Pithoragarh

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