Champawat district, Administrative district in Kumaon division, India
Champawat district is an administrative area in the Kumaon region, sitting in the eastern Himalaya mountains at about 1,615 meters elevation across valleys and hills. The Champavati stream winds through the terrain, shaping the landscape as it flows between steep hillsides and narrow valleys.
The area became a major administrative center under the Chand dynasty, which established its power there and shaped the region. Their rule set standards for regional governance and culture in northern India during medieval times.
The Baleshwar Temple displays stone carvings that show how craftspeople worked in medieval times. Temples throughout the district remain active places where locals gather for worship and celebrations that follow traditions passed down through generations.
The district connects to major cities through National Highway 9, with regular buses and shared taxis running between towns and neighboring regions. The hilly terrain means travel takes longer than on flat ground, so allowing extra time for journeys is helpful when moving around.
In 1907, hunter Jim Corbett tracked and killed a tiger that had caused many deaths in the area, becoming a historic moment for the region. This event remains significant in local memory as an important turning point in the district's past.
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