Chaubatia

Chaubattia is a settlement in Almora district, in the state of Uttarakhand, northern India. It is located roughly 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of the cantonment town of Ranikhet.[1] Chabatia is 1,800 metres (5,906 ft) above sea level,[2] within sight of the western peaks of the Himalayas. Its name literally means a common meeting point of four paths ("chau" meaning four and "bat" meaning path).[1] It is named this way because of its location at the intersection of four places connects in front of Rawat Building: Bhargaon, Ranikhet, Dehrti and Pilkoli.[2]

Chaubatia is best known as the location of a botanical garden and fruit orchard which are popular with tourists to the region.[3] The gardens contain predominantly apple, peach, plum and apricot trees.[2] It is also home to a government operated fruit and vegetable research centre,[4] which owns and runs the fruit orchard.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Tyagi, Nutan (1991). Hill Resorts of U.P. Himalaya,: A Geographical Study. Indus Publishing. p. 207. ISBN 9788185182629.
  2. 1 2 3 "Chaubatia Gardens in Uttarakhand". discoveredindia.com. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  3. Nag, Prithvis (1999). Tourism and Trekking in Nainital Region. Concept Publishing Company. p. 70. ISBN 9788170227694.
  4. Sati, Vishwambhar Prasad (2004). Horticultural Development In Hills. Mittal Publications. p. 82. ISBN 9788170999430.
  5. "Chaubatia Orchard". journeymart.com. Retrieved 7 December 2015.


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