Darma Valley
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Darma valley is a Himalayan valley situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state of India. This valley is located in the eastern part of Uttarakhand. The Darma or darma ganga valley is formed by the river Darma or Darmaganga. The valley is situated between two other vallies-Kuthi Yangti valley to the east and Lassar Yankti valley in the west. The Darma valley links with the Lassar valley by Gangachal Dhura and connects with Kuthi valley by Sinla pass and Nama pass. This valley is inhabited by the Bhotiya-Rung tribe, who have been livestock rearers and traders. Darma valley starts near Dawe village on the India-China border and flows southwards. At Tidang it joins the Lassar Yankti and is called Dhauli Ganga till it confluences in the river Kali at Tawaghat. Darma valley has rich flora including orchids. A rivulet called Nyuli Yangthi that drains Panchachuli east glaciers flows into Dhauli ganga at Dugtu-Dantu villages. Mandab river joins Dhauli at Sela.
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[edit] Major peaks of the Darma valley
- Panchachuli mountains Photos :[1]
- Jonglingkong or Baba Kailash, 6,191 M
- Yungtangto, 5,945 M.
[edit] Mountaineering and Trekking
Trekking in the Darma valley region was formerly restricted by India's. Trekking without "inner-line" permits is currently (as of 2002) allowed to Panch Chuli base or Meola glacier. Additional permits may be required for other areas. For Trekking: Permits for Indian citizens can be obtained from SDM Dharchula or DM Pithoragarh. They need to carry their identity proof. For foriegners, the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi will issue Inner line permits up to Bidang to cross into Kuti valley over Sin la. Beyond Bidang and towards Dawe it's strictly off limits for foreigners as the area has a 'sensitive' border with Tibet.
[edit] Photos
Darma valley photos [2]
[edit] How to reach
Pithoragarh-Dharchula-Tawaghat-Sobla (last bus terminus) - Dhar - Bongling - sela - Nangling - Baling - Dugtu - Dantu - Tidang - Bidang - Dawe
