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Dharchula is a small hilly town in the Pitthoragarh district of Uttrakhand, India. In Hindi ‘Dhar’ means peak and ‘Chula’ means stove, and since this hill town is shaped like a stove, the name is apt.
Dharchula is surrounded by the mountains of the Kumaun region and it is situated on the bank of the river Kali at the Indo- Nepal border. On the northern side lies the Indo-Tibetan border. Dharchula is around 90 km from the Pitthoragarh district, and is enroute the famous pilgrimage, Kailash Mansarover. On the west, lies the snow-clad Panchchuli range with high peaks, glaciers and mountains. The Panchchuli range separates Dharchula from the Johar track.
The major settlements are along the three river valleys of Darma, the Byans and the Chandan. The place has quite a few tourist attractions such as Jauljibi, located where the river Kali and river Gori converge.
The Chirka Dam is built on the river Kali at Chirkilla. Today it generates electricity with an output of the 1500 KW. The reservoir has come up as a beautiful lake which is almost a kilometer long, making it a hot destination for people to visit. Boating in this lake at such a high altitude is a great experience. The government of Uttrakhand is planning to develop it as site for water sports too.
Om Parvat is a famous ancient holy Hindu mountain in the Himalayan range and is situated near the Sinla Pass. It is known by different names like Adi Kailas, Chhota (Little) Kailas, Jonglingkong Peak, and Baba Kailas. The mountain resembles Kailas Parvat which is another holy mountain of Hindus, located in China. The mountain has snow depositing in exactly the same pattern as the Hindu holy word “Aum” is written. Parvati Lake and the Jonglingkong Lake are the other two places located nearby which are sacred for the people of Sanatan Dharma.
It is best to visit the place in the summers which are warm and shiny. The weather is pleasant during this time of the year. Winters are characterized by extreme cold, though the snow all around does have its own charm.
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Dharchula is a Himalayan township in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand province. The town is surrounded by the Himalayan Mountains and lies along the ancient trade route. Dharchula has several places of tourist interest. However it is known as a stopover location on the pilgrimage route to the Kailash Mansarovar.
The town is situated on the banks of the Kali River and has beautiful surroundings. The Narayan Ashram and the Chirkila Dam are the prominent sightseeing attractions of this township. Tourists can also visit the Mansarovar Lake, Kali River and Om Parvat while in Dharchula.
The Narayan Ashram is a spiritual centre which was consecrated by Sri Narayan Swami in 1936. This spiritual centre with the capacity to accommodate 40 people carries out several social and spiritual activities throughout the year. Tourists can also visit the Chirkila Dam which is a famous picnic spot. There is a beautiful lake beside the dam which is among the most frequented spots. The Indo-Nepal border and the Indo-China border are located in close proximity.
Wildlife enthusiasts can head towards the Askot Sanctuary that has diverse species of flora and fauna. Bharals, snow leopards, black bears, pheasants, chukors, musk deer and snow cocks are some of the species that can be seen in the sanctuary.
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