Dharwas
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Dharwas is the northernmost town in Himachal Pradesh
in Chamba district
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Dharwas is located in the Pangi Valley, on the Dalhousie-Kishtwar trek route. Pangi Valley is the remotest valley of Chamba district
, and according to Dr. Hutchison, “unique in its grandeur and beauty.” Dharwas is the largest and the most populated hamlet in the Pangi Valley. The village is located at an elevation of 8000 feet above sea level. Trekking base camps are available here.
The place is famous for the natural water spring of mineral water, Tilmili. The trek trail leading to Sural Valley of Pangi and then up to Sanskar starts from Dharwas.
Exact Location: Dharwas is the northernmost village of Himachal Pradesh in Chamba district
, and is located around 17 km from Ishriari village
Nearest Town: Killar
The road connectivity in Pangi Valley is the 170 km road link from Chamba
to Killar via Saach-pass. This is known as Alwas-Killar road and it is part of Ahju khara Mukh - Chamba - Tissa- Alwas- Killar road. From Chamba via Tissa Bairagarh and Satrundi, the road is motorable up to Killar,but the road is suitable for jeep ride.
Valley, and to Keylong and Manali. Dharwas is located 9 km from Killar, and 137 km north east of Chamba andother villages in killar are thamoh, karhoti, parmas, kuffa, chowki, mahaliyat, karel, kawas, bhatwas, karyas, punto, changili.
Killar is famous for its charming dances and rich natural beauty. It is also a suitable base for trekkers venturing to Kishtwar, through Umasi la into the Zanskar
Valley, and to Keylong and Manali. One the way to Lahaul, one will come across the beautiful spot of ' Purthi', renowned for a historical guest house on the banks of Chenab and a fine nursery.
Luj: Luj is located at an elevation of 7000 feet above sea level. Luj primarily consists of four villages, Udaini, Bishthow, Balwas, and Mangalwas. Udaini houses the Sheetla Devi temple.
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
in Chamba district
Chamba district
Chamba is the northwestern district of Himachal Pradesh, in India, with its headquarters in Chamba town. The towns of Dalhousie and Khajjhiar are popular hill stations and vacation spots for the people from the plains of northern India....
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Dharwas is located in the Pangi Valley, on the Dalhousie-Kishtwar trek route. Pangi Valley is the remotest valley of Chamba district
Chamba district
Chamba is the northwestern district of Himachal Pradesh, in India, with its headquarters in Chamba town. The towns of Dalhousie and Khajjhiar are popular hill stations and vacation spots for the people from the plains of northern India....
, and according to Dr. Hutchison, “unique in its grandeur and beauty.” Dharwas is the largest and the most populated hamlet in the Pangi Valley. The village is located at an elevation of 8000 feet above sea level. Trekking base camps are available here.
The place is famous for the natural water spring of mineral water, Tilmili. The trek trail leading to Sural Valley of Pangi and then up to Sanskar starts from Dharwas.
Location
State: Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
Exact Location: Dharwas is the northernmost village of Himachal Pradesh in Chamba district
Chamba district
Chamba is the northwestern district of Himachal Pradesh, in India, with its headquarters in Chamba town. The towns of Dalhousie and Khajjhiar are popular hill stations and vacation spots for the people from the plains of northern India....
, and is located around 17 km from Ishriari village
Nearest Town: Killar
How to reach
The nearest railhead is at Pathankot in the state of Punjab, and the nearest airport is the Gaggal airport. From Kilar, one needs to turn north-west, and cross the Sural Nala (also calleds Lujal Nala), and a level walk trek of 8 km leads you to Dharwas. There are buses and taxis available from Killar.The road connectivity in Pangi Valley is the 170 km road link from Chamba
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Chamba is an ancient town in the Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in northern India. According to the 2001 Indian census, Chamba has a population of 20,312 people...
to Killar via Saach-pass. This is known as Alwas-Killar road and it is part of Ahju khara Mukh - Chamba - Tissa- Alwas- Killar road. From Chamba via Tissa Bairagarh and Satrundi, the road is motorable up to Killar,but the road is suitable for jeep ride.
Other attractions
Killar: Killar is the headquarters of Pangi valley. It’s located in the deep and narrow gorge of Chenab River. Mahlu Nallah is said to be the gateway to this village. The place is blessed with incredible natural beauty. Killar is also the base for trekking expedition to Kishtwar, through Umasi la into the ZanskarZanskar
Zanskar is a subdistrict or tehsil of the Kargil district, which lies in the eastern half of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The administrative centre is Padum...
Valley, and to Keylong and Manali. Dharwas is located 9 km from Killar, and 137 km north east of Chamba andother villages in killar are thamoh, karhoti, parmas, kuffa, chowki, mahaliyat, karel, kawas, bhatwas, karyas, punto, changili.
Killar is famous for its charming dances and rich natural beauty. It is also a suitable base for trekkers venturing to Kishtwar, through Umasi la into the Zanskar
Zanskar
Zanskar is a subdistrict or tehsil of the Kargil district, which lies in the eastern half of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The administrative centre is Padum...
Valley, and to Keylong and Manali. One the way to Lahaul, one will come across the beautiful spot of ' Purthi', renowned for a historical guest house on the banks of Chenab and a fine nursery.
Luj: Luj is located at an elevation of 7000 feet above sea level. Luj primarily consists of four villages, Udaini, Bishthow, Balwas, and Mangalwas. Udaini houses the Sheetla Devi temple.