Shitlakhet
Shitlakhet | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Shitlakhet Location in Uttarakhand, India  Shitlakhet Shitlakhet (India) | |
| Coordinates: 29°23′31″N 79°27′15″E / 29.39194°N 79.45417°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Population | |
| • Total | 119 |
| • Estimate ({{{pop_est_as_of}}}) | 300 |
Shitlakhet[1] is a Hill station and a small village in the Almora district of Uttarakhand,[2] India. It is located at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by the Kumaon Himalayas. The village is known for its scenic beauty,[3] including its panoramic views of the Chaukhamba peaks.
Shitlakhet is also a gateway to the Syahi Devi Temple. The temple is revered locally and was also one of the sites of meditation for Vivekananda. The site of the temple is the highest point of the hills between Shitlakhet and Almora.
References
[edit]- ^ "Immerse In Kumaoni Culture At This Luxurious Stay In Uttarakhand's Shitlakhet With Lofty Peak Views". Curly Tales.
- ^ "Shitlakhet village, must visit in Uttrakhand". Zee News Hindi. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "This small place in Uttarakhand beats the beautiful hill stations, there is a lot to visit nearby". Navbharat Times.