Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Pithoragarh Fort
Pithoragarh Fort, also known as London Fort, crowns a hill at the edge of town; the Gorkhas raised it in 1789.
Pithoragarh Fort crowns a hill just outside town, and it is also known as London Fort.
Gorkha rulers raised it in 1789, which makes it one of the town's heritage sites.
It is among the easiest places to reach, only 500 metres from the district headquarters. Ask us if you want to walk up and how long to allow.
Getting there
- By air
- 7 km from Naini Saini Airport
- By train
- 280 km from Kathgodam railway station
- By road
- 500 m from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh
Distances are approximate. Hill roads and weather change, so ask us about current conditions before you set out. See all places to go