Darma Valley | India's Most Beautiful Valley | Uttarakhand | Panchachuli Base Camp

There is a valley in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. I can call it by the name of heaven without hesitation. And the path to this heaven begins at Pithoragarh. After 100 kilometers from Pithoragarh lies the very beautiful and interesting town of Dharchula. Because this town is so close to the Nepal border that to enter Nepal you have to cross the bridge built over this black river. And then, the next day, you have to go through this 75-kilometer stretch of forest in India, carved through these mountains, to reach Valley, which is extremely beautiful, but becomes its most dangerous form during the monsoon season. It's hard to predict when large boulders will fall from these massive mountains and reach the road. And then, finally, you arrive at Uttarakhand's forested upland, the most beautiful valley—Darma Valley. Darma Valley is not only beautiful but also located in one of the most strategic valleys of the Himalayas. This is because it shares its border with Tibet, that is, China, on one side and lies just a short distance away from Nepal on the other. The very same weather that helped people here in the 90s to treat ailments in another country. Due to such great distance and remoteness, one finds here some of the most expensive and rare herbs in the world. The herbs found here are such that... And then the scene appears before me—the very sight for which I had traveled all this way. And then I see, covered in snow, this beautiful five-peaked mountain—Panchachuli, the Five Sisters. Looking at these peaks, it seems as if Valley has placed some kind of crown band on her head. And when you trek 7–8 kilometers to reach the zero point of this valley, you are closest to these peaks. And there, one sees the most beautiful charm of Guddar, not one, not two, but even a hundred or more large, magnificent waterfalls, all together. As I pass through these beautiful mountain ranges, I reach Dharchula in India, known as the gateway or base of the Dhaulagiri Valley. And if you look straight ahead from here, you can see Nepal's Dhaulagiri. The border is right next to Nepal, as you can see. If you want to go to Nepal, you just need to cross this bridge that you see behind me, and you'll reach Nepal. This is where I'm standing—this is India. There's only this much difference between a chula and a bhus. Many people are the same—those are the ones who travel from here onward. The cars here have license plates, that's all—the difference is just in the number plates here. And here in the flex at this place Here you will get India's Chanda, there you will get Nepal's Chanda One thing you need to keep in mind If you know me well, then you know me very well. So this is the bridge, which is built from the wood of the suvank tree. If by mistake you don't return home by evening You will have to stay in Dharan, Nepal. So, this is something you need to keep in mind here. And if you need to go to Nepal from this pool So you just need to cut one base edge with your own hand. This 75-kilometer stretch takes you through these incredibly beautiful roads. Green hills on both sides, and the black river flows alongside. Along the way, you come across waterfalls cascading down from various heights. So somewhere like a water crossing As I have mentioned, India's one of the most dangerous mountain roads is located here. The reason behind it is these tiny pebbles on the road here, and the stones falling down here. And all the while, you're crossing through the valley's very beautiful villages. And the locals here believe that the massive shape on this hill is that of a large serpent. The one whom in Satyog, a blacksmith had defeated with his cunning. His traces have remained on this mountain to this day. And as we keep looking at this incredibly beautiful path and listening to the stories and tales of this place, we eventually arrive at Duktu Village. Where the famous Panchachuli Base Camp trek starts from here Danto Village, the most famous village here Because it's the very spot from where the four peaks of Panchachuli are clearly visible. So I also decided to stay at a homestay in this very village. And to be honest, I've never seen anywhere before today such a lovely, authentic, and peaceful homestay. Today I have already arrived in Dharma Valley, and it is such a beautiful valley. And I'm showing you this view here—I've taken this room, and this is our stay. Right in front of the stay, you can see how beautiful the view is. Now that I've come to such a beautiful village, where would I even feel like sitting down? That's why I set out to get closer to the life of Danthu Vilij, where people still live in homes built from such stones today. And that is when I met Auntie Asha, who told me a great deal about this village. This is my child, this is Chikoo, the one who went there, this is your house, this is Tiranee's house, this is my house, the one ahead is Nee's. Let's give tea, and what are these used for? This is what Gunadarani Sunar says. The gunpowder that is good for the tree Ovo Gun Darani takes place in this forest. My mother-in-law has also kept this Yano here, soaked. It's the same tree, isn't it, White Wada? It sticks in its grip. I have a journal of my own. Pahari jeera is the flower of abbari jeera. Barau's Anboura Ata Arabika Anat They could come there and used to stay there Tana jadri botik sare dhadri lagate na aski And as he kept talking with them, Tinan revealed She used to perform folk dance, also known as Lok Nritya, at the cultural festival held here earlier. And here, it is performed wearing a special traditional dress from Dangsa Gau. And then they didn't even show us that beautiful dress Moreover, he even gave her the opportunity to wear it. And these are exactly the things discussed during dinner at night. Even with my own homestay's Surinder Bhaiya They didn't just tell me about the Kumaoni culture here Rather, the locals here, the traditions It also told a lot about people's lives. We'll reach Dugdu Village as soon as dawn breaks. Where the Panchachuli Base Camp trek begins How beautiful these snowy peaks of Panchachuli appear in the Darma Valley That eight-kilometer journey to reach there is even more beautiful than them. The Panchachuli Base Camp trek has already started, and here you will need to pay a 50-rupee entry fee. In this eight-kilometer trek, you'll see green meadows stretching endlessly into the distance. Sometimes dense forests, sometimes ward crossings And majestic mountains, displaying their distinct forms all around From the very beginning, this trail welcomes you with these beautiful colorful flowers. This is the view just before the monsoon. In which light rain has filled this place with colors This place is not just filled with colorful flowers In fact, it is filled with numerous precious medicinal plants and wild herbs. What is it? Himalayan Barbel Is this a Himalayan other? Now, is the strawberry shown there a Cupper? This is a strawberry. This? Strawberry After climbing a steep 5-meter incline You slowly enter this dense pine forest. The entire jungle trial has already been completed. And the road is so narrow that only one person can pass through it at a time. Two people can go out together; there's just a narrow path. It's already June, and the entire forest has turned completely green. The entire forest is completely green and lush. The flowers are blooming, feeling distant and separate. The one who had hidden the pancha chuli peeks in the jungle trees She looked quite majestic as soon as she stepped out of the forest. It felt as if these mountains had come even closer to us. And then we begin here, spreading out endlessly far and wide. And on these lush green grasslands, you will see Nicher's different different colors. Right now, I can see green fields all around me. The jungle trail that was just ongoing has now ended, and suddenly these green madmen have arrived. So you lie down in peace, enjoying your comfort for hours, because here in this jungle, no insects, no bugs, nothing will bother you. The beauty of this jungle is that there's absolutely nothing here—no snakes or anything else—so much so. So comfortably, you can spend hours here, relaxing and enjoying your time. This is so beautiful To tell the truth, this place is no less than a dream. Now, there will be 0.1 kilometer left from here, and brother, isn't this view looking so beautiful? You can see such a huge majestic Mount Everest peak appearing There are a few clouds right now, so we can't see all the peaks clearly. So this weather is such that the peaks are clearly visible here. But all the ones that have appeared so far are extremely beautiful pictures. And you appeared behind me there Somewhere down on the left there You must be seeing zero point; let me show you from now on what zero point looks like. And as we get closer and closer to zero point So, brother, it feels as if our existence is so tiny in front of these vast mountains. And now, instead of looking forward, one has to lift the chin upward to see these peaks. So small from zero point distance Now it begins to look like a small hill, the zero point. And after a little while of hiking, we arrive. Minus zero point, that is, at the final point of this track Standing here, I saw the most beautiful sight of my jinji's side Not one, not two, not even sleep could stop the waterfall Those seen falling together down from these vast mountains This is the place where you are closest to these waterfalls. I have never seen so many waterfalls in my entire life. It's amazing Look at the waterfalls, they are very big and majestic waterfalls. What does it mean, all the snow that has fallen on the peak? All the glaciers are melting, and the water is flowing down below. So all that water is falling down from above. And convert it into a waterfall, flowing down completely It is the waterfall. It's a very large waterfall. My eyes did not meet his. It's so beautiful So, the hole you're seeing below here, right? It was all connected from there to there. And people could go there because of that. But it is not possible right now. Because this entire climate, promised by the pledges, is causing the glacier to melt completely. There is a banyan tree throughout the driveway. And what has come about from that promise is that the meaning is going downward. So it can go down at any time. The camera cannot justify this thing. No matter how well I show myself to you But the eyes that have seen me, haven't they? They may never have seen the camera at all. Now, Brother Kinish is making Maggi, let's do a little test. We took one hand. I'll let you know after testing. This is Suresh Bhai, whose place we are staying at. So, brother, tell us a little about yourself. My Humiste's name is Nature Humiste. And Sir Valkom is yours, all of you And Mesabe Surinder Singh Rattan Tal Datoo Village Pori will appear in five peaks. And afterward, a 360-degree view will be available from all sides. You will get the best view. This veil is as beautiful as the grace of her own hands. More beautiful than her It's because of the people here. Perhaps that's why, returning from Dharamshala, I feel so weary. You don't take even the memory of this place with you I also take with me the smiles, simplicity, and warmth of the people here. Perhaps the true beauty of any place does not lie in its mountains or scenery, but in the people who make this place their home.