Abbott Mount picturesque and hidden destination

Abbott Mount Tourism - Travel Guide

Abbot Mount is a picturesque and hidden destination situated at an elevation of 6500mts above sea level. It is also written as Abbott Mount and Abbott Mount. It offers a tranquil,salubrious and serene environment. The enchanting snow clad Himalayan peaks can be seen from Abbot Mount. It is located away from hustle bustle of the city and there are only 13 secluded cottages spread over this hill.

The nearest popular town to Abbot Mount is Lohaghat. Abbott Mount was founded by and named after John Harold Abbott, an English businessman. Contrasting other hill stations of India. Abbott Mount has changed little since its inception. A picturesque church is situated amidst the forest in Abbot Mount and you can also see an old cricket pitch with ravishing view of the mountains.

Why Abbott Mount?

Abbot Mount is an ideal place for birding,trekking and photography. This place also serves as a base camp for anglers who wish to fish Mahseer at Pancheshwar, a confluence of Saryuand Mahakali rivers. Deodar and pine forest, mountains, Himalayan bird snakes Abbot Mount an exquisite destination. There are 13 old cottages spread over the hills at Abbot Mount.

Location of Abbot Mount:

It is perched at an elevation of 6,500ft above sea level, away from the hustle bustle of the city. It is located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand state.Abbot Mount is located 80kms away from Tanakpur railway station and 8 kms from Lohaghat.

Best time to Visit Abbott Mount

The best time to visit Abbot Mount is throughout the year but try to avoid the monsoon months because you may encounter blockage of roads due to landslides. The region remains covered with the sheets of snow during winters. During summers the weather of Abbott Mount remains pleasant and salubrious.

Abbott Mount Sightseeing

There are not much places to see in Abbott Mount, as it is a very secluded and quite hill station. Following are some of the tourist places near Abbott Mount.

Mayawati Ashram : Mayawati Ashram is a popular nearby place to visit. It is situated at an altitude of 1,940mts above sea level. Mayawati Ashram is popular amongst the spiritualists.Swami Vivekanand also shifted the publication office of ‘Prabuddh Bharat’ from Madras to here. The Ashram also provides board and lodgings to the visitors on their requests. Mayawati Ashram also has a library and a small museum to spend your time. Mayawati Ashram is also known as Advaita Ashram.

Lohaghat : Lohaghat is a popular destination in the Kumaon region situated 8 kms from Abbot mount at an elevation of 1745 mts above sea level. Lohaghat holds great historical and mythological importance and it is situated on the banks of Lohawati River. During summers the area is covered with ‘Burans’ Rhododendron,the state flower of Uttarakhand.

Vanasur KaKila : It is perched at an astounding elevation of 1,859 mts above sea level. Vanasur ka Kila is located 9kms from Lohaghat of which you have to cover 7 kms by bus or taxi and the rest 2km on foot. It is believed that this place was the capital of demon Vanasur, who was defeated by lord Krishna in a face to face battle.

Pancheshwar : It is also a popular excursion of Abbot Mount. Pancheshwar is famous for the Temple of Chaumu,its fair and the sacred confluence. Chaumu is worshiped as a protector of animals with bells and milk as its offerings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva at Pancheshwar.