About Haldwani
Pithoragarh to Haldwani distnce : 43 km
Estimated travel time : 6.5 hours
Pithoragarh to Haldwani is the very popular route for both tourism and business. Haldwani is beautiful hill station and is also called as gateway of Kumaon hills. It is also a trading hub as well as of significant religious importance.
Haldwani gets its name from the tree 'Haldu' found in this area. The lush green beauty and peaceful ambience of town makes visitor forget all trouble for a while. Haldwani is home of various religious sites. Haldwani is land of Nanda Devi, considered as Goddess of Bliss. Kali Chur Mandir and Shitla Mandir are other popular and easy treks. Both are ideal picnic spots blessed with natural beauty. Haldwani also attracts tourists because of its scenic beauty. One can enjoy hills, valleys and streams while in Haldwani. Town also serves as a trading hub as it is located between hilly terrain and indo Gignetic plain. Haldwani is one of largest food and vegetables producer in north India. Other major attraction is Haidakhan Ashram which is popular pilgrimage site. Ashram is known for its spiritual purification, healing and education. Kumaon hills are house of many popular destinations. Being at Haldwani, you can visit Bhimtal, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Kathgodam, Almora, Ranikhet etc. Other popular attractions in Haldwani are Village Jeolikot, Walkway Mall, Devbhoomi Adventure land and Sanjay Van which is real paradise for nature lovers. Sanjay Van is surrounded by thousands of trees and foliage and is perfect place for picnic. And if you like rivers, Gauls barrage is perfect place for camping and picnicking.
Taxi from Pithoragarh to Haldwani is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Pithoragarh to Haldwani by car is well connected through NH309B and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Pithoragarh to Haldwani distance is 43 Km and is 6.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Almora - Nanda devi Mandir, Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Kasar Devi Temple,
Binsar - Zero point, views of snowclad mountains
Mukteshwar - Mahadev temple, beautiful view of Himalayan ranges
Bhowali - Golu Devta Temple, Kainchi Dham, Shyamkhet Tea Garden, Ramgarh, Folk Culture Museum, Cheena Peak
Naukuchiatal - Sattal Lake, Bhimtal Lake, Hanuman Temple, Naukuchiatal Lake
Bhimtal - Garg Parwat, Nal Damyanti Tal, Hidimba Parvat, Bhimtal Aquarium, Bhimtal Lake, Butterfly Research centre
Ranibagh - Maa Shitla Devi Mandir, Goula River, Bhumika Mandir, Seightseeing