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Country
  
India

District
  
Pithoragarh

Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

State
  
Uttarakhand

Elevation
  
1,860 m (6,100 ft)

Vehicle registration
  
UK

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Berinag, is a hill station, located 12 km from Chaukori in the Pithoragarh district, which is the easternmost Himalayan district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the six Administrative Subdivisions (tehsil) of Pithoragarh. It is accessible by road. Closest prominent villages include Garawon, Dhanoli, Bana, Bhattigaon, Banoli,Quarali,Tripuradevi and Sangarh. Previously known as Bedinag, it is famous for the snake temples present here. Berinag offers a panoramic view of the Greater Himalayas, from Garhwal Himalayas to the Nepal ranges, especially lofty peaks like Panchachuli and Nanda Devi. The region is famous for tea estates developed during the British rule.

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Map of Berinag, Uttarakhand 262531

Geography

Berinag is located at 29.80°N 80.07°E / 29.80; 80.07. It has an average elevation of 1,860 metres (6,100 feet).

Transport

  • Nearest airport is Naini Saini, Pithoragarh : 112 km.
  • Nearest rail station is Kathgodam : 214 km.
  • Chaukori is well connected by road with Almora-100 k, Nainital-183 km, Bageshwar-56 km, Pithoragarh-85 km
  • References

    Berinag Wikipedia