Pithoragarh is a Himalayan town and a municipal corporation located in the Pithoragarh district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Situated within the mountainous region, it serves as a significant administrative and residential center for the area.
The town is recognized as the largest hill town in both the Kumaon division and the state of Uttarakhand. It is characterized by its geographic position in the Himalayan range, which defines its local landscape and regional importance.