Fast Facts About Abbott Mount
Located in the State of: Uttarakhand
District: Champawat
Popular as: Hill Station
Altitude: 2,150 metres
Languages Spoken by Locals: Kumaoni and Hindi
Best Time to Visit : Any time in the year
Temperature: Summer 17 to 25°C, Winter -5 to 15°C
Recommended Cloths: Woolen and hot cloths
STD Code: 05965
Far from the mundane city life at an altitude of 2,150 metres lies the small hamlet of Abbott Mount. A little known hill station, Abbott Mount offers a wonderful base to enjoy a laidback vacation along with the breathtaking views of the snowcapped cliffs of the mighty Himalayas. Abbott Mount is situated on the eastern side of the Kumaon Hills and unravels a passable vision of the massive Himalayan peaks from the Gangotri cliff to Dhaulagiri range.
Like most hill stations of India, Abbott Mount was developed by an English men, especially John Harold Abbott, during the early part of the 20th century, but it succeeded to keep its identity till now. Abbott Mount is bestowed with spectacular trails and walkways that fascinate the visitors a lot. Adding to its unparalleled natural beauty are picturesque and serene surroundings of deodar and pine forest. The forests serves as the paradise of exotic Himalayan birds whose twittering and chirping creates a melodious environ.
Abbott Mount is a recommended place for those who love to be nestled in the lap of Mother Nature. It would be a perfect quixotic location for young couples and honeymooners as well. The hill resort boasts a cluster of 13 Cottages set in the midst of five acres of marvelous woods. On its pictorial ambiance, this hamlet holds a lovely church, which provides an ethereal appeal to its magnificence. You can opt a tour to this hilly resort at any time of the year. However, if you prefer slower and easy paced vacation, you choose the summers when the entire surroundings would be filled with the diaphanous shades of large variety of butterflies.
Things to See & Do at Abbott Mount
Fishing: If you plan your tour to Abbott Mount during October to June, you would be fascinated with exhilaration fishing options. The stretch between Marchula till downstream is a permits site for fishing. This area is famous for Masheers and catfishes. From October to till mid December and then mid February to June are considered as the best season for fishing.
How to Reach Abbott Mount
By Air: The closes airport is Naini Saini Airport at Champawat, about 40 km, 1 hour journey by road. The nearest major airport is Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, Delhi (DEL) at a distance of 330 km.
By Train: Kathgodam Railway Station, 163 km away from Abbott Mount is the nearest railehad. Abott Mount can be reached from Kathgodam by about 6 hours journey by road costing about Rs 2500/-.
By Bus: Abbott Mount is connected by good roads with Delhi. Tourist service providers arrange taxi facilities from Delhi to Abbott Mount. Normally, Delhi to Abbott Mount is about 11 hour road journey with a taxi rate of about Rs 6000/-.
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