Namik, a quaint village, is located six kilometers from
Gogina in
Pithoragarh District. Historically, the village was an important center in the ancient Indo-Tibetan trade route. Namik is noted for the intricate wood carvings that one can see in the traditional houses here.
Ram Ganga River flows through the village.
Namik serves as a base for a trek to
Namik Glacier which is 19 km from here. The village offers panoramic views of
Nanda Devi Peak,
Nanda Kot Peak and
Trisuli I Peak. Nearby destinations are
Panchachuli Glacier,
Ralam Glacier,
Munsiyari,
Lilam,
Bala,
Mapang (3,100 m),
Martoli (3,385 m) and
Sudamkhal. The village is an ideal base for trekking and mountaineering.
The nearest airbase is
Pant Nagar Airport. The nearest
railhead is at
Kathgodam.
