Darma Valley - दारमा

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Darma Valley

Darma valley is a Himalayan valley situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.  The valley is formed by the river Darma or Darmaganga.   The valley is inhabited by the Bhotiya-Rung tribe, who have been livestock rearers and traders. Darma valley starts from Dawe village on the India-China border and flows southwards.  It joins the Lassar Yankti at Tidangand is called Dhauli Ganga till it confluences in the river Kali at Tawaghat. It has rich flora including orchids.  

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The Darma valley is endowed  with abundant scenic grandeur.  It is 134 km from Pithoragarh and 35 km from Dharchula.  The last bus terminal is Sobla. 

From Sobla to Panchchuli Glacier, there is a 40 km trek.  The trek route has exotic scenery, snowcapped mountains, Alpine meadows and a rich variety of flora and fauna.  Sobla is the entry point of the Darma valley.

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The valley is inhabited by Bhotias.  The inhabitants migrate to the lower locations between Dharchula and Jauljibi during October-November to spend winter in relatively warmer areas and return to Darma valley in March-April.

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Jai Ho Raju Da.

Bahute bhal jaankari di ho.

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The Dhauli Ganga River cuts through this pristine valley with remote villages and meadows dotted with hundreds of sheep and a brilliant variety of flora and fauna. The villages around the base of the Panchchuli have a distinct culture and the customs are based on the legend of the Panchchuli massif and the reigning gods and goddesses of the peak. From Duktu a trek to the base camp of Pachchuli is extremely intriguing and the highlight of the trek.

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A village near Darma valley:

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According to mythology, it was at Darma valley that the Pandavas cooked their last meal on the five peaks of Panch Chuli Massif before leaving for Heaven. `Panch Chuli' literally does mean `five pointed oven'.

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Raju Da kuch aur pics bhi daalo.

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How to get there



By rail: The nearest railhead is Tanakpur.

By road: A well-maintained road connects the valley with Tanakpur.

Where to stay: Private rental rooms are available and simple vegetarian food in small hotels en route villages is the main fare.

When to visit: The best season to visit the Darma Valley is May-June or September-October.

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Darma valley: