Uttarakhand

Champawat is tiny district in Uttarakhand state located close to Pithoragarh and named after King Arjun Deo’s daughter ‘Champawati’. It's known for being the erstwhile capital of the famous Chand dynasties of Kumaon. As per a legend, It's said that Lord Vishnu once appeared in Champawat, in his Kurmavatar. The place is known for its sculptural , historical and archaeological significance. A little fort and the temples of Champadari, Baleshwar, Durga and Ratneshwar embellish the town.

There are various famous temples located close Champawat, like Hidimba Ghatotkach Temple, Hingla Devi, Narsinh Danda, Sun Temple, Karanteshwar and Maneshwar (at village Ramak). A part from this, the area is known for the magnificent scenic vista it offers. Located at 1,615 mt's above the ocean level, Champawat boasts of a topography that varies from Terai areas to the high mountain ranges.

The Terai areas of the district are very hot, whereas the hilly ranges are comparatively cooler. Around 65% of Champawat is sheltered with fauna and flora.  The remaining areas of agricultural land, residential land and is composed of Meadows. The plains of Champawat are covered with lots of exotic and traditional species of plants, like Ecliptus, Ayur, Jamun , Babool, Amla, Madar, Bail, Sagon, Bans and Teak.