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