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Chaukori
Uttarakhand · Kumaon Hills · 2,010m🚗 hatchback OK
👨👩👧 Family: easy family base — peaceful tea garden hamlet
5/5
April
Why 5/5? Best month, 10-22°C. First flush tea harvest — watch plucking in terraced gardens. Panchachuli views pristine. Forest trails in spring bloom.
Tea gardens at 2010m with Panchachuli peaks as backdrop — the view Kausani gets credit for, but Chaukori does better.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1-2 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
3/5 ✓
✓ Off-the-beaten-path seekers✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, BSNL
Weak signal. Jio patchy. BSNL more reliable.
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Medical
PHC Berinag 17km. District Hospital Pithoragarh 70km.
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Road
Fair mountain roads. Narrow but paved.
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Safety
4/5
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Why Special
KMVN rest house with Panchachuli-Nanda Devi panorama. Working tea gardens you can walk through. Virtually zero tourists. The quieter, less-known version of Kausani.
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Festivals & Events
Chaukori Tea Festival
MayMay (varies)
Festival at the Chaukori tea gardens — among India's highest at 2,010m — with tea-tasting sessions, plantation tours, and Kumaoni cultural performances against Panchachuli peaks.
Chaukori produces some of India's rarest high-altitude teas; the festival showcases this niche agricultural heritage.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioBSNL
Weak signal. Jio patchy. BSNL more reliable.
WiFi: KMVN resort
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: PHC Berinag 17km. District Hospital Pithoragarh 70km.
Ambulance: 108 (slow)
Police: Berinag police
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Getting There
Almora→Chaukori: 110km 4hrs.
Roads: Fair mountain roads. Narrow but paved.
Public transport: Buses from Almora and Pithoragarh (limited). Nearest rail Kathgodam 200km. Pantnagar airport 220km.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: Uttarakhand Tourism: 0135-2559898
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Resort stays with Himalayan views
Best for Backpackers
Homestays
Best for Peace & Quiet
Entire area is quiet
Avoid
Very limited options — book ahead
Off-season: ₹500-1200/nightPeak: ₹1000-3500/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹1,050Stay₹500
Food₹250
Transport₹250
Activities₹50
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹3,300Stay₹2,000
Food₹600
Transport₹500
Activities₹200
per person per day
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Luxury
₹7,700Stay₹5,000
Food₹1,200
Transport₹1,000
Activities₹500
per person per day
💡 Quiet tea garden village; stunning Panchachuli views; KMVN guesthouse available; very peaceful
Crowd Intelligence
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Quiet Moderate Peak
Best days: Any
Offbeat Kumaon tea garden hamlet. Never crowded — limited accommodation is the only constraint.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
easy
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Family Dining
hotel food only
Cuisine: Kumaoni, North Indian
No restaurant scene. Homestay meals are the highlight.
How to Reach
Airport
Pantnagar — 200km
Rail
Kathgodam — 170km
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