Thousands of pilgrims undertake the arduous journey to this shrine of Purnagiri every year, sanctified by the dropping to earth of the navel of goddess Sati. It is located around the city of Pittoragarh in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the eastern most hill district of Uttar Pradesh and is often referred to as "Miniature Kashmir".

        Nestling in a small valley, barely 5 km long and 2 km wide, the town was an important landmark of the Chand Rajas of Kumaon and known as Saur Valley. It is situated at an altitude of 1,645 m. It is the district headquarter and it's government buildings are housed in the Hill fort of Pithoragarh at a distance of 7 km from the main town. It is on pilgrim road to Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.

Accommodation:
UP Govt Tourist Rest House is available besides a number of guest houses and lodges in the town.

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