A small Kumaon hill village with tea gardens and wide views of snow peaks.
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Chaukori is a quiet village in Pithoragarh district, set among tea gardens and orchards, with open views of peaks such as Nanda Devi, Trishul and Panchachuli. It suits travellers who want rest, short walks and old temples rather than a busy town. The Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave temple and Gangolihat are easy day trips.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| April to June | Mild weather, about 19 to 25 degrees C. Good for walks and day trips. |
| July to September | Heavy rain. Landslides can make the hill roads risky, so this is the least suitable time. |
| October to March | Clear skies give the best mountain views. It is cold, about 3 to 15 degrees C, and snow is possible in December and January. Carry heavy woollens. |
Old tea gardens from the British period surround the village. On clear days the snow peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nanda Kot and Panchachuli are visible.
A Shiva temple that local tradition links to Arjuna of the Pandavas.
An old snake temple dedicated to Sheshnag in the small tea town of Berinag, which stands at about 1,800 m.
An old temple with carved stone idols, some said to date from the Gupta period.
A well-known Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Kali. A fair is held here on the ashtami of the Chaitra month.
A limestone cave about 160 m long and 90 feet deep, entered through a long narrow tunnel. It is at about 1,350 m and has rock formations worshipped as Shiva, Sheshnag, Ganesha and other deities.
A cave temple of Shiva linked to the sage Kapil, above Tekari and Takaura villages.
Worth a stop on the drive from Kathgodam, the last stretch whether you arrive by train, bus or air. Stopping needs a taxi or your own vehicle; buses do not wait. Distances are by road.
Hanuman temple and ashram founded by Neem Karoli Baba in the 1960s, beside a stream on the Bhowali to Almora road. Very crowded around 15 June, its foundation day.
Old Kumaon town on a ridge, with stone-paved lanes in Lala Bazaar and the Nanda Devi temple. Known for bal mithai; a good break for a meal.
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Organised trips to Chaukori run as multi-stop Kumaon road circuits rather than trips to Chaukori alone, usually combined with Nainital, Kausani, Baijnath, Jageshwar or Patal Bhuvaneshwar. The state-run KMVN lists package tours from Delhi and from Kathgodam railhead, and private Uttarakhand operators sell similar private-vehicle packages. Prices found ranged from about Rs 14,500 per person from Kathgodam to about Rs 22,000 to 23,500 per person from Delhi; no fixed season was stated, with one operator saying it runs all year.
| Operator | Trip | From | Length | Price from | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) Government-run | Package tour by road: Naukuchiatal, Baijnath, Chaukori, Jageshwar, Nainital | Delhi | Not stated on the listing page | ₹23,487 per person Per person, Delhi to Delhi, as listed on the KMVN packages page on 2026-10-04; sharing basis not stated | Travel (as stated on the page); stay and meals not spelled out on the listing |
| Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) Government-run | Package tour by road: Kainchi temple, Baijnath, Chaukori, Jageshwar, Nainital | Kathgodam | Not stated on the listing page | ₹14,500 per person Per person, starting from Kathgodam, as listed on the KMVN packages page on 2026-10-04; sharing basis not stated | Travel and guide (as stated on the page); stay and meals not spelled out on the listing |
| eUttaranchal Private operator | Package tour by vehicle: Nainital, Kausani, Chaukori (one night), Almora | Delhi | 6 days / 5 nights | ₹22,000 per person Per person, Delhi to Delhi, as listed on the operator's site on 2026-10-04; sharing basis and group size not stated | Transport by vehicle, hotel stay, breakfast and dinner (as stated on the page) |
| Himalayan Moments Private operator | Package tour by vehicle: Almora, Chaukori (two nights), Patal Bhuvaneshwar day trip, Kausani | Kathgodam | 5 days / 4 nights | On request No price shown; the page says price on request, as seen on the operator's site on 2026-10-04. Minimum two people. | Pick-up and drop at Kathgodam station, AC or non-AC vehicle, hotel stay, breakfast and dinner, sightseeing (as stated on the page) |
Checked online on 2026-10-04. A listing here is not a recommendation; we have no tie-up with these operators. Before you pay, check that the operator and its website are genuine, and confirm dates, price and what is included.
| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Homestays and simple hotels | ₹1,200 to ₹1,900 |
| Mid-range | KMVN tourist rest house and small resorts | ₹2,100 to ₹3,300 |
| Luxury | Better resorts and lodges | ₹4,100 to ₹6,700 |
There are only roadside stalls and a few small local restaurants serving North Indian, Chinese and Pahadi food. Most visitors eat at their hotel; the KMVN rest house sells rooms with breakfast and dinner included.
Vegetarian food is the usual fare at hotels and stalls.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹1,500 | ₹400 | ₹1,400 per vehicle |
| Mid-range | ₹2,700 | ₹900 | ₹1,400 per vehicle |
| Luxury | ₹5,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 per vehicle |
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No permit requirement was found for Indian visitors. Carry a photo ID for hotel check-in.
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