Dharchula is a town that is located in Pithorgarh, 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.
Some of the main attractions in the place are Narayan Ashram, Mansarovar 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 Mansarovar Lake is a pilgrim center and many devotees come to the place to take a holy bath, in the frigid waters.
City Facts
- State: Uttarakhand
- District: Pithoragarh
- Famous for/as: Hill Station
- Languages: Garhwali, Nepali, Hindi, English
- Best Season: May – Oct
- Weather: Summer 35-45°C
- Winter: 5-15°C
Jauljibi:
Jauljibi is situated 23kms from Dharchula at a scenic location. Jauljibi is located at the confluence of Gori River and Kali River. The fair is held here in the month of November which attracts people from different places. The people of Nepal also visit this place during this fair as the river holds great importance for them.
Narayan Ashram:
The ashram was established by Narayan Swami in the year 1936. It is situated 44kms from Dharchula. This spiritual-cum-socio educational centre is set at an altitude of 2734 metres amidst scenic surroundings. It has a school for local children's and imparts training to local youth. There is also a library, meditation room and samadhi-sthal.
Askot Sanctuary:
This sanctuary is not only rich in varied flora and fauna but it also affords the charming vistas of nature’s beauteousness. Askot Sanctuary is located at an elevation of 5412ft above sea level. You can see bharals, monals, snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, chirs, koklas, pheasants, musk deers, snow cocks, tahra, and chukors.
Chirkila Dam:
Chirkila dam is built on Kali River at Chirkila. Chirkila is situated 20km ahead of Dharchula. The dam has a capacity of producing 1500kW of energy. The dam is adjoined by an invigorating lake which is 1km in length. This lake will soon be facilitated with water sports by Uttarakhand Government.
Panchachuli Base Camp
By Flight
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 nearest railhead to Dharchula is Tanakpur. The distance from Tanakpur Railway station to Dharchula is 218kms. Taxis and buses are easily available from Tanakpur to Dharchula and Pithoragarh. Tanakpur is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Tanakpur are frequent with major destinations of India.
By Road
Dharchula is well connected by metallic roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern India. Buses from ISBT Anand Vihar are available to Champawat, Almora, Tanakpur and many other destinations from where you can easily hire a local cab to reach Dharchula. Taxis and buses are easily available to Dharchula from major destinations of Uttarakhand state.
