Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, embarked on a spiritual journey through Uttarakhand with his student Akhandananda in 1890, seeking enlightenment. Their only possessions were their clothes and begging bowls. Champawat, then a part of the Almora District, was one of the significant locations that Swami Vivekananda spent a considerable amount of time in. Near Shyamla Tal and Sukhidang, the more than 100-year-old Advaita Ashram Mayavati and the Vivekananda Ashram bear witness to his enduring influence. There is a plaque honoring his time at the Dak Bungalow in Lohaghat. An inscription near the Dak Bungalow in Lohaghat commemorates his stay there. Swami Vivekananda's teachings and philosophy continue to have a lasting impact on the region, and a Swami Vivekananda Trail has been developed to retrace his journey. Devotees from across the globe visit Champawat to follow in his footsteps and experience the spiritual essence that inspired him.