Pithoragarh

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Pithoragarh
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Pithoragarh is a town and district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Its landscape has Himalayan mountains, valleys, alpine meadows, forests, waterfalls, perennial rivers, glaciers, and springs.[1]

In history, the town was a major centre of power during the ruling of the Chand Kings in Kumaon and some remains of that time are still here.[2]

Pithoragarh is known for its dense forests and plants.[3]

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