The hill station of Lohaghat, located on the riverside of Lohawati, in the Champawat district of Uttrakhand at an elevation of 1754 meters above sea level, offers the visitors a true blue experience of what the Romantic poet iterates in his beautiful lines. Lohaghat is spread over an area of approximately 4.5 sq. km. Lohaghat is known for its tranquil landscape and soothing climate. Like every other hill station it is a nature’s retreat with lush greenery and pine and oak forests. However, Lohaghat is one of the least explored Himalayan retreats. Lohaghat holds immense historical and mythological importance. During summers the area is covered with Rhododendron, the state flower of Uttarakhand.
P. Barron on his visit to Lohaghat said, "Why go to Kashmir, if there is heaven in the world, so it’s in Lohaghat". The natural bounteousness in its thick vegetation makes Lohaghat a must visit tourist destination. Away from the commercial spaces and amidst tranquility, the sky high pine and oak forests assures to rapture the tourists. The picturesque landscape and its exquisiteness makes one’s heart over brimmed with emotions.
