What is "chaubatia"

Chaubattia is a settlement in Almora district, in the state of Uttarakhand, northern India. It is located roughly south of the cantonment town of Ranikhet. Chabatia is above sea level, within sight of the western peaks of the Himalayas. Its name literally means a common meeting point of four paths ("chau" meaning four and "bat" meaning path). It is named this way because of its location at the intersection of four places connects in front of Rawat Building: Bhargaon, Ranikhet, Dehrti and Pilkoli.

Chaubatia is best known as the location of a botanical garden and fruit orchard which are popular with tourists to the region. The gardens contain predominantly apple, peach, plum and apricot trees. It is also home to a government operated fruit and vegetable research centre, which owns and runs the fruit orchard.