Chaukori village is a simple, one-horse road free from the maddening clamour of trinket
vendors and travel guides trying to lure tourists to the "hotspots" - perhaps
because there are no hotspots! In Chaukori, you are free to discover the joys of this
laidback village on your own. There is little to do here besides basking in the blissful
sunshine, breathing in the invigorating mountain air and feasting your eyes on the
breathtaking scenery.
One of the most magnificent aspects of a holiday in
Chaukori is the fabulous sunrise and sunset that you are treated to. The night sky is
studded with a million stars that simply take your breath away.
The forests around Chaukori are thick with pine,
oak and rhododendron and soggy moss that squishes underfoot. The hill slopes are redolent
with tea blossoms and you can walk through the fruit orchards and cornfields beyond the
village.
Check out Chaukori for your next mountain holiday.
This resort is guaranteed to give the others in Kumaon a run for their money!
Getting there: Chaukori is 480 km
from Delhi and 183 km from Nainital. The closest railhead is at Kathgodam, 214 km, from
where buses and tourist taxis are available. Naini Saini at Pithoragarh, 114 km, is the
nearest airstrip. The most convenient way to get here is to drive from Delhi, via
Nainital.
Best time: March to June and
mid-September to November are the best months to be here, though Chaukori has a bracing
climate throughout the year. Light woollens are fine for summer, but carry heavy clothing
if visiting in the winter months.
