Jhaltola

Jhaltola
Jhaltola
Village
Jhaltola
Location in Uttarakhand, India
Jhaltola
Jhaltola (India)
Coordinates: 29°45′22″N 80°02′02″E / 29.756151°N 80.033928°E / 29.756151; 80.033928Coordinates: 29°45′22″N 80°02′02″E / 29.756151°N 80.033928°E / 29.756151; 80.033928
Country  India
State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Elevation 1,889 m (6,198 ft)
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 262554
Vehicle registration UK
Website uk.gov.in

Jhaltola is a small village situated between Chaukori and Patal Bhuvanshwar in the highlands of Uttarakhand state in northern India. It is one of several small villages in the area, with the advantage of being located near Highway 309A.

Jhaltola is known for its views of the Himalayan mountain peaks of the western Kumaun range. Some of the peaks visible from Jhaltola are Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli.

Transport

The nearest railway station to Jhaltola is Kathgodam which is around 72 km (45 mi) away. The nearest airport is Naini Saini airport which is 27 km (17 mi) away.

Tourism

Jhaltola is surrounded on three sides by mixed forests and has a wide range of Himalayan views and a vibrant flora and fauna. There is an old Shiv temple at the top of the mountain known as Lamkeshwar Mahadev.

Jhaltola is an upcoming offbeat destination for tourists interested in nature, Himalayan views and birding.

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