Chhiplakot or Najurikot, which in local language is called ''Chhipuldhura'', is a Himalayan mountain range that lies between the Kali River and

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district of

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, India. It is bounded on the east by

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, on the west by

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and on the north by the Himalayas, on the south by the

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. This mountain is situated to the south of

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. The highest peak of this range is Najurikot, which is about 4700 meters above sea level.This place holds a great religious significance amongst the people living in its vicinity. It contains beautiful places full of a wide range of flora and fauna, lakes and beautiful alpine meadows called

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Etymology

The name of this mountain in local or Kumaoni language is ''Chhipuldhura'' which is made up of two words Chhipla and Dhura. Chhipla Kedar is a folk deity whose area is between the river Kali and Gori Ganga and dhura means mountain or, say, high place. Hence Chhipuldhura or Chhiplakot means the place or abode of the lord Chhipla Kedar. Therefore, this area was named Chhiplakot as it was the stronghold or coat of the god Kedar. This area is very sacred and religious for the people of Kumaon. The remains of an old fort still exist on the top of the mountain.

Lakes

There are many small ponds in this area, the of which are Kedar Kund, Patoj Kund, Kakrol Kund, Baram Kund and Huskar Kund. There are many other kunds in Chhiplakot besides this.

References

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Geography of Pithoragarh district {{Asia-mountain-stub