Champawat was declared as a separate district on 15 Dec. 1997 by then CM of UP Ms. Mayawati, then it was a part of UP. Earlier Champawat was only a Tehsil of Pithoragarh district.

Champawat once been the capital of the Chand Dynasty is a historical place of Kumaon. Besides its historical importance, its very famous for the beautiful architecture and carvings on the temples, Baleshwar Temple being one of them. Champawat is a beautiful town with breathtaking landscapes and terraced fields, which cover the valley. A river snakes past these landscapes and fields forming a beautiful picture. Champawat offers the tourists with virtually everything they expect from nature, ranging from pleasant climate to varied wildlife and good places to trek.

Champawat district nurtures many other places of historical, cultural and religious importance. Devidhura, Pancheshwar, Poornagiri, and Baleshwar temple are a few to name.

Champawat is well connected by road with other parts of Kumaon. Hotels and Dharamshalas are available for night stay at Champawat.

Champawat: Georgaphical Data

Area	:	5 sq. Kms
Altitude	:	1615 Metres
Language	:	Kumaoni, Hindi
Temperature	:	Max. 34.5 0C. Min 3 0C
Accessibility	:
Nearest Air port : Naini Saini (Pithoragarh), 75 kms. Nearest Railhead : Tanakpur, 75 Kms. Champawat is well connected with state highway.