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.