Notable viewpoint · Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand
Lapthal
Lapthal is a viewpoint in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
Lapthal: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Lapthal
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Lapthal — distance from nearby cities
- From Joshimath (UK): about 72 km by road (58 km straight line) · directions · more places near Joshimath
- From Almora (UK): about 168 km by road (134 km straight line) · directions · more places near Almora
- From Nainital (UK): about 204 km by road (163 km straight line) · directions · more places near Nainital
- From Rishikesh (UK): about 241 km by road (193 km straight line) · directions · more places near Rishikesh
- From Mussoorie (UK): about 250 km by road (200 km straight line) · directions · more places near Mussoorie
Coordinates: 30.73333, 80.13333. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lapthal
- Milam Glacier · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~30 km · Must-see
- Nanda Devi National Park · sanctuary · Chamoli · ~37 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Durpata · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~47 km · Must-see
- Hathi Parbat · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~51 km · Must-see
- Devasthan II · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~61 km · Must-see
- Valley of Flowers National Park · sanctuary · Chamoli · ~63 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Nanda Kot · viewpoint · Bageshwar · ~63 km · Must-see
- Khyunglung Ngüka · attraction · Ngari Prefecture · ~67 km · Must-see
- Mrigthuni · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~72 km · Must-see
- Auli Hill Station · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~74 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Xiaqin La · viewpoint · Ngari Prefecture · ~6 km
- Uja Tirche · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~18 km
- Tirsuli · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~25 km
- Barahoti · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~25 km
- Lampak I · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~26 km
- Tirsuli West · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~26 km
- Lampak II · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~27 km
- Hardeol · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~28 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Lapthal
- Milam Glacier · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~30 km · Must-see
- Durpata · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~47 km · Must-see
- Hathi Parbat · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~51 km · Must-see
- Devasthan II · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~61 km · Must-see
- Nanda Kot · viewpoint · Bageshwar · ~63 km · Must-see
- Mrigthuni · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~72 km · Must-see
- Auli Hill Station · viewpoint · Chamoli · ~74 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Panchchuli II · viewpoint · Pithoragarh · ~80 km · Must-see
- Ishan Parbat · viewpoint · Pithoragarh · ~83 km · Must-see
- Mana Parbat II · viewpoint · Uttarkashi · ~109 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Lapthal yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lapthal?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Lapthal from Joshimath?
Lapthal is about 72 km by road from Joshimath (58 km straight line), 168 km from Almora and 204 km from Nainital. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Lapthal?
Nearby: Milam Glacier (viewpoint, 30 km), Nanda Devi National Park (sanctuary, 37 km), Durpata (viewpoint, 47 km), Hathi Parbat (viewpoint, 51 km), Devasthan II (viewpoint, 61 km), Valley of Flowers National Park (sanctuary, 63 km).
Is Lapthal worth visiting?
Lapthal is listed as a notable viewpoint in Uttarakhand on Spotwander.