8 Uttarakhand Villages Only the Brave Hearts Will Visit

The isolated areas, perilous roads, and connectivity issues to these tiny towns or villages in Uttarakhand are the focus of this piece. Being abundant in tourist attractions but inaccessible to the general public via straightforward modes of transportation like bus or rail, the village automatically becomes a less popular destination for tourists.

This post is all about identifying these spots in the state and enticing other tourists to go there to boost tourism there.

1. Langasu

This community on the Alaknanda River's banks is specifically designed for adventure-seeking Braveheart. Between Rishikesh, the nation's yoga center, and Auli, Uttarakhand's winter capital, is a rural village in the Chamoli region that offers visitors captivating vistas and is rich with river bodies and waterfalls.

1. Badrinath Temple :

A three-hour drive will take you to one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India.

2. Tungnath Temple :

The world's highest Shiva temple is located two hours away from this town.

3. Nandaprayag :

Twenty minutes from this settlement, a tiny town is located where the Alaknanda River and Nandakini River meet in a sacred confluence.

2. Kilpara

The lack of a paved road in this village in the Bageshwar area makes accessing it more challenging. The desire of travelers to find and explore such remote locations will bring them here, where they will be rewarded with a stunning view of the village's 101 houses. It is surrounded by Bageshwar, Kausani, and Binsar, which will satiate your hunger for spectacular scenery and a few difficult trails.

1. Bagnath Temple, Bageshwar

Near a height of 1004 meters above sea level, a temple known for its standing Shiva statue can be found at the merger of the Sarayu and Gomati rivers. The town's name was derived from Lord Shiva's visit to the area in his Tiger Avatar.

2. Rudradhari Falls

These falls, which are 12kms from Kausani hamlet, are another state natural treasure and originate from a steep rock drop that meets the river's course. Trekking to the Trishuli Parvat and Adi Kailash region will allow you to witness these luxuriant green paddy fields and listen to the calming sound of the river.

3. Wachham

There is one more small county or hamlet in the Bageshwar district, which is located 71 kilometers toward the north of the district's administrative center. Another undetectable route on the maps leads to a somewhat more difficult journey to the target, a town slightly closer to Kilpara Village with over 200 residences is nearby.

1. Sunderdhunga Trail

A lot of lovely stones surround the hike to Sunderdhunga, and there are a few memorable spots where you can stop to take in the splendor of the Himalayan peaks. The Wachham village is where this unusual trek begins.

2. Pindari Glacier

This glacier, which may be located in the upper Kumaon Himalayas, serves as a visual reminder of the effects of global warming. After a five-day wait, a trail of moderate difficulty inclines visitors with views of Nanda Devi and snow-capped mountains near zero point.

4. Jhuni

Here is another village from the same area as the Kapkote district, which has a number of interesting locations to explore. We may always rely on our instincts to discover the best approach and have a brave heart in many ways, even with the limited information available online about this location.

1. Kafni Glacier Trek

The least-traveled excursions to date are those around glaciers. However, they are rapidly growing in popularity thanks to Instagram and other social media sites. This hike is located once more in the upper Kumaon Himalayas and offers views of Nanda Devi to the south. The Kafni river, a tributary of the Pindar river, originates from the Pindari glacier at a distance of 10 kilometers.

2. Saryu Valley

It takes 8 days to reach the summit of a climb that passes through several isolated enclaves along the route, with wildflowers growing on both sides of the trail, beautiful green meadows, waterfalls, and much more. This 10-kilometer trip begins with a tough ascent in the Jhuni settlement.

5. Keemu

1. Dhwaj Temple

Around a 4-hour drive from Keemu, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Jayanti and rises tall at a height of 2000 meters above sea level. The state is well-known for its spiritual worth. It was also referred to as Devbhoomi, which is Hindi for "The Land of Gods," in English. Pithoragarh is 10 kilometer away, it is conveniently reachable from the main road.

2. Nanda Devi Temple

The temple of Nanda Devi, an incarnation of the goddess Durga, is located in the country of serene panoramas. The deity is also renowned as the Destroyer of Evil and the savior of many people from various locations, therefore the locals have confidence in this sacred temple. This Temple is located in the center of Almora, 150 kilometers away from Keemu.

6. Nabhik

The Munsiyari Tehsil and Pithoragarh district are home to this village, which is encircled by mountains on all sides and has little connectivity, fewer people around to offer assistance, and some roller coaster roads. The residents must travel to Didihat, the next town, for any significant issues (80kms away).

1. Panchchuli Peak

These five snow-covered mountains are located in the Munsiyari tehsil, beneath the Kumaon area. The summits range in height from 6300 to 6900 meters above sea level. The Panchchuli II is the tallest of the peaks, which are numbered from northwest to southeast.

2. Khaliya Top Trek

Since snow-capped mountains surround Uttarakhand, there are several options for trekking available to us as tourists. A 6-7 mile one-way hike can provide you with some magnificent sights and enable you to create a journey you'll remember for the rest of your life. From here, one can take in some expansive views of the Panchchuli peaks.

7. Bor Badla

As a result of the dangerous roads and limited communication between the two towns in the Bageshwar district, we come across yet another hamlet that should only be approached by the fearless.

1. Bijaypur

In addition to Mussoorie and Nainital, a hill station with pine trees encircling it is located 30 kilometers from Bageshwar and is a lesser-known tourist destination in Uttarakhand. It is renowned for its exceptionally wide landscape of the 2050m-high Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Nand Kot peaks.

2. Anasakti Ashram

Gandhiji, known as "The Father of the Nation," referred to this location as the Switzerland of India due to its immaculate beauty and picturesque surroundings. After Gandhiji stayed here in 1929, the ashram was transformed into a serene retreat for the locals. This location has a prayer area and a museum dedicated to Gandhiji's life against a lovely landscape.

8. Kohina

This town, located in the Bageshwar district of the state of Uttarakhand's Garud tehsil, should not be mistaken with Nagaland's capital. The district of Bageshwar is home to numerous treks, hilly roads, and stunning scenery. The hardship of getting there comes with beauty. For those who have made up their minds to get to the village by any means, despite the twisty and rocky roads, this place is reachable for them.

Places to visit :

1. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

The subject of wildlife comes up when we discuss lush forests that are bordered by lofty mountains. This sanctuary, which is a part of the 26 km away Almora district, is situated in the foothills of the Himalayan peaks. This sanctuary was established not just to safeguard the local fauna but also to preserve the broad-leaf oak woods' endangered species.

2. Almora

Speaking of the district, it is one of the top tourist sites, situated where the Koshi and Suyal rivers flow through the towns, slicing through the Kumaon Himalayan foothills. This location was also of great importance during the Mahabharata era.