It is bounded on the east by Nepal, on the west by Munsyari and on the north by the Himalayas, on the south by the Askot.

The highest peak of this range is Najurikot, which is about 4700 meters above sea level.This place holds a great religious significance amongst the people living in its vicinity.

The name of this mountain in local or Kumaoni language is Chhipuldhura which is made up of two words Chhipla and Dhura.

Chhipla Kedar is a folk deity whose area is between the river Kali and Gori Ganga and dhura means mountain or, say, high place.

Hence Chhipuldhura or Chhiplakot means the place or abode of the lord Chhipla Kedar.