Gangolihat is a small Himalayan hill town in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Gangolihat is famous for its Shakti Peeth of "Haat Kalika" dedicated goddess Kali. Haat - Kalika Temple :- Gangolihat Haat - Kalika Temple, the temple was chosen by Sankaracharya for installation of Mahakali Shaktipeeth. It is believed that the Original Goddes Kalika Mata, which supposed to be in West Bengal, shifted her place form Bengal to Gangolihat. The temple of Mahakali, which is said to be of great antiquity and is situated in the midst of a dense deodar forest.
History of Haat - Kalika Mandir
It says that during the reign of the Chand rajas, human beings were, at times, offered in sacrifice at this temple, but the practice was stopped in the last century. Goats and buffaloes still continue to be sacrificed, particularly during the Navaratris of Chaitra and Asvina. Haat - Kalika Temple :- Gangolihat is a famous temple and one of the important sightseeing attractions in Gangolihat. Besides this place also has the remains of a small fort built by a regent of the Chand rajas. Haat - Kalika Temple is located 77 kms away from Pithoragarh 17 kms away from Patal Bhuvneshwar.
Near By Locations
Kalpeshwar Temple
Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple is adorned in the luscious Soar Valley located near Takaura and Takari villages of Pithoragarh. The Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated about 10 metres inside a dark cave. According to a famous Hindu legend, a sage by the name of Kapil used to meditate in this cave. The Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple is located about 3 km from the main village and offers tempting views of the misty Himalayas.
Didihat
Didihat is a wondrous and pristine hillock full of natural beauty. The place is known for its ruins of forts and temples belonging to an era gone by as well for being a halting point on the Kailash Mansoravar Yatra. Situated at an altitude of 1800 meters in the Pithoragarh district of eastern Uttarakhand, Didihat is blessed with infinite natural beauty and some great viewpoints of the Mighty Himalayas. The small hillock is a wonderful little town brimming with greenery, beautiful landscapes and a peaceful charm.
Kafni Glacier
The scenic beauty and the tranquility prevailing in this region has an unbeatable charm. The Kaphini (Kafni) Glacier lies left of the Pindar Valley below the famous peak of Nandakot. As compared to Pindar the valley is much broader and the rhododendron (burans) that blooms here is spectacularly beautiful. The main Himalayan summits visible from the glacier are Nandakot (6860 m) and Nandabhnar (6236 m).
