Official Name: | Shitlakhet |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Population Total: | 119 |
Population Est: | 300 |
Pushpin Map: | India Uttarakhand#India |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Uttarakhand, India |
Pushpin Relief: | yes |
Coordinates: | 29.3919°N 79.4542°W |
Image Map2: | Shitlakhet Map2.png |
Shitlakhet[1] is a Hill station and a small village in the Almora district of Uttarakhand,[2] India. It is located at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by the Kumaon Himalayas. The village is known for its scenic beauty,[3] including its panoramic views of the Chaukhamba peaks.
Shitlakhet is also a gateway to the Syahi Devi Temple. The temple is revered locally and was also one of the sites of meditation for Vivekananda. The site of the temple is the highest point of the hills between Shitlakhet and Almora.