India /Uttaranchal /Pithoragarh /Dharchula

Dharchula is a town that is located in the PIthorgarh district of the state of Uttarakhand. Dharchula is a small and remote place and it is located along an ancient trade route through the Himalayan Mountains. The town is completely surrounded by hills on all sides and the views are breathtaking. The people of the town of Dharchula have any similar characteristics to the people of the town called Darchula in Nepal, which is just across the border. There are a few places of tourist interest that are located in the town, however most tourists who travel here, come to witness the unique culture and diversity of the people. Some of the main attractions in the place are Narayan Ashram, Manosarovar Lake, Chikrila Dam, Kali River and Om Parvat. The Narayan Ashram is located around 98 km from the town of Dharchula and it can accommodate up to 40 people at any given time. The Manosarovar Lake is a pilgrim center and many devotees come to the place to take a holy bath, in the frigid waters. The Indo-Nepal border and the Indo-China border are also located close by and these are some of the main features of the town.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 262545

STD Code: 5967

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Best Time to Visit:  May – Oct

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Dharchula is a town and a nagar panchayat in Pithoragarh district in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India. An ancient trading town for the trans-Himalayan trade routes, it is surrounded by very high mountains and is situated in a valley, on the banks of the Kali River at 915 m (3,002 ft) elevation. The Kali is the western boundary of Nepal with India. Nepalese and Indian nationals cross unrestricted, however there is a customs checkpoint for goods.Dharchula was an ancient trading town for the Trans – Himalayan trade routes. The ancient trading was based on the Barter system; the only source of income of the inhabitants of Dharchula was dependent on the trade with Tibetans. The local handicrafts like carpets which are known here as ‘Dan’ were exchanged with the Tibetans in place of eatable things and clothes.

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By Air : By Air: The nearest airport to Dharchula is Pantnagar Airport. Pantnagar airport is situated 317kms from Dharchula in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. Taxis are available from Pantnagar Airport to Pithoragarh, Champawat and Dharchula. Pantnagar is connected to Delhi with daily flights. Pant Nagar Airport is well connected by metalled road with Dharchula. It is a domestic airport and its nearest International airport is New Delhi. Naini Saini Airport is situated near Pithoragarh but it is not very active.

By Train : The closest railway station is located at a place called Tanakpur. There are a few trains that arrive at the station and one can opt for taxis, jeeps and buses from the station to the town of Pithorgarh, after which another jeep has to be hired from Pithorgarh to reach the town of Dharchula. Tanakpur is connected to Lucknow and Bareilly by overnight trains. Ticket fares for a second class sleeper berth are around Rs 200.

By Bus : Buses from ISBT Anand Vihar are available to Champawat, Almora, Tanakpur and many other destinations from where you can easily hire.

By Taxi : Taxis, local cab and buses are easily available to Dharchula from major destinations of Uttarakhand state.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Darma Hotel ; Delhi – Dharchula Hwy, Jauljibi, Uttarakhand 262544 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Kaman Da Dhaba ;  Delhi – Dharchula Hwy ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Jagdish Chow-Min Center ;  Askote – Dharchula Rd ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Police:100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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