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'''[[Dharwas]]''' is the northernmost town in the [[India]]n state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It is located in the [[Chamba district]], around {{convert|17|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Ishriari village in the [[Paddar]] valley of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Dharwas is the largest and the most populated [[hamlet]] in the [[Pangi Valley]], on the Dalhousie-Kishtwar trek route. The village is located at an elevation of |
'''[[Dharwas]]''' is the northernmost town in the [[India]]n state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It is located in the [[Chamba district]], around {{convert|17|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Ishriari village in the [[Paddar]] valley of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Dharwas is the largest and the most populated [[hamlet]] in the [[Pangi Valley]], on the Dalhousie-Kishtwar trek route. The village is located at an elevation of 2,400 m (8000 ft) above sea level. Trekking base camps are available there. |
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The town is famous for the natural mineral water spring known as Tilmili. The trek trail leading to Sural Valley of Pangi starts from Dharwas and then goes up to [[Zanskar]]. The Pangi Valley is the most remote valley of [[Chamba district]], and was described by Dr. J Hutchison (in 1904) as follows: |
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:"Pangi is unique in its grandeur and beauty: in this respect far surpassing any other portion of Chamba District. The scenery is sublime and imposing, and nature appears in her wildest and grandest moods. Everything is on a stupendous scale. The great river rolls along In a deep and narrow gorge, lashing itself into fury against the adamantine cliffs that confine it. Precipices spring from the brink, in places almost perpendicular, to a height of one or two thousand feet: on the lower ranges are grassy slopes of rich pasture with dense forests of pine and cedar, while high overall, the stern and majestic mountains, piled on one another, attain in altitude of {{convert|18,000|to|21,000|ft|m|disp=sqbr}} rising far beyond the line of eternal snow. But all is not sublimity and grandeur. Every few miles the traveler reaches fairly open nooks of surpassing beauties, which may have been small lakes in some bygone age, while the river was cutting its way through a rocky barrier in front. There the villages are chiefly to be found. These are few in number, and of small size, for the region is sparsely inhabited."<ref>Quoted in: {{cite report |url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/4830/1/44160_1961_KUP.pdf |title=Census of India 1961 |volume=XX Part VI Himachal Pradesh |first1=Surender Moha |last1=Bharnager |editor-first1=Ram Chandra Pal |editor-last1=Singh |date=3 December 1964 |page=1}}<br>Appendix III (pages 83-6) is ''Extract from the Punjab States Gazetteer'', Vol XXII A, Chamba State, 1904 (pps. 261–266) by Dr. Hutchinson<br>Appendix IV (pages 87-8) is ''Extract taken from Guide to Dalhousie, The Chamba state and the neighbouring Hills'' compiled by Captain J. B. Hutchinson. Revised by B. A. Rose, C.S., Assistant Commissioner, Dalhousie, 1890, and J. Hutchinson, L.R.C.P. & S.E., Chamba Mission</ref> |
:"Pangi is unique in its grandeur and beauty: in this respect far surpassing any other portion of Chamba District. The scenery is sublime and imposing, and nature appears in her wildest and grandest moods. Everything is on a stupendous scale. The great river rolls along In a deep and narrow gorge, lashing itself into fury against the adamantine cliffs that confine it. Precipices spring from the brink, in places almost perpendicular, to a height of one or two thousand feet: on the lower ranges are grassy slopes of rich pasture with dense forests of pine and cedar, while high overall, the stern and majestic mountains, piled on one another, attain in altitude of {{convert|18,000|to|21,000|ft|m|disp=sqbr}} rising far beyond the line of eternal snow. But all is not sublimity and grandeur. Every few miles the traveler reaches fairly open nooks of surpassing beauties, which may have been small lakes in some bygone age, while the river was cutting its way through a rocky barrier in front. There the villages are chiefly to be found. These are few in number, and of small size, for the region is sparsely inhabited."<ref>Quoted in: {{cite report |url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/4830/1/44160_1961_KUP.pdf |title=Census of India 1961 |volume=XX Part VI Himachal Pradesh |first1=Surender Moha |last1=Bharnager |editor-first1=Ram Chandra Pal |editor-last1=Singh |date=3 December 1964 |page=1}}<br>Appendix III (pages 83-6) is ''Extract from the Punjab States Gazetteer'', Vol XXII A, Chamba State, 1904 (pps. 261–266) by Dr. Hutchinson<br>Appendix IV (pages 87-8) is ''Extract taken from Guide to Dalhousie, The Chamba state and the neighbouring Hills'' compiled by Captain J. B. Hutchinson. Revised by B. A. Rose, C.S., Assistant Commissioner, Dalhousie, 1890, and J. Hutchinson, L.R.C.P. & S.E., Chamba Mission</ref> |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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The nearest railway is at [[Pathankot]] in the state of [[Punjab]] and the nearest airport is the Gaggal airport. The nearest town is Killar. To reach Dharwas, one needs to turn north-west from Killar and cross the Sural Nala (also called Luj Nala). A level walking trek of {{convert|8|km|mi|abbr=on}} leads to Dharwas. There are buses and taxis available from Killar. |
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The road connectivity in Pangi Valley is the {{convert|170|km|mi|abbr=on}} road link from [[Chamba, Himachal Pradesh|Chamba]] to Killar via [[Saach Pass]]. This is known as Always-Killar road and it is part of Ahju Khara Mukh - Chamba - Tissa- Always- Killar road. From Chamba via Tissa Bairagarh and Saturn, the road is motorable up to Killar, but the road is only suitable for a jeep ride. |
The road connectivity in Pangi Valley is the {{convert|170|km|mi|abbr=on}} road link from [[Chamba, Himachal Pradesh|Chamba]] to Killar via [[Saach Pass]]. This is known as Always-Killar road and it is part of Ahju Khara Mukh - Chamba - Tissa- Always- Killar road. From Chamba via Tissa Bairagarh and Saturn, the road is motorable up to Killar, but the road is only suitable for a jeep ride. |
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One can also take the route via the famous Manali-Leh national highway up to Tandi. After Tandi’s next destination is Udaipur. Pangi is just {{convert|80|km|mi|abbr=on}} |
One can also take the route via the famous Manali-Leh national highway up to Tandi. After Tandi’s next destination is Udaipur. Pangi is just {{convert|80|km|mi|abbr=on}} away but travel takes four hours due to the road's poor condition. The Killar is the head office of the valley, and from here government buses run on every route in the valley. |
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* Killar: Killar is the headquarters of Pangi valley. It’s located in the deep and narrow gorge of the [[Chenab River]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=November 5|first=India Today|last2=November 13|first2=2017 ISSUE DATE:|last3=November 5|first3=2017UPDATED:|last4=Ist|first4=2017 13:45|title=The route to this hidden valley will test your strength|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/travel/story/20171113-himachal-pradesh-travel-pangi-valley-manali-travel-special-1077348-2017-11-05|access-date=2020-09-09|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Mahlu Nallah is said to be the gateway to this village. |
* Killar: Killar is the headquarters of Pangi valley. It’s located in the deep and narrow gorge of the [[Chenab River]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=November 5|first=India Today|last2=November 13|first2=2017 ISSUE DATE:|last3=November 5|first3=2017UPDATED:|last4=Ist|first4=2017 13:45|title=The route to this hidden valley will test your strength|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/travel/story/20171113-himachal-pradesh-travel-pangi-valley-manali-travel-special-1077348-2017-11-05|access-date=2020-09-09|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Mahlu Nallah is said to be the gateway to this village. Killar is also a base for a trekking expedition to Kishtwar, through Umasi la into the [[Zanskar]] Valley, and to Keylong and Manali. Dharwad is located {{convert|9|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Killar, and {{convert|137|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of Chamba. Other villages in Killar are [[google:Thamoh&rlz=1C5CHFA_enIN895IN895&oq=thamoh&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60.3138j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#|Thamoh]], [[Karoti|Karhoti]], Parmas, [[Kufa|Kuffa]], [[Kufa]], Mahaliyat, Karel, [[NTPC Kawas|Kawas]], Bhat was, [[Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple|Karyas]], Punto, Changili, Parghwal. Killar is known for its dances and natural environment. [<nowiki/>[[wikipedia:Citation needed|c]]<nowiki/>[[wikipedia:Citation needed|it]]<nowiki/>[[wikipedia:Citation needed|ation needed]]] |
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* Luj: Luj is located at an elevation of |
* Luj: Luj is located at an elevation of 2,100 m (7,000 ft) above sea level. Luj primarily consists of four villages: Udaini, Bishthow, Banwas and Mangalwas. Udaini houses the Sheetla Devi temple. Luj is the last village and boundary of the Chamba district and Himachal state. |
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Dharwas Gupta | |
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Village of Pangi valley of Chamba district | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Chamba |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 176323 |
| Telephone code | 01897 |
| Vehicle registration | HP 45 |
Dharwas is the northernmost town in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the Chamba district, around 17 km (11 mi) from Ishriari village in the Paddar valley of Jammu and Kashmir. Dharwas is the largest and the most populated hamlet in the Pangi Valley, on the Dalhousie-Kishtwar trek route. The village is located at an elevation of 2,400 m (8000 ft) above sea level. Trekking base camps are available there.
The town is famous for the natural mineral water spring known as Tilmili. The trek trail leading to Sural Valley of Pangi starts from Dharwas and then goes up to Zanskar. The Pangi Valley is the most remote valley of Chamba district, and was described by Dr. J Hutchison (in 1904) as follows:
- "Pangi is unique in its grandeur and beauty: in this respect far surpassing any other portion of Chamba District. The scenery is sublime and imposing, and nature appears in her wildest and grandest moods. Everything is on a stupendous scale. The great river rolls along In a deep and narrow gorge, lashing itself into fury against the adamantine cliffs that confine it. Precipices spring from the brink, in places almost perpendicular, to a height of one or two thousand feet: on the lower ranges are grassy slopes of rich pasture with dense forests of pine and cedar, while high overall, the stern and majestic mountains, piled on one another, attain in altitude of 18,000 to 21,000 feet [5,500 to 6,400 m] rising far beyond the line of eternal snow. But all is not sublimity and grandeur. Every few miles the traveler reaches fairly open nooks of surpassing beauties, which may have been small lakes in some bygone age, while the river was cutting its way through a rocky barrier in front. There the villages are chiefly to be found. These are few in number, and of small size, for the region is sparsely inhabited."[1]
Transport
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The nearest railway is at Pathankot in the state of Punjab and the nearest airport is the Gaggal airport. The nearest town is Killar. To reach Dharwas, one needs to turn north-west from Killar and cross the Sural Nala (also called Luj Nala). A level walking trek of 8 km (5.0 mi) leads to Dharwas. There are buses and taxis available from Killar.
The road connectivity in Pangi Valley is the 170 km (110 mi) road link from Chamba to Killar via Saach Pass. This is known as Always-Killar road and it is part of Ahju Khara Mukh - Chamba - Tissa- Always- Killar road. From Chamba via Tissa Bairagarh and Saturn, the road is motorable up to Killar, but the road is only suitable for a jeep ride.
One can also take the route via the famous Manali-Leh national highway up to Tandi. After Tandi’s next destination is Udaipur. Pangi is just 80 km (50 mi) away but travel takes four hours due to the road's poor condition. The Killar is the head office of the valley, and from here government buses run on every route in the valley.
Other attractions
- Killar: Killar is the headquarters of Pangi valley. It’s located in the deep and narrow gorge of the Chenab River.[2] Mahlu Nallah is said to be the gateway to this village. Killar is also a base for a trekking expedition to Kishtwar, through Umasi la into the Zanskar Valley, and to Keylong and Manali. Dharwad is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from Killar, and 137 km (85 mi) northeast of Chamba. Other villages in Killar are Thamoh, Karhoti, Parmas, Kuffa, Kufa, Mahaliyat, Karel, Kawas, Bhat was, Karyas, Punto, Changili, Parghwal. Killar is known for its dances and natural environment. [citation needed]
- Luj: Luj is located at an elevation of 2,100 m (7,000 ft) above sea level. Luj primarily consists of four villages: Udaini, Bishthow, Banwas and Mangalwas. Udaini houses the Sheetla Devi temple. Luj is the last village and boundary of the Chamba district and Himachal state.
References
- ^ Quoted in: Bharnager, Surender Moha (3 December 1964). Singh, Ram Chandra Pal (ed.). Census of India 1961 (PDF) (Report). Vol. XX Part VI Himachal Pradesh. p. 1.
Appendix III (pages 83-6) is Extract from the Punjab States Gazetteer, Vol XXII A, Chamba State, 1904 (pps. 261–266) by Dr. Hutchinson
Appendix IV (pages 87-8) is Extract taken from Guide to Dalhousie, The Chamba state and the neighbouring Hills compiled by Captain J. B. Hutchinson. Revised by B. A. Rose, C.S., Assistant Commissioner, Dalhousie, 1890, and J. Hutchinson, L.R.C.P. & S.E., Chamba Mission - ^ November 5, India Today; November 13, 2017 ISSUE DATE:; November 5, 2017UPDATED:; Ist, 2017 13:45. "The route to this hidden valley will test your strength". India Today. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
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