Khalajhuni village
About Khalajhuni
Khalajhuni (खलझूनी) is a village in Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 2,272 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Kumaon. As the crow flies it is about 107 km from Haldwani and 35 km from Bageshwar, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Munsiyari (26 km). Kapkot tehsil has 145 villages listed on My Haldwani.
खलझूनी उत्तराखंड के बागेश्वर जिले की कपकोट तहसील का एक गाँव है। यह समुद्र तल से लगभग 2272 मीटर की ऊँचाई पर स्थित है। हल्द्वानी से इसकी सीधी दूरी लगभग 107 किमी है।
About Bageshwar district
Bageshwar district takes its name from the Bagnath temple at the confluence of the Saryu and Gomti rivers, where the Uttarayani mela is held every January. It includes the Himalayan viewpoint of Kausani and the trailheads for the Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga glaciers.
How to reach Khalajhuni
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Kathgodam (102 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Pithoragarh (Naini Saini) Airport (62 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Munsiyari (26 km)
- 🚌 From Haldwani: 107 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Haldwani and Kathgodam towards Munsiyari; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
Best time to visit: April to June and late September to October.
Oak, buransh (rhododendron) and deodar forests surround villages at this height, and roads can close after heavy snow.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Khalajhuni
More villages in Kapkot tehsil
Questions about Khalajhuni
Where is Khalajhuni village?
Khalajhuni is in Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, at 30.0976° N, 79.9728° E.
How far is Khalajhuni from Haldwani?
About 107 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Khalajhuni?
Kathgodam railway station, about 102 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Pithoragarh (Naini Saini) Airport (62 km).
What is the altitude of Khalajhuni?
About 2,272 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Khalajhuni?
April to June and late September to October. Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
How can I add photos or stories about Khalajhuni?
Use the “Share your village” form on the Kumaon Villages page. After review, your photos and memories appear on this page with your name.
Sources: village name and tehsil from Wikidata (CC0); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. English spelling is transliterated from Hindi and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.