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About Dhārchula
Dharchula (In Kumaoni: Dhàrchulà, धार्चुलऻ), is a town in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It is located at an elevation of about 940 metres (3,080 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by high Himalayan peaks. The Mahakali River flows through the town, dividing it into two settlements situated on either bank, one in India and the other in Nepal. Residents on both sides of the border share close cultural, linguistic, and social ties, reflecting a long-standing common heritage.
From the Wikipedia article Dharchula (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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History
Dharchula was an ancient trading town on the Trans-Himalayan trade routes. It was also halting place for the migrating tribals of the valleys' above i.e. Darma and Byans. People of Chaundas hardly migrated as the weather was much bearable unlike the other two valleys. Trade was based on barter system and was the only source of income for the inhabitants of Dharchula. Local handicrafts like carpets which are known here as ‘dan’, were exchanged with the Tibetans for food and clothing.
After the Indo-China War in 1962, all trading ties with the Tibetans came to a stop which caused innumerable hardships to the people of Dharchula. The difficulty forced people to look for alternate means of earnings. Soon the locals engaged themselves in farming, small businesses and cattle farming. With government intervention, good tourism facilities have developed in the town.
From the History section of Dharchula on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Pithorāgarh 42 km southwest, about 42 min by car
- Lohaghāt 64 km southwest, about 1 h by car
- Champawat 71 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bāgeshwar 72 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Burang 80 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Almora 88 km west, about 1 h 30 min by car
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Photo credits
- Foot Prints of Guru Rinpoche Dharchula, Uttarakhand, J.S.Vishwsnathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buddha Cave Dharchula, J.S.Vishwsnathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A very beautiful view in a cloudy night, AdarshSingh88, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cupressus torulosa, Dharchula, Uttarakhand, India 1, pjeganathan, CC BY 4.0
- A very beautiful view on a sunny morning, AdarshSingh88, CC BY-SA 4.0
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