A historical town in the Uttarakhand district, Champawat, sitting proudly at an elevation of 1670 meters above sea level, is located in the southeast region of Uttarakhand. Ancient temples that have been erected for years, sacred Hindu shrines with remarkable and noteworthy architecture such as those of Baleshwar temple, Kanteshwar temple, and Nagnath Temple all of which are dedicated to Lord Shiva, is what makes Champawat famous. The architecture is proof that they have been built by some skilled artists. The rituals that were performed in the 10th century are still performed in Champawat to date to keep their culture and traditions alive. Champawat has a historical significance as Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of a tortoise, and was called ‘Kurmavatara'. Champawat has been named after the princess Champawati, daughter of the king of the region, King Arjun Deo.

Best Time To Visit Champawat

Champawat in Summers (March, April, May & June)

For trekking and sightseeing in Champawat, summers are favorable for tourists. Most people prefer visiting Champawat during summer.
March: The maximum temperature in March is 18℃ and the minimum temperature is 12℃.
April: The maximum temperature in April is 22℃ and the minimum temperature is 15℃.
May: The maximum temperature in May is 26℃ and the minimum temperature is 15℃.
June: The maximum temperature in June is 30℃ and the minimum temperature is 20℃.

Champawat in Monsoon (July, August & September)

 Monsoon brings heavy rains, leading to landslides and road blockages, thus it is advised to always check the weather forecasts before planning a trip to Champawat during the rainy season.
July: The maximum temperature in July is 30℃ and the minimum temperature is 20℃.
August: The maximum temperature in August is 26℃ and the minimum temperature is 16℃.
September: The maximum temperature in September is 19℃ and the minimum temperature is 15℃.

Champawat in Winters (October, November, December, January & February)

Winters are chilly and the region witnesses snowfall with the temperature dropping to 0℃.
October: The maximum temperature in October is 16℃ and the minimum temperature is 10℃.
November: The maximum temperature in November is 13℃ and the minimum temperature is 6℃.
December: The maximum temperature in December is 11℃ and the minimum temperature is 5℃.
January: The maximum temperature in January is 10℃ and the minimum temperature is 4℃.
February: The maximum temperature in February is 15℃ and the minimum temperature is 6℃.

The best time to visit Champawat is during the months of March to June when the temperature is neither too low nor too high and rains don’t become a barrier between you and the amazing trip ahead.