Dharchula Tour and Travel Guide

Dharchula–Scenic Place of Splendor

About Dharchula, Uttarakhand Tour and Travel Guide

A remote place in Uttaranchal, Darchula has much scenic beauty. Engulfed by the mountains of the Kumaon region apart from elevated peaks as well as glaciers in the Panchachuli range in the western direction, this town is the entry point to Kailash Mansarover. You can come here through the Uttarakhand trip packages through Delhi. Located on the River Kali banks on the Indo-Nepal border, Darchula has the traditions, customs as well as lifestyle like its counterpart in Nepal. Having lush flora as well as fauna, Oak, Pine, Apple as well as Deodar trees apart from animals like deer, foxes, leopards as well as bears, you can find many dry fruits in the region. A peaceful place providing various attractions, Darchula is a fine spot in case you love solitude and are in love with nature. You can come here through the Uttarakhand holiday trip guide from Kolkata.

• Places to see Darchula
• WHY DHARCHULA?
• THINGS TO DO
• AVERAGE TRIP DURATION
• BEST TIME TO VISIT
• HOW TO REACH?
• PLACES TO STAY

Places to see Darchula

Jauljibi, Darchula

A wonderful place located 23 km from Darchula and having splendid surroundings; Jauljibi stands on the fusion of two rivers by name Gori and Kali. You can come here through the Uttarakhand package tour from Bangalore. This is crucial for the people in Nepal. At the time of the yearly fair in the month of November, many people come here. You can go here through Uttarakhand trip packages from Kolkata.

Om Parvat, Darchula

Om Parvat is located in the Dharchula in western Nepal as well as in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. This is near Adinath peak. This peak has an elevation of 6191 m and comprises mountains transforming this spot as a crucial spot for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The mountain is in the sacred OM shape, which is an important symbol in Hinduism. Resembling Mount Kailash located in Tibet, you will have a magnificent view. You can come here through the Uttarakhand religious tour from Bangalore. Om Parvat is known for its mesmerizing snow-covered beauty and you can identify this mountain from a long distance. Parvati Lake, Jonglingkong Lake as well as Parwati Muhar peak overlook Om Parvat are pious for the believers of Hinduism. . Om Parvat lies on the Indo-Nepalese border. You can come here on a Darchula trip from Hyderabad.

Kali River, Darchula

The Kali river is a wonderful river and good for hydroelectric power generation. It descends from an elevation of 3600 meters and is a good site of mesmerizing beauty. You find Kali River a calm spot in Uttarakhand. Here, you also find a shrine of the goddess Kali. The river has named after this deity. The river flows in Dharchula but goes into the mountains. Jhulaghat is near the river and here, you can find local merchandise. The river banks are a good picnic spot. You can come here through the Uttarakhand tour package from Patna.

Askot Sanctuary, Darchula

A heaven for wildlife lovers and botany enthusiasts, Askot sanctuary is adorned with a wide range of flora and fauna. Located at a height of 5412 m and at a distance of 54 km from Pithoragarh, this place is bounded by rich and gorgeous surroundings. One can witness various kinds of animals like chirs, pheasants, koklas, bharals, Himalayan black bears, chukors, snow leopards, musk deers, etc. Apart from inhabiting wildlife, Askot is also dotted with many temples.

Chamkila Dam, Darchula

Located 20 km from Darchula, Chamkila Dam is constructed on river Kali. With the potential to produce 1500 KW of energy and the sight of a lake, this is a beautiful tourist spot. You can come here through the Uttarakhand holiday trip from Agra.

Adi Kailash, Darchula

Adi Kailash is also referred to as the Chhota Kailash. Looking like Mt. Kailash in Tibet but in Indian territory, Adi Kailash is very popular among Shiva worshippers. You can come here through the Uttarakhand religious tour package from Cochin.

WHY DHARCHULA?

It is a splendid place for views and carries religious significance.

THINGS TO DO

Views of mountains, temple visit, adventure, etc

AVERAGE TRIP DURATION

2 days

BEST TIME TO VISIT

April to Oct

HOW TO REACH?

You can come to Pantnagar by air or rail and proceed further by road.

PLACES TO STAY

Hotels, motels, lodges, etc