Uttarakhand is such a state of the country where lakhs of domestic and foreign tourists keep arriving every season to visit. There are many such places present in the beautiful plains of Uttarakhand, where even after visiting many times, the mind does not get satisfaction. That's why many tourists reach the same place two to three times to visit.

You must have visited Mussoorie, Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet or Rishikesh many times, but if you are asked whether you know or have ever visited Abbott Mount in the beautiful plains of Uttarakhand?

In this article, we are going to tell you about some beautiful places around Abbott Mount, that you too would like to visit once. Let's know.

Where is Abbott Mount?

Before knowing about some of the best places to visit in Abbott Mount, let us know in which part of Uttarakhand it is located. Abbott Mount is a beautiful tourist destination in Champawat district of Uttarakhand.

Abbott Mount is situated at a distance of about 8 km from Lohaghat in Uttarakhand. Abbott Mount, situated at an altitude of 7 thousand feet above sea level, is said to have been settled by the British. The place is named after the English businessman John Harold Abbott.

Why is Abbott Mount famous?

Abbott Mount is a very beautiful and charming place situated in the lap of the Himalayas. Due to being present in the middle of the longest, highest and widest mountain ranges of Uttarakhand, it is considered very famous among domestic and foreign tourists. Abbott Mount, situated amid dense forests, also has one of the best European-style bungalows.

Places to visit in abbot mount

  • Lohaghat- If there is talk of roaming around Abbott Mount, then the name of Lohaghat is included first. Lohaghat is one of the best places to visit situated amid high mountains, beautiful deodar trees and charming lakes. It is no less than a paradise for nature lovers. Let us tell you that Lohaghat is located at a distance of 7 km from Abbott Mount.
  • Abbot Mount Church- Abbot Mount Church, situated in the beautiful valleys of Abbot Mount, is also the best place to visit. Trekking can also be done to reach this church situated at an altitude of more than 6 thousand feet above sea level. This beautiful church is said to have been constructed in 1942.
  • Chineshwar Waterfall - Chineshwar Waterfall is a very beautiful and charming waterfall. This waterfall is considered a hidden treasure of the Kumaon region. The beauty of Chineshwar Waterfall is at its peak in monsoon.

It is said that the beauty of the peaks of Trishul, Maktroli, Nandkot, Nandghonti and Nandadevi can also be seen from Abbott Mount.

How to reach Abbott Mount?

Abbott Mount is very easy to reach. For this, you have to reach Nainital first, because it is very close to Nainital. One can reach the beautiful plains of Abbott Mount by taking a bus or local taxi from Nainital. Let us tell you that Abbott Mount is situated at a distance of 152 km from Nainital.

One can reach Nainital by taking a bus from cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Haldwani, Rishikesh, Almora, Haridwar etc. Kathgodam railway station is the nearest to Nainital.

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