When heading to Chamba Bharmour  for a vacation, I would suggest few  absolutely very attractive and astonish destinations in the itinerary are:

• Harni dhar
• Herri Valley
• Ludhanai & Gharjhaar valley,
• Dhroon Valley
• Kunwarsi Valley
• Janotth valley

All these valley situated are almost near by left side of the bank of Ravi River .

These sites are newly launched for camping and tracking purpose and you can visit here in any season or in any month because this is the nature blessing for these destination,in winter all these valley cover with snow,and in summer season  you can feel the  fresh air clean environment cold water and very peaceful weather.

All these valley are  away from the hustle and bustle of city life, These are  peaceful place surrounded by towering Deodar trees(Cedar and pines tree) ,nature landscape and snow covered  mountains peaks

New itinerary for adventure and mountain lover:

HARNI DHAR

HARNI DHAR(CAMPING SITE )

Harni Dhar is very beautiful and astonishing.This valley is basically famous for fertile soil and Natural beauty.Few of the local people reside here for few month with their animals.After November month they again migrate to their village till April.We will use this site for camping and bone fire during tracking for overnight stay.There is one natural water spring which is known for good health .This water is helpful for those people who feel no hunger, Its very helpful to reduce the weight because in this water verities of minerals are available.This valley is very attractive and stunning after crossing the cedar and pines tree garden .

WATER BODY(FULL OF MINRALS)

HERRI DHAR

“HERRI” CENTER POINT BETWEEN HARNI AND LUDHAANI VALLEY”

This valley is very picturesque and this is the center point between Harni Dhar and Ludhaani valley .This point will be considered as selfie point because from this point you can capture photographs of  all the gifts given by nature ,Mountains ,River, Valley, landscape ,wild life, Nature and cedar tree. A peaceful trek with the attractive and beautiful HERRI valley, this trek leads you to the picturesque Cloud’s finish – remember to hold your cameras to capture the colossal views. The  amazing hills around the valley  make up for a perfect trek. Adventure seekers from around the world can visit this picturesque valley to relish some amazing trekking experience. The normal temperature in the winter months range from 2 degree to 8 degrees Celsius. Surrounded by hills from all sides, the temperature remains quite pleasant and cold all through the year

“HERRI VALLEY”

LUDHAANI & GHARJHAAR VALLEY

“LUDHAANI VALLEY VIEW”

Gharjar and ludhaani track is a very beautiful track for all types of tourists. In this track, you will find outstanding landscape, natural beauty, wildlife Cedar & Pine garden, Small River, Water fall, Herbs Garden, and natural water springs and long plain ground valley . Hence this track is for almost every type of tourist, the tourist who keep interest in yoga and asana, this place is one of the best places for these activities.100 percent pure air blows in this area. During summer time from June to September, you can enjoy and study wild animal life and you can feel the life of Gaddi people who stays here with their sheep and goats at the highest point of this mountain and area.

“LUDHAANI TOP”

DHROON VALLEY

TEMPLE OF LOCAL DEITY “SANDHOLA”

This valley is situated in Mountainous range ,Just 10 kilometer away from Sinyur village, of Bharmour Tehsil. This valley is basically famous for religious purpose ,Local deity SANDHOLA is staying over here from last few centuries. One temple is made for this deity, Known as kull Devta of local people. Temple and valley are famous for its lushly green valley and mountain around the valley. In this temple there was one gem stone which was very shiny, Local peoples of valleys  could feel the light of this gem stone during night time. After some time that was stolen by someone but somehow found by government of India and handed over to  Temple authority .But now this has been fragmented .Lot of mysterious stories and facts  of this temple are. This valley is very accurate and best plate form for  those people who loves to stay in camp.

“CAMPING SITE AND SELFIE POINT OF DHROON VALLEY”

“UPPER AREA OF DHROON VALLEY”

“WAY TO DHROON VALLEY”

KUNWARSI VALLEY

One of the best and beautiful astonishing valley of entire Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh.This place is one of the good place for mediation ,Area of different varieties of herbs,And this place is knows for its religiously manner ,This area is the resident place of Nag Devta ,Kunwarsi Nag devta  is one of the main deity of entire area.Lot of stories and mysterious facts belongs to Nag devta ji This valley  is getting famous for camping now.

“KUNWARSIVILLAGE”

JANOTTH VALLEY

“JANOTTH VALLEY”

Janotth valley is one of the famous valley for residence of Gujjar who do milk business from this valley,Local people of Garola Guwad also migrate for six month for agricultural activities with animals to this valley. You can enjoy and feel the real nature of plain ground and sloppy valley of this area.This valley is also famous for some herbs  and medicinal plants.This is newly launched site for camping .Tourists are increasing day by day for trekking and camping towards this valley.

HOW TO REACH FOR THESE SITES.

BY AIR:

Nearest Airport Gaggal Airport Kangra. Direct flight from Chandigarh and Delhi.

Distance Gaggal to Garola-168 Kilometer(Chamba Holi road)

BY RAILWAY:

Nearest Railway station Pathankot. Almost train from every states

Distance :Pathankot to Garola 150 Kilometer (Chamba Holi road)

BY ROAD:

By Public transport,

From Chamba bus stand to direct bus to Garola ,you can take any  bus which is going towards Holi.((Chamba Holi road)

Personal vehicle. From Chamba to Garola is 50 Kilometer

Main station is GAROLA

Concerned person: Mr Yog Raj & Paras Ram for assistance.

Author
SHIV RAJ
PhD Researcher
Central University of Himachal Pradesh