Dedicated to Golu Devta, an incarnation of Gaur Bhairav, Citai temple is situated around 7 km from Almora. Surrounded by dense pine forest this temple was constructed in the 12th century by a general belonging to the Chand dynasty. It is believing that the deity of this scared temple is make every wish come true. Devotees come here and writing their wish and problem in a letter to addressing “Golu Devta” and pinned it in the premises of the temple. Temple walls are covered from devotees’ letter. After completing the wish devotees hang a brass bell in the temple premises. You can see thousands of bells hanging & ringing in and around the temple. This temple is an important religious attraction of the region.
STATE : UTTARAKHAND
LOCATION : Chitai is located on southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range at an average elevation of 1,651 meters.
LANGUAGE : Hindi, English and Kumauni.
WHEN TO VISIT : Throughout the yearvisit destination. The best time to visit Chitai is from the months of October to June.
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CLOTHING : Cottons in summer and light Woolen in winter.
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Chitai connected by motorable roads to all nearby places and cities in and outside the state.
The nearest railway station is Kathgodam Is 92 km away from Chitai, which is connected directly with Agra, Delhi and Lucknow.
The nearest airport Pantnagar is 119 km away from Chitai Almora. Delhi international airport is the second most convenient airport to Chitai Almora.
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