Call of Panchachuli: Day 1 (Road Trip to Darma Valley)

TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Cinematic Shots 2:39 Introduction 4:58 Departure 6:37 Thal Market 8:22 Lamaghar 9:45 Didihat 10:35 Ogla 13:08 Jauljibi (Confluence place of Kali and Gori rivers) 16:20 Dharchula (India-Nepal border) 17:45 Landslide from Nepal side 19:13 Chhirkila Dam 20:53 Kanchoti (Route diverts for Darma and Kailash Mansarovar) 28:41 Entering Darma Valley 34:22 First view of Panchachuli from Darma Valley 35:22 Reaching Dantu village 35:43 Tuktuk 🖤 37:50 Goosebumps Panchachuli is a group of five snow capped peaks situated at the end of Kumaon region in Darma Valley which is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. Dhauli river flows through this valley. The altitude of Darma Valley is around 3500 Meters and the peaks have altitudes ranging from 6,334 metres (20,781 ft) to 6,904 metres (22,651 ft). Darma valley is situated near the Indo-China border. It blessed with a rich floral variety. Orchids are the most grown flowers here. It is home to alpine meadows and beautiful waterfalls. The altitude of five peaks of Panchachuli is as follows. Panchachuli 1: Altitude 6355 Meters. Panchachuli 2: Altitude 6904 meters. Panchachuli 3: Altitude 6312 Meters. Panchachuli 4: Altitude 6334 Meters. Panchachuli 5: Altitude 6437 meters. The Legend: It is believed that while roaming in the Himalayas the Pandavas had the last meal here before their journey to other dimensions. They set five cooking hearths on these peakes. Locals believe that the five mountain peaks symbolise the five Pandavas (Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva). Location: Market - Dharchula (en-route Kailash Mansarovar yatra) State - Uttarakhand District - Pithoragarh Nearest Airport - Pantnagar (about 338 km) Facilities: There are about 13 Villages in Darma Valley. You will find many homestays in Darma Valley. If you are planning to go near Panchachuli peaks then Dantu village, Dugtu village and Panchachuli base camp will be your best options. You can enjoy the view of Panchachuli from the homestays of Dantu village. Dugtu & Dantu are two villages situated in Darma Valley and devided by Dharmganga River which later forms Dhauli Ganga. Darma is easily accessible by road. Notice Board: Ideal Time to Visit - Summer is the best time to visit Darma Valley. Weather is very pleasant there in summer. Sometimes, the road gets blocked due to heavy rainfall and landslide. Make sure to ensure that the road is not completely damaged before planning a trip to Darma. You will face road in poor conditions in some places but it's manageable if everything is normal there. Accessories: Video & Audio: iPhone 11 Editing Software: Kinemaster