Meetha Reetha Sahib

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Revered destination for Sikhs
Attracts pilgrims throughout the year
Serene atmosphere

This mesmerising white gurudwara set against the backdrop of green and brown hills, is located in a small hamlet called Dyuri in Champawat district, around 72 km from Champawat town. It is said that once the revered Guru Nanakji visited this place and miraculously turned the bitter fruit of a soap-nut tree sweet. The Gurudwara of Reetha Sahib was constructed in 1960 at the confluence of Lodhiya and Ratiya rivers. This Gurudwara gets its name from the popular reetha or soap-nut trees that grow in the vicinity. Adjoining it to is the temple of Dhernath. A large fair is held in the Gurudwara on Baisakhi Poornima.

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By Flight

The nearest airport to Champawat is Pantnagar situated 160 km away in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Taxis are available from the airport to Champawat. Naini Saini Airport is situated in Pithoragarh but flights are not very frequent to Naini Saini airport.

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By Train

The nearest railhead is Tanakpur, situated at a distance of 60 km from Champawat. Tanakpur is well connected with most major destinations of India. Taxis and buses are easily available from Tanakpur Railway Station for Champawat.

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By Road

Buses from Delhi to Tanakpur are easily available. Taxis and buses are easily available for Champawat from major destinations of Kumaon region.

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