Dharchula
Dharchula | |
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Town | |
Clockwise from top : View of mountains from Dharchula, Rung Museum, Narayan Ashram and Buddha Cave. | |
| Coordinates: 29°50′54.6″N 80°32′34.8″E / 29.848500°N 80.543000°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Pithoragarh |
| Elevation | 940 m (3,080 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,039 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 262545 |
| Vehicle registration | UK |
| Website | uk |
Dharchula is a town in Pithoragarh district in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India, situated at an elevation of 940 m above sea level, surrounded by peaks from all sides and Kali river cutting through the middle, dividing the area into two towns on either banks of the river - one in India and the other in Nepal. River Kali originates from Kala Pani at Lipulekh Pass and forms the border between India and Nepal. People of the two towns have similar traditions, culture, and lifestyle, and can move across the border without a passport or visa. The area has a mixture of Kumaouni and Rung language, traditions and culture. Dharchula lies about 92 km (57 mi) north of Pithoragarh - the district town, along the route of the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage tour. It lies on the Pithoragagh-Lipulekh Pass Highway (PLPH).
Dharchula gets its name from ‘Darchyo’ and ‘la’; Darchyo is a white coloured traditional holy flag and la is an honorific term in Runglwo.